ILOILO CITY — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific is temporarily halting international flights in and out of Iloilo Airport due to high oil prices. Cebu Pacific will temporarily halt its Iloilo-Singapore, Iloilo-Bangkok, and vice versa flights. “These changes are driven by the impact of the crisis on...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) on Monday recognized the assault team who neutralized a former barangay official for killing a vendor in a high-risk operation in San Fernando, Cebu on Saturday, March 21. The Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal) was awarded to...
CEBU CITY – A delivery rider was hit and killed by a speeding motorcycle in Barangay Lahug here on Monday, March 23. Police identified the victim as Ivan Serintas Avila, 35. The incident, which happened at 3:50 a.m., was captured by a security camera. Investigation by the Traffic Enforcement Unit...
CEBU CITY – A former barangay councilor who was once arrested for illegal drug charges was killed in a shootout with police in San Fernando town, Cebu on Saturday, March 21. Police identified the suspect as Jay Castañares. Lawmen went the suspect 's house in Barangay Sangat after he was...
CEBU CITY – Pursuing higher education has become easier for this group of students in Toledo City, Cebu. Twenty students from Barangays Bato and Cabitoonan in Toledo received college scholarships through AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI). Funded by Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI)...
CEBU CITY – A 49-year-old man accused of illegally selling liquefied petroleum gas-filled canisters was arrested in Barangay Don Pedro Rodriguez in Bogo City, northern Cebu. Ramil Huyo-a Edano was nabbed by agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Central Visayas Mandaue City...
CEBU CITY – A man allegedly in cahoots with some personnel of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in engaging in illegal “no-show” vehicle registration services was arrested in Talisay City, Cebu. Orlando Repuela was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by agents of the National...
CEBU CITY – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has upheld a decision dismissing the cyber libel complaint filed by former Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia against her successor Gov. Pamela Baricuatro. The Cebu Provincial Prosecutor’s Officer dismissed the complaints for “lack of prima facie evidence...
CEBU CITY – The fare matrices of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) were officially released following its initial rollout last week. Aside from the fare matrices, CBRT route maps and schedules were also released and will be implemented on Thursday, March 19. Rates for CBRT were based on fare...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 16, announced that it has promoted 3,325 teachers and school heads in Cebu province, marking a major step in addressing long-standing career stagnation among public school educators. The mass promotion ceremony was held at the IEC Convention...
President Marcos has encouraged newly-promoted teachers in Cebu to continue being an example to educators around the world and teach with skill and compassion. "I encourage everyone to continue serving as an example to educators around the world. Lead with empathy. Teach with skill and compassion....
CEBU CITY – A compressed four-day work week will definitely help cushion the impact of soaring petroleum prices. However, it is not applicable to all. This was the stand of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) which is closely coordinating with local government units in addressing the...
