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Viral post leads to DPWH action; BF of slain woman linked to 2 drug lords seek protection; Lastimosa seeks reversal of libel conviction–Cebu News Digest for October 3, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, October 3, 2016. DPWH inspects SRP viaduct after FB photo goes viral DPWH began working on the viaduct “gaps” after a Facebook post by a citizen went viral. DPWH 7 director Ador Canlas told Sun.Star Cebu that he had the gap investigated […]
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3-year-old dies in fire a week before birthday; Private schools to lose P150B due to K12; Free coffee samples down 29 students–Cebu News Roundup for September 29, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 29, 2016. 3-month-old, 3-year-old perish in noon blaze Kimberly Llorga, 27, left for work so she could save for her son’s birthday on Oct. 5, but there won’t be any celebration as three-year-old Terrence John and three-month-old Bryle Cedric were trapped […]
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Cebu makes it to list of world’s best tourist sites; Accused cops face hearing; 4 docs face charges for infant’s death–Cebu News Digest for September 28, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 28, 2016. Cebu river in one of world’s best FINALLY, some good news for Cebu. Aloguinsan was included as one of the world’s top 100 sustainable tourism destinations, the only entry from the Philippines. The endorsement was given by Green Destination, […]
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Gunmen kill 2 in Cebu; After death of cousin, Yawa’s younger brother surrender to cops; Fire hits Cebu Pacific plane–Cebu News Digest for September 27, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 27, 2016 ‘He only went down to pick up his shirt’ Three more men were killed by unidentified gun men in Cebu, including one who only went down to the street to pick up a shirt. The two killed were a […]
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Drug lord tags Derilo, Ylanan as protectors; CPPO reports 10 percent drop in crime; accident kills 1 in Toledo City–Cebu News Digest for September 26, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 26, 2016. Sabalones name 2 former Cebu City police officers, ex Carcar police chief as protectors A self-confessed drug lord who surrendered to police after getting tagged by President Rodrigo Duterte has named two former Cebu-based high-ranking police officials among his […]
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3 peopled killed daily in Region 7 since July 1; Pushers getting tech-savvy; Workers in non-BOPK allied barangays fail to get paid–Cebu News Digest for September 23, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 23, 2016. Region 7 kill toll hits 232 since July 1, almost 3 per day PRO 7 reported 232 deaths since July 1, or a day after President Rodrigo Duterte took office. Of the 232, more than half of the deaths […]
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Flush out trolls; Governor urges residents to help fight against mosquitoes; MCDB wants school for traffic cops–Cebu News Digest for September 22, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 22, 2016. Flush out trolls In a forum on How to deal with online trolls, one of the activities of the Cebu Press Freedom Week celebration, a speaker said dealing with vicious comments by online trolls is a key challenge for […]
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Gunmen hits 3-year-old in the leg in shooting attempt at pusher; DOH confirms Zika case in Cebu; Cebu City implements new garbage scheme–Cebu News Digest for September 21, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 21, 2016. Gunmen hits 3-year-old in Consolacion drive by shooting Three assailants on a motorcycle hit a suspected drug pusher and a three-year-old during a shooting incident in Consolacion. Michael Molina was hit several times while standing near a barbecue stand […]
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TV5 Cebu workers lose jobs; Cebuana Olympian loses spot in national team; Another family-run cyberporn operation discovered in Cordova–Cebu News Digest for September 9, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 9, 2016. Cebu journalists mull case after Aksyon Bisaya closure AKSYON Bisaya aired their last episode yesterday due to cost-cutting measures of TV 5. Reporter LEsley Caminade-Vestil said Aksyon Bisaya was dissolved but the reporters will still gather breaking news for […]
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Sue Stinky Cebu City; Reporter accuses Lapu police of threatening him; USC eyes rehab of Tejero creek
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, September 8, 2016. Stinky Cebu? Sue City Hall AN official of the Department of Environment nad Natural Resources told residents and businessmen affected by the stench of the Inayawan landfill that they can sue the CEbu City government for violating Republict Act […]
