Two ex-convicts yield over P700,000 ‘shabu’ in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two ex-convicts were sent back behind bars after yielding P700,000 worth of illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation on Thursday morning at the San Jose Village, Cabarrubias Street in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City The anti-illegal drugs operation was conducted at around 12:10 a.m. on Thursday by operatives of the City Intelligence.....»»
‘Shabu’ worth P2.7M recovered from 2 ex-cons in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An electric bike (e-bike) driver and a delivery app rider, who are both ex-convicts, landed back in jail after they were caught with P2.7 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Cebu City on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The arrested persons were identified as e-bike driver Rimark Espinosa.....»»
Court convicts 3 former cops in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush in ‘22
Court convicts 3 former cops in cover-up of deadly Halloween crowd crush in ‘22.....»»
Trial court convicts officers of Cooperative Bank of Benguet Inc. for BSP violations
Trial court convicts officers of Cooperative Bank of Benguet Inc. for BSP violations.....»»
Cebu City buy-bust: P278,800 shabu seized, 9 nabbed on Friday
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Nine men were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Cebu City on Friday, March 1, while suspected shabu worth P278,000 were also seized. The two buy-bust operations were done by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) in coordination with the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). Law enforcers conducted the first.....»»
Ex-con caught with P6.8M ‘shabu’ in Cebu City buy-bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An ex-convict is going back of jail after he was caught Monday night with P6.8 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City. Harold Domen Yu alias “Jono,” who was able to dispose one to two kilos of shabu per week, was considered a high-value.....»»
Cebu City buy-bust: Over P12M ‘shabu’ seized from 2 HVIs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police confiscated over P12 million worth of suspected shabu from the possession of two men during a bust-bust operation in Brgy. Bulacao, Cebu City on Tuesday evening, March 26. The buy-bust operation was conducted at around 10 p.m. in Lower Sario in Brgy. Bulacao. One of the suspects was identified as.....»»
Man, his nephew caught with over P2M ‘shabu’ in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspected shabu worth over P2 million were confiscated from the possession of two men who were collared in a buy-bust operation in the mountain barangay of Malubog in Cebu City, Tuesday night. The suspects were identified as Ronald Gabunada, 40, and his nephew, Jestoni Rom, 32, who is an ex-convict. Both.....»»
Mandaue drug bust: P476,000 ‘shabu’ seized from HVI
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth at least P476,000 from a 45-year-old man described as a high-value individual during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Mandaue City early on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024. The operation took place along Realty Road in the North Reclamation Area in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu. The.....»»
EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs
Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»
PDEA: 7 drivers yield positive results in drug testing
PDEA: 7 drivers yield positive results in drug testing.....»»
P.7 million cockfight derby earnings stolen
An employee of a cockpit arena lost P700,000 in cockfight derby revenues to an unidentified man, who allegedly robbed her at gunpoint in Alfonso, Cavite yesterday morning......»»
Mason caught with ‘shabu’ in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 40-year-old mason who was reportedly on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA 7) regional target list was caught with P136,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Sitio NGA, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2024. The arrested person was identified as Ricky J. Palanas,.....»»
2 arrested over P600,000 worth of shabu in Iloilo City
2 arrested over P600,000 worth of shabu in Iloilo City.....»»
Mandaue police nab ex-con with ‘shabu’ worth P680,000
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – An ex-convict was arrested anew for the possession of illegal drugs. Mandaue City police confiscated suspected shabu worth at least P680,000 from the possession of alyas Nico during a buy-bust operation conducted on F.E Zuellig St. in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City at dawn on Wednesday, January 31. Nico, 33, is a.....»»
EDITORIAL — A different onion crisis
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, Filipinos reeled from the eye-watering prices of red onions, which surged to over P700 a kilo, with no white onions to be had for onion rings, burgers and bistek......»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
Cebu City drug bust: 5 persons nabbed, P102,000 ‘shabu’ seized
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City drug bust led to the arrest of a man, who was once arrested for a drug case and released on bail, and his nephew and 3 others after a buy bust in Barangay Basak-San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday evening, February 15, 2024. The operation, which was initiated.....»»
Lapu-Lapu drug bust: P680,000 ‘shabu’ seized from HVI
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities seized suspected shabu worth at least P680, 000 from a 28-year-old man described as a high-value individual, during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City on Friday afternoon, January 26, 2024. The subject of the operation was identified as Argie Omolon, a resident of the same barangay. Suspected.....»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
P3.8M shabu seized, 2 HVIs nabbed in Cebu City drug busts
Two high-value individuals (HVIs) were separately arrested in buy-bust operations conducted in Cebu City on March 11 and 12, 2024, resulting in the confiscation of P3.8 million worth of shabu and the apprehension of two individuals. The first suspect is identified as Albert Kinn Punay, 20, also known as “Boss Yawa,” a resident of Sitio.....»»