DOLORES, Quezon – A drug pusher was shot and wounded by the police after he allegedly resisted arrest and attacked them with a bolo during a buy-bust operation on Wednesday morning, March 5, in Sitio Bangkong Kahoy, Barangay Kinabuhayan, this town. Police effected the arrest of the suspect,...
CEBU CITY – The management of the Capitol-run north and south bus terminals expressed readiness for the influx of passengers for the observance of Holy Week and the upcoming long weekend. CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia inspects one of mini-buses at the Cebu South Bus Terminal when she visited the facility...
CEBU CITY – The Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines Inc. (ProPork) has urged the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) to review and consider the protocols that the provincial government of Cebu are taking to manage African Swine Fever (ASF). ProPork also expressed...
GENERAL LUNA, Quezon – The Buhay na Kubol Festival here is under way this Holy Week. Buhay na Kubol are various structures in different locations that showcase the 14 Stations of the Cross. Mayor Matt Erwin Florido said that each structure has local talents performing to bring the event into life....
BAGGAO, Cagayan – The military discovered a New People’s Army arms cache here on Monday, April 3, through information provided by two former communist guerrillas. Unearthed were two Bushmaster and two M16A1 rifles which are now in the custody of the headquarters of the 501st Infantry Brigade in...
CEBU CITY – A boxing judge was arrested after he assaulted an official of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB)-Cebu Field Office on Saturday night, April 2, in Lapu-Lapu City. JIMMY Donton, officer-in-charge of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB)-Cebu Field Office, is bloodied when he reported to a...
CEBU CITY – Anticipating an influx of passengers in the coming days, the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has issued some reminders to ensure hassle-free travel. The CPA reminded the public to book their tickets in advance to avoid hassle caused by long queues in ticketing offices. The CPA also reminded...
CEBU CITY – The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) has expressed support to five members facing administrative charges filed by Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia against them over the culling of pigs in the province. In a statement, the PVMA said it “stands with Dr. Paul Limson, Dr. Samuel...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A 61-year-old driver allegedly stabbed his 60-year-old wife to death following a heated argument over vices and money in Purok Sampaguita 1 Bel-Air, Barangay 10, this city, on Sunday night, April 2. Police said the suspect, Nestor Paraiso, hurt the victim, Irenia, during the...
MACALELON, Quezon – Three persons, including two minors, died while six others were injured when the jeepney they were riding plunged into a creek after it encountered mechanical trouble in Sitio Matalhan, Barangay San Nicolas, this town, on Saturday afternoon, April 1. Officers-on-case...
CANDELARIA, Quezon – Police arrested a 30-year-old factory worker after he allegedly killed a farmer he suspected of having an affair with his wife in Purok 3, Barangay Malabanan Sur, this town, on Wednesday night, March 29. Investigation showed that the victim, Allan D. Matutina, was driving his...
CEBU CITY – All ports in Cebu will be on heightened alert from April 2 to April 10 for the Holy Week. The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) said this is in response to the directive issued by the Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista. The heightened alert status is meant to ensure the...
