CEBU CITY – Two women were arrested for allegedly selling unregistered instant slimming coffee in Barangay Pahina Central here. Five boxes containing these were seized during the raid conducted by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Mandaue City Field Unit past 1 p.m. on...
CEBU CITY – Smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of P600 million were seized here on Wednesday, June 24. The National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized 11 40-foot container vans containing smuggled cigarettes...
CEBU CITY – Security in schools here has been tightened in the aftermath of the deadly shooting inside a school in Tacloban City on Monday, June 22. Police Col. Franco Rudolf Oriol, deputy city director for administration of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said a measure called...
CEBU CITY – The Archdiocese of Cebu is rallying support for the “White Ribbon Movement” rally on June 28. While the upcoming mass action will be held at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City, Cebuanos can show support for the rally by wearing white during Masses, Cebu Archbishop...
CEBU CITY – Suspected shabu valued at more than P1 million was seized and five persons, including a minor, were arrested in separate anti-illegal drug operations in the cities of Cebu and Naga. The first operation was conducted in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City where two live-in partners were...
CEBU CITY – Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed willingness to run for president in the 2028 elections. During a speaking engagement at the Phinma-Southwestern University here on Friday, June 19, Hontiveros said she is preparing for the possibility of going up against Vice President Sara Duterte, who...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuana is slowly making a name for herself in the interior design industry. After years of global exposure, cultural immersion, and discovering beauty in different corners of the world, Marybeth Parantar-Lara is finally transforming a lifelong passion into a purposeful business...
CEBU CITY – No major incidents were reported during the opening of classes here on Monday, June 8. Police Lt. Col. Franco Rodulf Oriol, deputy city director for administration of the Cebu City Police Office, said police were deployed in 57 public schools in the city. “Based on our assessment,...
CEBU CITY – A 17-year-old boy was taken into protective custody after a buy-bust operation in Barangay Guadalupe here on Monday night, June 7. The boy was taken into custody for allegedly selling shabu to undercover operatives, said Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas...
CEBU CITY – After just six months in office, Police Col. George Ylanan has been removed as chief of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). Ylanan made the announcement of his relief on Monday, June 8. He said he received the relief order last week and was transferred to the Police...
CEBU CITY – The Horti Filipina International Plant Show made a successful return here, gathering sellers and plant enthusiasts from across the country. The show was held from May 22 to 24 at the Mountain Wing Atrium of SM City Seaside. “The reception was really great. A lot came especially...
CEBU CITY – Mayor Nestor Archival warned car rental operators to be vigilant against organized groups involved in vehicle theft operations or “rent-tangay” here. Archival said the scam has affected several businesses. “There is this rent-tangay scam where some people rent a car with no...
