Dengue outbreak
AN official of the Cebu City Health Department (CCHD) said they might declare a dengue outbreak in the city as the number of cases is “abnormally high.”
Dorinda Macasocol, CCHD assistant epidemiologist, said they noted an increase in August.
Teener accused of killing, robbing man flees center
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy accused with three adults of stabbing to death a worker from the Mactan Economic Zone (MEZ) bolted from the custody of the Lapu-Lapu City Social Welfare Office (CSWO) a day before police could file the criminal complaint.
Lapu-Lapu Police operations head Insp....
Car hits truck while rushing hurt pedestrian to hospital
A DRIVER who was rushing to get to the hospital after hitting a pedestrian in Mandaue City rammed his car into another vehicle, injuring 14 other people.
The pedestrian, Crisanto Sanchez, 33, who was standing on a sidewalk on MC Briones St. in Barangay Tabok, Mandaue City, had to be taken...
16 new dengue cases in city
CEBU City officials appealed to pharmacy owners not to take advantage of the dengue situation by jacking up prices of dextrose and other medicines for dengue complications.
Cops arrest suspected gunman in failed ambush of manager
A FAKE offer of P30,000 from an undercover policeman for another kill led to the arrest of the suspected gunman in the failed ambush of a cement factory manager at the Cebu Business Park last June 25.
Resorts to offer 50% discount
FOR the next three months, domestic tourists will get 50 percent discount on accommodations in hotels and resorts in Lapu-Lapu City which are taking part in a tourism campaign.
Girl, 9, turns over P50T cash
THE family of a nine-year-old elementary pupil in Barangay Malhiao, Badian could have been P50,000 richer.
Domestic squabble, gunfire send cop into cell
A POLICEMAN from the Mobile Patrol Group (MPG) who is detailed at the Talamban Police Station was arrested and his government-issued .45 pistol was confiscated in Lapu-Lapu City yesterday morning.
‘No need for water sports body’
OWNERS of dive shops yesterday said they already follow a set of guidelines in preserving marine sanctuaries and a plan to set up a commission in Lapu-Lapu City was no longer needed.
Dengue rising in Cebu City
FOR every 1,000 residents in Cebu City this year, one suffered from dengue fever.
The Cebu City Health Department reported a 35.31 percent increase in dengue fever cases from January to July, compared to figures from the same period in 2009.
Massage gets ‘secret’ boost
JAPANESE, Korean and Chinese tour operators include lingam massage in the menu of services they offer visitors to Cebu, said Provincial Women’s Commission (PWC) chief Agnes Magpale yesterday.
Paz wants tight watch on lingam
LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Paz Radaza ordered a tight watch on spas and massage parlors in the city, following the discovery of an indecent massage service being offered at a “lingam” parlor in neighbor
Lapu robbery suspect shot dead few meters from police station
AN ALLEGED robber was shot dead shortly after walking out of the detention cell at the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office Monday night.
2 killed, 6 hurt in road accidents
A 10-WHEELER truck ran over a motorcycle driver in the southern town of Minglanilla, Cebu while a pedestrian was killed after he was hit by a passenger multicab in the northern town of Liloan.
Runner dies after going amok
A PARTICIPANT in a running competition in Mandaue City Saturday evening died after he jumped off from the Mandaue City District Hospital’s window.
Paz won’t impose new taxes, to improve collection efforts
LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Paz Radaza assured her administration will not impose new taxes.
However, she said it could be a last resort.
74 factory workers released by employer after 28-hr ‘detention’
SEVENTY-FOUR newly hired factory workers were held for 28 hours inside the furniture export company they are working for since their employer feared for their safety.
MEZ cops sue PRO 7 officer
ELEVEN policemen of the Mactan Economic Zone (MEZ) accused a policeman from the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 of pointing a gun at them Wednesday night, the second time he reportedly did, as he deman
Hotelier killed in Tisa attack
LESS than 24 hours after an attack on his younger brother, hotel president Manuel Ting was gunned down on F. Llamas St. in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City last night.
AI denounces vigilante killings
“KAHIT mga criminal, may karapatang mabuhay (Even if they’re criminals, they have the right to live),” Amnesty International (AI) Philippines director Dr.
Cops zero in on drugs, vigilante
FOUR angles are being looked into by the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) in the killing of an alleged big-time drug pusher and his companions last Wednesday night.
Airport terminal’s expansion not a midnight deal: manager
MACTAN-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) General Manager Danilo Francia sees no need for him or the airport authority’s board of directors to submit courtesy resignations to president-elect Benigno
Schools may have double shift
DUE to the shortage of classrooms, the school divisions in Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay may have to implement the double-shift class schedules to accommodate the enrollees this year.
Lapu cop may lose job: chief
ACTING Lapu-Lapu City Police Director Mariano Natuel said the policeman from whom a prisoner escaped.
Lawyer asks BOC to proclaim bet, says poll officer violated rules
THE board of canvassers has suspended the proclamation of Editha Cabahug as Mandaue City councilor until they resolve an appeal that asked them to rule that Cabahug won the election over her rival Joh
