Tag: Cebu City
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Cebu Police Arrest Four, Seize Over P2 Million in Shabu During Two Sting Operations
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Cebu City, law enforcement officials arrested four individuals and confiscated shabu valued at over PHP2 million in two separate sting operations on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The first operation led to the arrest of a 51-year-old man, his 48-year-old girlfriend, and their 31-year-old son in Barangay Duljo-Fatima.…
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Malaysian Government Shows Interest in Cebu City’s Water Dam Projects
CEBU CITY – Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced on Monday that the Malaysian government is keen on supporting Cebu City’s infrastructure initiatives, particularly the construction of dams to enhance the city’s water supply. Garcia revealed that discussions with Malaysian representatives, facilitated by the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce, focused on potential public-private partnerships (PPP) to…
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Cebu City to Celebrate 88th Charter Day by Honoring Notable Figures
Cebu City is set to commemorate its 88th Charter Day on February 24, 2025, with a special tribute to several distinguished Cebuano figures. Among those to be honored are former Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. and the renowned singer and actress Pilita Corrales, known as ‘Asia’s Queen of Songs.’ The city kicked off…
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Cebu City Boosts Security with 30 New Police Outposts
In a strategic move to combat crime, the Cebu City Police Office has established 30 new outposts throughout the city’s central areas. This initiative, announced by Police Chief Col. Enrico Figueroa, aims to enhance police presence and responsiveness to criminal activities. Each outpost is staffed by two officers, one stationed at the post and the…
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Cebu City Initiates PHP42-Million Sewerage Project to Combat Jail Odor
Cebu City’s local government has embarked on a significant initiative to tackle the persistent odor problem at the Cebu City Jail in Barangay Kalunasan. On February 13, 2025, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia officiated the groundbreaking of a PHP42-million wastewater treatment facility, aimed at improving sanitation for inmates and alleviating the discomfort of nearby residents. The…
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Cebu City Initiates PHP42-M Sewerage Project to Combat Jail Odor
Cebu City’s local government has embarked on a PHP42-million initiative to construct a wastewater treatment facility at the Cebu City Jail in Barangay Kalunasan. The project, which broke ground on February 13, 2025, aims to eliminate the persistent foul odor that has plagued both inmates and nearby residents for years. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, who…
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Cebu City Destroys PHP284 Million Worth of Seized Drugs
In a significant move against drug trafficking, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia spearheaded the destruction of over 40 kilograms of illegal drugs valued at PHP284 million. The drugs were incinerated at the Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes on February 13, 2025, marking a strong stance against narcotics in the region. The operation involved the disposal of…
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Appeal to Hog Suppliers to Lower Pork Prices in Dumaguete
In an effort to reduce the soaring prices of pork in Dumaguete City, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental is urging hog suppliers to sell their livestock locally. The call comes as pork in the city is priced at PHP400 per kilogram for lean meat, significantly higher than the PHP320 to PHP380 per…
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Negros Oriental Appeals to Hog Suppliers to Lower Pork Prices in Dumaguete
In an effort to reduce the soaring prices of pork in Dumaguete City, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental is urging hog suppliers to sell their livestock locally. Jaymar Vilos, the designated information officer for the PVO, highlighted that pork in the city is priced at PHP400 per kilogram for lean meat, significantly…
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Cebu City Welder Arrested with P13.6 Million in Drugs
In a significant drug bust in Cebu City, a 49-year-old welder was apprehended with PHP13.6 million worth of illegal substances during an early morning operation on Wednesday. The operation took place around 1:35 a.m. in Sitio Kamanggahan, Barangay Labangon, where authorities successfully cornered the suspect. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), along with Naval Forces…
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