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Traffic enforcer Rolando Lumongsod died on the spot after a police officer shot him as he tried to escape after killing habalhabal driver Junrey Sollano in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City yesterday morning.

Suspect killed by cop: Shootings leave two men dead

Two men were killed in related roadside shooting incidents in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City shortly before midday yesterday. Read more

Mayor-elect Edgardo Labella told The Freeman that it was a mutual agreement between him and governor-elect Gwendolyn Garcia to meet and discuss.

New city, Capitol execs to meet today

Newly-elected officials in Cebu City and province are set to meet today to discuss “cooperative governance and borderless issues.&rdqu... Read more

Around 3,500 environmental offenders fined

In a span of four months, 3,454 people in Cebu City were apprehended for littering, for smoking in public places, and for violating other environmental... Read more

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Group to file plaint vs Binaliw landfill operator

Patrolman Romil Gelogo yesterday filed a string of cases against OsmeÃ±a before the Office of the Ombudsman, including usurpation of official function, violation of Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act, slander, grave coercion, direct assault, grave misconduct, violation of Anti-Carnapping Act, robbery, serious dishonesty, oppression, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

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By Mylen P. Manto | May 25, 2019 - 12:00am

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