Metrobriefs

Osmeña Highway northbound lane closed

THE NORTHBOUND lane of Osmeña Highway (crossing the Buendia Flyover) will be partially closed starting at 9 p.m. Friday due to repairs to be carried out by the Department of Public Works and Highways. The Metropolitan Manila Development (MMDA) advised the public to take the following alternate routes: Those coming from the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) may turn left on Edsa, right on Roxas Boulevard toward their destination. They can also turn right on Edsa, left on Ayala Avenue, left on Metropolitan Avenue, left on Vito Cruz and exit toward their destination. For southbound commuters from the Port Area and Roxas Boulevard, they may turn left on Edsa. Vehicles on South Superhighway can turn right either on Estrada or Arellano and Casino streets. The MMDA earlier this week approved the 120-day rehabilitation of the Osmeña flyover by DPWH. Penelope P. Endozo

Cops accost gym instructor

A 24-YEAR-OLD gym instructor who was initially suspected of shoplifting was taken in for questioning after a check of his cell phone yielded around 200 video clips showing the private parts of women in short skirts. Supt. Audie Madrideo, Quezon City Police District Station 2 commander, said the fitness instructor identified as Carl Atienza was initially accosted by security guards in a mall after he was spotted following a woman clad in a short skirt. “A brief chase ensued when the suspect tried to run when he noticed the security guards were circling him,” the police official said. Atienza, however, was later released after no complaint was filed against him. Nancy C. Carvajal, Sara Pacia

Parish marks 25th year

THE GOOD Shepherd Parish of Las Piñas reaches a milestone this year when it celebrates its silver jubilee and parish fiesta on May 15. With the theme “GSP: More Alive @25!”, Fr. Gus O’ Driscoll of the Society of African Missions (SMA) will lead his parishioners from the city’s 35 villages and subdivisions in commemorating 25 years of religious celebrations, spiritual formation and active community service. The event kicks off today with the opening of the memorabilia and photo exhibit which showcases the birth, growth and progress of the parish. The newly constructed Parish Pastoral Center, where the exhibit is located, will also be blessed and inaugurated by Parañaque Bishop Jesse Mercado at the fiesta on May 15.

Tulfo Cup shootfest

THE THIRD On Target Ramon Tulfo Cup Invitational Shootfest will be held on May 14 to 15 at the Quezon City Police District firing range in Camp Karingal, Quezon City. For inquiries, call Alin Ferrer at 5765854 or 09212386423.