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Cebu now Stinky City of the South; Dawn fire kills 3 in Mandaue; Davide, Garcia exchange charges over provincial jail–Cebu News Digest for September 2, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today September 2, 2016. Stinky dumpsite leads to 60 percent drop in sales RESIDENTS, students and workers near the reopened Inayawan landfill are complaining of the foul smell of the dumpsite. With Cebu City councilors still debating on the dump site operations, members […]
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War on crime a boost for tourism; BPI says sorry for confusing notice; Bully cop finally surrenders–Cebu News Digest for August 31, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 31. Reduced crime rate a boost to tourism industry THOUGH the Philippines maybe getting mixed reviews on its intensified war on drugs, tourism stakeholders say the reduction of the crime rate will boost the country’s image as a safe destination. Efren […]
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Son of former Maasin City mayor nabbed in Cebu drug bust; Alcover files 4 charges vs. Tomas; Lapu-Lapu puts up jobs program for drug users–Cebu News Digest for August 25, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories and columns that came out in local publications today, August 25, 2016. Son of former Maasin City mayor brags about Kerwin connection, gets nabbed Cebu cops scored another big time pusher after nabbing Roderic James Palermo Espina, the son of former Maasin City mayor Edgarino Espina and a suspected […]
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Tomas visits PNP; Soldiers needed in Cebu; Two ex-department heads reassigned to City jail–Cebu News Digest for August 23, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 23, 2016. Is Tomas rift with PNP over? There seems to be a thawing in the testy relationship between the local police and the Cebu City mayor after Tomas Osmena dropped by the regional headquarters for a brief visit during the […]
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Cebu Gov. Davide in “honor” list of governors helping government fight drugs
Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III is among the 10 governors to be recognized by the Duterte administration for helping the government in the fight against drugs. Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno submitted the list to President Duterte, according to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report. The list was submitted “ahead of President Duterte’s plan to name in […]
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Inayawan dumpsite raises health alarm; LTFRB 7, LTO 7 heads hope to keep jobs; Some PWDs fail to get cash aid–Cebu News Digest for August 22, 2016.
This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, August 22, 2016. Inayawan dumpsite brings trouble to residents Residents in Inayawan have reported the unusual presence of large flies and repulsive smell since the dumpsite was reopened. The smell, the residents suspect, may be due to the reaction of the garbage to the chemicals […]
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Tomas wants police powers back; Dengue cases in Region 7 increase by 151 percent; City Hall cancels allowance for jail officials–Cebu News Roundup for August 18, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 18, 2016. Tomas denies cutting support to PNP, wants authority back CEBU City mayor Tomas Osmena denied pulling out support from the police and said he will ask the National Police Commission to reconsider its withdrawal of his operational command and control over […]
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Capitol eyes ban on Pokemon Go; BOPK, Team Rama clash over cash aid to seniors; PDEA says pushers in jails sell 1 kilo a week–Cebu News Digest for August 17, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 17 2016. Capitol wants schools to ban ‘dangerous Pokemon Go’ STUDENTS who love the latest online craze Pokemon Go may have to wait to get home before they get to play the game as the Cebu Provincial Board is eyeing a […]
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Tabal recalls Olympic ordeal; BJMP suspects women smuggle drugs in jail; Tomas decides not to recall police vehicles–Cebu News Digest for August 16, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, August 16, 2016. No Joy in quitting CEBUANO Olympian Mary Joy Tabal said she almost gave up near the finish line in the Rio Olympics but refused to quit just so the Philippines wouldn’t see a DNF next to its name. Tabal, […]
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Gutsy finish by Joy in Rio; Cebuanos join protest vs. Marcos burial;Warden, guards relieved–Cebu News Digest for August 15, 2016.
This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, August 15, 2016. Joy struggles in Rio, but pushes self to finish marathon. CEBUANA Olympian Mary Joy Tabal, the first Filipina to qualify for the marathon in the Olympics, fell below her target but soldiered on to finish at 124th overall in the women’s marathon […]