By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod appealed to the Philippine Senate, telling them to follow their conscience and junk the death penalty bill, which was approved by the House of Representatives last week. “What is important is we remain faithful to our conscience,” said San Sebastian Cathedral rector and social communications head, …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
PDEA raids ‘shabu tiangge,’ seizes P200K worth of drugs Raids conducted in Silay, Binalbagan, Valladolid
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected “shabu tiangge” at Purok Sigay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City was raided by members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Negros Island Region (PDEA-NIR), Saturday afternoon. Police identified the suspects as Delia Echraela, Rose May Echraela, Reynald Carpina, Henry Colongan, Ronnie Naval, Antonio Hofilena, Archie Era, Dennis Mercado, and Loven …
Following Singcang-Airport fire, BFP asks public to heed caution
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the blaze that devastated the residential area of Purok Calong-Calong, Barangay Singcang-Airport, last Friday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod asked the public to be more careful. While the BFP has yet to determine the cause of the fire, reports suggest it may have originated from a barbeque …
3IB: Despite increased recruitment activity, CPP-NPA numbers are down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Earlier this month, Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, reported a massive recruitment drive by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Negros Occidental. However, he says the move is unsuccessful as the current number of rebels in the province …
Teacher stabbed to death in La Castellana
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A teacher was stabbed to death during a fiesta celebration in Barangay Camandag, La Castellana, Saturday. Police identified the fatality as 30-year-old Hernani Octavio, a resident of the said town. La Castellana municipal police commander, Police Chief Inspector Alan Gary Resuma, said Octavio was attending a town dance event when …
Ilongga showcases ‘Gugma’ collection at OFS in Paris
By Tara Yap Ilongga fashion designer Audrey Rose Dusaran-Albason was the sole representative from the Philippines at the Oxford Fashion Studio (OFS), earlier this month in Paris, France. Presenting her “Gugma” collection, the 32-year-old is known for her “feminine-eccentric” aesthetic. Calling the experience “surreal,” she said her collection has a “Visayan touch,” with contemporary designs …
Three dead in Granada vehicular collision
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people are confirmed dead, while three others were injured, following a road collision between a sedan and a tricycle at Bangga San Dionisio Highway, Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, Saturday morning. Police identified the fatalities as Joecel Demapula, Roy Caballero, and Joseph Lumangyao, the tricycle driver. The wounded, meanwhile, were …
Barangay Tanod gunned down by neighbor in Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A barangay tanod was reportedly gunned down by a neighbor in Barangay 3 Poblacion, Moises Padilla, Saturday. Police identified the fatality as 35-year-old Joel Olivares, a resident of the said barangay. Moises Padilla town police chief, Police Senior Inspector Alan Reloj, said the victim was drunk when he was arguing …
Water issues reduced in Iloilo City –USAID
By Tara Yap According to an official from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), many of the water problems in Metro Iloilo have been reduced following the work conducted through their Water Security for Resilient Economic Growth and Stability Project (Be Secure Project). According to Be Secure team leader Elisea Gozun, her agency helped …
Ceneco schedules special elections for March 26
By Paulo Loreto Lim After elections in Districts 4 and 5 of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) failed to present qualified candidates earlier this month, Ceneco General Manager Sulpicio Lagarde announced special elections will take place on March 26. In the District 4 election, which covers Bacolod City-East that includes Barangays Villamonte, Montevista, …