Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Wife of beaten suspect in viral video claims death threats

Wife of beaten suspect in viral video claims death threats from Cebu City Police Chief Royina Garma.


In response, Garma says: "Bakit ko sasabihin? Eh di gawin ko eh.. Di ba? Pangalawa, what will I gain from telling or threatening them kung gagawin ko iyan? And I will not stoop down sa level nila."


Garma says she will file Cyber Libel case against the wife of Eddie Basillote.


Via CNN Philippines Newsroom 9PM 


Friday, April 26, 2019

National Youth Day opens in Cebu

At least 12,000 young pilgrims are in Cebu for the National Youth Day organized by the Archdiocese of Cebu.

Some of the delegates are from earthquake stricken provinces and the pilgrims offered prayers for the victims.

The #NYD2019 main event will be on Saturday with a "camp out" at the grounds of the Cebu City Sports Center.

The delegates are billeted at the different Metro Cebu parishes of the Archdiocese

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

DNA test results indicate Christine Silawan wasn't raped

PNP Crime Lab in Central Visayas says no indication of rape in the DNA and swab test results of Christine Silawan.


Medico Legal Officer, Dr. Benjamin Lara said there are no male specimen in the victim's genitals.


This is contrary to the claims of the Public Attorney's Office second autopsy.


Via CNN Philippines Newsroom

Friday, April 5, 2019

San Fransisco, Cebu Mayor and Vice Mayor arrested for illegal possession of firearms

The house of brothers Mayor Aly Arquillano and Alfredo Arquillano Jr was raided by CPPO PIB and PDEU yesterday morning in Poblacion, San Fransisco, Camotes Islands. 


A search warrant was issued by RTC Branch 60 based in Mandaue City.


While PDEU was part of the raiding team, there was no illegal drugs found on Arquillano home.


The Arquillanos are members of the local BAKUD Party and are seeking reelection.


Via CNN Philippines News Night

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Dengue cases in Central Visayas now over 6,000

Dengue cases in Central Visayas has reached over the 6,000 mark, one of the highest in the entire country.


From January to March this year, a total of 6,097 cases and 37 deaths have been recorded by DOH-7.


Health officials are advising residents to make sure that stored water (amid the dry spell) are properly covered. These could be potential breeding grounds for dengue-carrying mosquitos.


Via CNN Philippines News Night