Tag: Cebu
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Cebu’s Lucky Charm: P109 Million Super Lotto Jackpot Won!
In a thrilling turn of events, a Cebu resident has struck gold with a staggering PHP109 million win in the Super Lotto 6/49 draw held on Sunday night. The winning ticket, which matched the numbers 40-34-32-26-21-12, was purchased at a local outlet in Cebu City, turning an ordinary day into a life-changing moment for the…
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Massive Drug Busts in Makati and Cebu: P14 Million Shabu Seized, Three Arrested
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully apprehended three suspects and confiscated PHP14.4 million worth of shabu in coordinated operations across Makati City and Cebu province. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that two individuals, known by the aliases Wewel and Madam, both 28 years old,…
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CIDG Captures Prime Suspect in Brutal Killing of Cebu Village Leader and Spouse
In a significant breakthrough, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has apprehended Kapoy, the chief suspect in the tragic murder of a village chairman and his wife in Cebu. The arrest took place on Zuelex Street in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, as announced by CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas…
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Cebu Governor Halts Quarry Operations for Safety and Environmental Review
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has issued a 30-day suspension of all earth-moving activities by a quarry company in San Fernando, a southern town in Cebu province. The directive, outlined in Executive Order No. 6, was issued on February 17, 2025, and targets Solid Earth Development Corp. (SEDC). This follows a previous order, EO No. 3,…
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Cebu Mother Arrested for Online Trafficking of Her Children
In a shocking case of online human trafficking, a woman from Cebu was apprehended during a coordinated sting operation. The arrest took place on February 13, 2025, in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, where the suspect allegedly exploited her own children through the internet. Colonel Lemel Gonda, head of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit-Central…
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DOLE and PCUP Join Forces to Boost Livelihood for 100 Families in Cebu and Bohol
In a significant move to uplift the underprivileged, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas, together with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), have initiated a collaborative effort to support 100 families in Cebu and Bohol. The agreement, signed by DOLE-7 Director Roy Buenafe and PCUP Commissioner Reynaldo Galupo, focuses…
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Election Officials Launch Operation ‘Baklas’ to Clear Prohibited Campaign Materials
In a concerted effort to enforce election regulations, personnel from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Central Visayas kicked off Operation ‘Baklas’ on Tuesday, the first day of the 90-day national campaign period. The initiative targets campaign materials improperly placed on government facilities, national highways, and other unauthorized locations across Metro Cebu. Comelec-7 Director Francisco…
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New Computer-Based Licensure Testing Facility Opens in Cebu
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has inaugurated a new computer-based testing center in Cebu City, marking a significant step towards enhancing the accessibility of professional licensure exams across the Philippines. The facility, located at the GMC Plaza Building near Plaza Independencia, was officially opened on Monday, February 10, 2025, and can handle up to 282…
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