UV Express drivers in Cebu worry over P2P rule

UV Express drivers in Cebu City are worried over the implementation of a P2P scheme by the LTFRB as this will create conflict with their passengers.

The new rule starting June 1 will no longer allow UV Express or V-hires to drop and pickup passengers along their route outside designated terminals. 

There will be strict implementation of the new Memorandum Circular beginning June in Central Visayas. 

Passengers on the other hand said the new scheme is a hassle if their destination is just along the route.

Via CNN Philippines News Night.

50 percent of schools in Central Visayas to raise tuition

The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is expecting 50 percent of all private elementary and high schools in the region to raise tuition and other fees in the coming school year.

DepEd however tell schools that 70 percent of the increase shall go to salaries and benefits of teachers, 20 percent for improvement of school facilities and equipment, and, only 10 percent should be set aside as profit.

Via CNN Philippines News Night

Australian envoy welcomes probe on "imported trash"

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Steven Robinson welcomes the probe on supposed "imported trash" from his country.

He however assured that these are not simply trash but Processed Engineered Fuel which are used as alternative source of fuel in creating cement. 

PEF is used in creating cement in Australia.

Via CNN Philippines News Night

10,000 police, military, coast guard deployed for May 13 Polls

At least 10,000 personnel from the Police, Military, and Coast Guard will be deployed for the upcoming Midterm National and Local Elections on May 13.

In his message to the troops, Central Visayas Police Director Debold Sinas reminded them to stay neutral while making sure that there is Peace and Order in their assigned areas. 

He also said to keep an eye on election offenses to ensure a credible Polls.

The Send Off ceremonies were attended by top regional officials from Comelec, Centcom, and Coast Guard. 

Via CNN Philippines News Night 6PM.

Comelec-7 probe allegations of Police playing partisan politics

Commission on Elections Regional Director Veronico Petalcorin orders investigation on alleged Cebu City police involvement in partisan politics.

Petalcorin is also investigating claims of the Police that they were harassed by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña during Checkpoint Operations.

Police Regional Director Debold Sinas on the other hand believe that it is a normal scenario during Elections where candidates often claim Police is being partisan. 

Via CNN Philippines News Night 6PM

Mayor Osmeña: There is undeclared Martial Law in Cebu City

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña believes there is an "undeclared Martial Law" in Cebu City following what he claims are series of harrassment against his supporters by the Cebu City Policemen 

Osmeña said the latest incident is the burning of a truck owned by Bonbon barangay captain Eduardo Cabriana by armed men believed to be policemen. 

Cabriana was allegedly asked by Police Major Chuck Barandog to switch sides and hang a tarpaulin of mayoralty candidate Edgar Labella of Barug PDP-Laban Party.

Via CNN Philippines News Night 6PM

4 USC Law grads in Bar top ten

Four graduates from USC College of Law are in the top 10 of the Bar Exams. 

Top 2 Bar topnotcher Macley Augustus Natu-el says it was a childhood dream to become a lawyer and help people. He is a son of retired Police Brigadier General Mariano Natu-el Jr, a former Cebu City Police Chief.

The other USC topnotchers include Mark Lawrence Badayos (3rd Place), Jebb Lynus Cane (9th Place), and, Allen Joel Pita (10th Place).

The four topnotchers will each get a USC scholarship grant of their chosen beneficiary.

Via CNN Philippines Newsroom 9PM

Cebu policemen facing charges for viral "torture" video

Three policemen are facing charges for the alleged "Police Brutality" viral video.

The three cops and five other "john does" who were also believed to be police officers are facing a criminal complaint for Torture under RA 9745, Robbery, Grave Threats, Child Abuse, and Serious Physical Injuries.

If found guilty in the Anti-Torture law, they could land up to 20 years in jail.

Via CNN Philippines Newsroom 9PM