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The Police Regional Office 7 recorded a sharp decline in crime incident percentage by 22.96 in Central Visayas for the first 25 days of 2023 as compared to the same period last year, announced Thursday, January 26. In a report, Index Crimes are 22.96% lower with 208 cases from January 1 to 25, 2023, compared to the same period last year with 270 cases. Index crimes refer to serious crimes that occur with sufficient frequency and regularity to the extent that they can indicate the crime situation. Moreover, the PNP considers murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, carnapping, and Special Complex Crimes as Index Crimes. Further, 98.35% of these cases were already cleared and solved. On eight focus crimes which include the crimes of murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, carnapping MC, and Carnaping MV it decreased gradually by 22.39% with only 208 cases this year compared to 268 cases last year. The decrease in 8 Focus Crimes was corroborated by t

In commemorating the 8th year of the National Remembrance for the Heroic Sacrifice of the 44 Fallen Special Action Force Commandos, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 took the reins in honoring the memory and the supreme sacrifice of our gallant 44 and all PNP officers who have died while in the performance of their duty during the Wreath Laying Ceremony this morning, January 25, 2023, at PRO7 Parade Grounds, Camp Sergio Osmeña, Sr., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City.   The momentous occasion themed "LEGACY OF HEROES: INSPIRATION OF FUTURE GENERATIONS," was graced by PMGen Arthur R Cabalona, Deputy Commander, APC-Visayas, together with PBGen Jerry F Bearis, PRO7 Regional Director, members of the command group, personnel of the Regional Headquarters 7, and the family and relatives of our fallen heroes.  Fallen heroes of PRO7 who have undertaken a successful mission dubbed as “OPLAN EXODUS” were PO3 Junrel Kibete (PNP-SAF/NOPPO), PO2 Romeo Cempron (PNP-SAF/CPPO), and PO1 Windell Candano (PNP

House Deputy Speaker Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco turns over today (January 25, 2023) a newly-constructed bridge worth P9.3 million in Barangay Cagat-Lamac, Danao City.    This project also includes a 250-meter long road concreting with 13 Solar Powered Streetlights.  The new bridge connects Barangay Cagat-Lamac, Danao City to Barangay Triumfo, Carmen and is seen to greatly benefit the people of Danao City and the town of Carmen as the road crossing the river is frequently used as the alternate access road to the national highway in times of heavy traffic and emergency.  “With the completion of this bridge project, access across the river during high water levels will no longer be a concern for the residents in the area and proximity to health facilities in Danao City will be that much closer,” Frasco said.  Together with Frasco during the turnover were Barangay Captain Ramelita Lawas of Cagat-Lamac, Danao City, Barangay Captain Luis Manulat of Triumfo, Carmen; Engineer Cresyl Canonigo

The 50th Sinulog Festival in Carmen on January 22, 2023, was generally peaceful.  PBGEN JERRY F BEARIS, PRO7 Director said that the security forces headed by PRO 7 have successfully provided public safety services during the Sinulog sa Carmen in close coordination and collaboration with the Provincial Government of Cebu, other partner agencies, force multipliers, and volunteers with an estimated crowd of around 150,000 attended this year's festivity.  He commended that the security personnel including the 514 force multipliers strategically prepositioned to secure the venue.  Aside from the PNP, the security forces comprising members from the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency in Central Visayas while communications, mobility, and medical support were provided by the Regional Communication Electronics Unit, Regional Medical an

The Police Regional Office 7 vowed to sustain its drive against illegal drugs under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., including an aggressive education campaign for the young ones. Police Brigadier General Jerry Bearis, the new director of PRO7 in Central Visayas, urged all police officers to continue the fight against illegal drugs by adopting a new strategy emphasizing transparency and accountability in collaboration with local government authorities and the community, the key to improving the effectiveness of the police force in Central Visayas.  As he took the helm, PRO7 has performed a total of 492 operations which resulted in the arrest of 622 drug personalities and the confiscation of 7,126.76 grams of shabu worth PhP48,461,968.00 and marijuana with 404.60 grams valued at PhP48,552.00 from December 19, 2022, to January 20, 2023. According to Bearis, law enforcement efforts take on a whole new dimension in policing and law enforcement supported by an aggressi

Alturas Group of Companies (AGC) is proud to celebrate a landmark occasion in 2023 - half a century of dedication to serving and uplifting people’s lives! As the group approaches its 50th anniversary, it reaffirms its commitment to driving strategic, sustainable progress that benefits Bohol and the rest of the Visayas. AGC is a highly-diversified and integrated retail, tourism, commercial, and agro-industrial conglomerate in Bohol, known for the values incorporated in its slogan, "Serving the community, Uplifting Lives." "We are truly grateful for the support we have received over the past 50 years, and we are excited to continue this mission for many more years to come," said Mar Uy, of Alturas Group of Companies (AGC). "As we reach this major milestone, we have a range of exciting initiatives planned to mark this special day, including corporate social activities, community programs, and sustainable solutions. We are also committed to further improving our ma

The Christmas spirit was deeply felt by local fisherfolks in Southern Cebu a year and four days after the rage of Typhoon Odette. Dedicated to support local fishermen and promote community resilience, BPI Foundation Inc. (BPIF) in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., through its Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Rescue (RAFI HDPR) program, donated 41 motorized fiber glass fishing boats to selected fisherfolk associations from Sibonga, Barili, Pinamungajan, and Alcantara, Cebu last December 19 and 20, 2022. The Balik Bugsay Program provides fishing boats to support the livelihood of fisherfolk communities that have been heavily affected by Typhoon Odette. After thorough review, assessment, and interviews conducted by the RAFI HDPR, the following fisherfolk organizations were supported by the program: Municipality                          Fisherfolk Association                               Number of Fishing Boats Received Simala, Sibonga                     Simala

mWell, PH’s First Fully Integrated Health & Wellness App is One with Cebu in Celebrating Sinulog 2023  mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health and wellness app by Metro Pacific Health Tech, sets another milestone in Sinulog 2023, providing free online doctor consultation to festival attendees in the Queen City of the South.  After two long years, Cebu is celebrating a full-scale celebration of the world-famous Sinulog Festival. During the key event festival dates from January 13 – 15, 2023, mWell will provide free online doctor consultations 24/7 via the mWell PH app.  Attendees may easily download the app at the mWell booth powered by Smart. This is conveniently co-located with the Smart SIM Registration booth at Kalingawan Sa SRP, beside IL Corso parking.  Bringing its brand of healthcare to participants, mWell will allow Sinulog participants to conveniently consult with mWell Partner-Doctors including gastroenterologists, doctors of internal medicine, gynecologists, p

Treasures of Devotion Online Exhibit, in partnership with The Kabilin Center of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), the Archdiocese of Cebu and the Office for Initiatives for Culture and the Arts of the University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu), was launched last December 22, 2022 at The Kabilin Center. The online exhibit contains an inventory, through photos, videos and articles, of devotional statues, liturgical vesture and vessels, furnishings, sacramentals and other ritual materials found in different parishes, museums and private collections in the archdiocese. The exhibit was opened by the Archbishop of Cebu Most Rev. Jose S. Palma, RAFI Culture & Heritage Program Champion Ms. Sofia Aboitiz, and UP Cebu Chancellor Atty. Leo Malagar. Also present were the Treasures of Devotion project leads, UP Cebu Prof. Jay Jore and The Kabilin Center Head Ms. Haidee Palapar. Treasures of Devotion is seen as sequel and complement to the documentation of the churches in Cebu found in