Fly infestation in 2 barangays in Toledo City, Cebu

Fly infestation in 2 barangays in Toledo City, Cebu

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The Toledo City local government is already investigating a poultry farm that believed to be the source of fly infestation in the two barangays in Toledo City, Cebu.

Residents in two villages have complained about the thousands of flies that cause people to become ill.

Emil Oberes owned the poultry farm, which allegedly caused the fly infestation in Toledo City, Cebu. However, Oberes vehemently denied the allegations.

Jerry Oberes, son of the owner of the poultry, said they are implementing proper sanitation at their facility. He also said they are open to any investigation.

It was learned that the poultry farm had been closed two years ago and reopened in September.

Apart from the village of Cambang-ug, fly infestation also affected nearby barangay General Climaco.

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man shot bully Cebu

Man shot bully in Cebu

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Authorities arrested a man who shot a bully in Cebu City on Sunday.

Police caught Rolando Toradio, 37, who admitted the crime and said he had enough of victim 47-year-old Amador Santing’s bullying.

Toradio said Santing had ridiculed him and called him crazy for about a month.

Santing is in critical condition after the shooting happened on Sunday morning. The suspect shot his bully in the head.

Police said the suspect was intoxicated.

According to the suspect’s husband, Toradio was on drugs.

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Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters engaged to Migz Villafuerte

Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters engaged to Migz Villafuerte

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Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters announced on Sunday, November 10, that she is now engaged with her Camarines Sur governor boyfriend, Migz Villafuerte.

On her Instagram, Rachel Peters posted a picture of herself showing off her engagement ring and hugging fiance Migz Villafuerte.

“Your girls getting hitched!” Peters wrote in her post.

Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters engaged to Migz Villafuerte

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzback and reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray congratulated the newly engaged couple.

Rachel competed for the Miss Universe crown in Las Vegas in 2017. She managed to be part of the top 10 but failed to win the title. She then became a TV host for the show Beached for Metro Channel.

Migz Villafuerte, meanwhile, was Camarines Sur’s re-elected governor early this year. Villafuerte belongs to an influential political family in the province. Migz’s father, Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte, represents Camarines Sur’s 2nd District in Congress. His grandfather, Luis Villafuerte Sr., once became the governor and Congressional representative of Camarines Sur.

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53 NPA members surrender to military in Nueva Ecija

53 NPA members surrender to military in Nueva Ecija

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Fifty-three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.

According to Lt. Col. Honorato Pascual Jr., of the Philippine Army Infantry Battalion (IB), the rebels said they were already tired of what they were doing.

The mass surrender was the result of joint efforts of the 84th IB, 7th Civil-Military Operations Battalion, Barangay Peace and Order Council, and Barangay Task Force.

By surrendering, the former NPA members in Nueva Ecija can receive the same benefits as the government gives to the rebels who yielded.

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Chinese extorts fellow Chinese arrested in Manila

Chinese extorts fellow Chinese arrested in Manila

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A Chinese national was arrested who allegedly extorted fellow Chinese in Malate, Manila, on Friday morning.

The MPD-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) conducted an entrapment operation against the 33-year-old suspect after the victim filed a complaint to the police.

The 26-year-old victim and operator of Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) and the suspect met on social media app WeChat.

The suspect threatened to abduct the victim if he does not give money.

The suspect initially demanded ¥ 2 million or P14 million but was unsatisfied and asked for an additional P200,000 to be paid each week.

As a result, the Chinese victim has already reported to the police and has arranged to meet with the suspect in front of a hotel in Malate, Manila.

The suspect took the bait, which resulted in his arrest.

According to the police investigation, the suspect is a member of a syndicate group that targets POGO operators.

The suspect will face a robbery-extortion case. The police are still investigating if anyone else has been victimized.

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Earthquake today, Thursday magnitude 5.5 jolts Quezon city

Earthquake today: magnitude 5.5 jolts Quezon

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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit the province of Quezon at 4:52 am today, Thursday morning.

According to the Phivolcs, the epicenter of the earthquake today was 42 kilometers northeast of Jomalig, Quezon.

The earthquake’s depth is 7 kilometers, and the origin is tectonic.

The following earthquake intensities were recorded today, Thursday in the following areas

Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon
Intensity II – Marikina City; Navotas City; Quezon City
Intensity I- Muntinlupa City

Instrumental Intensities 

Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
Intensity III – Pili, Camarines Sur; Mauban, Lopez and Mulanay, Quezon
Intensity II – Marikina City; Malolos City; Gumaca and Dolores, Quezon; Baler, Aurora
Intensity I – Iriga City; Malabon City; San Juan City; Quezon City; Pasig City; Guagua, Pampanga, Talisay, Batangas; Palayan City

Meanwhile, many felt the tremors in parts of Makati, Pasay, and Taguig.

No damage to the property was expected, but aftershocks were possible according to Phivolcs.

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Baby boy hacked to death by own mother

Baby boy hacked to death by own mother

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A baby boy who celebrated his first birthday just last month was hacked to death by his own mother in Mataasnakahoy, Batangas.

In a report of Jaime Santos on GMA News “Saksi” on Wednesday, the mother was alone at the rented apartment with the victim when the crime occurred. The father was away working.

During the police investigation, the baby boy suffered from a wound in his neck.

Relatives and authorities said they found mother staring blankly in the corner, and the child was already dead.

Police also recovered a bolo the mother used to kill her baby boy.

According to police, they did not find any indication that the suspect was using illegal drugs. However, she repeatedly claimed that she got furious and killed the child.

The suspect has now been detained at the police station on a charge of parricide.

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