By Tara Yap The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently assured their continued work with the Philippines, despite accusations surrounding human rights violations connected with the ongoing war on illegal drugs. “We work with the Philippine government and the communities and universities based on their needs,” said USAID acting assistant administrator for Asia, …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
PRO-18 receives orders to resume anti-illegal drug operations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) recently received orders from their higher-ups in Camp Crame to resume anti-illegal drug operations in the Negros Island Region (NIR). In a document sent by PRO-18 last night, they must follow several requirements when conducting their anti-illegal drug drive, dubbed “Oplan: Double Barrel Alpha Reloaded.” …
Three arrested in separate PDEA, BCPO drug raids in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people were arrested in separate drug raids carried out by members of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Barangays Banago and 27, yesterday morning. Police identified the suspects as 31-year-old Joel Oro, a resident of Purok Bayanihan, Barangay Banago; …
No criminal, administrative aspect to land purchase –Provincial Legal Officer Governor offers no response, awaiting copy of complaint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial Legal Officer (PLO) Jose Ma. Valencia, yesterday, said he does not see any criminal or administrative aspect to the case the Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas filed against Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and 10 others. In an interview at the Provincial Capitol, Valencia said they …
DSWD Undersecretary opens ASEAN cultural meeting in Iloilo City
By Tara Yap Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Flor Villar opened the 22nd senior officials committee meeting for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), yesterday, at the Iloilo Convention Center. She addressed the group by highlighting its priorities. “I would like to underscore two priorities which concern the ASCC pillars, a people-oriented and …
Three dead after motorcycle collides with tanker truck in Bago City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people are confirmed dead after their motorcycle collided with a tanker truck carrying molasses at Purok Trese y Media, Barangay Taloc, Bago City, early Monday morning. Police identified the fatalities as Lonie Benguelo, Eljohn Iña, and Gerald Iña, all of whom are residents of Purok Putat, Barangay Balingasag, in …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres-Negros FC meets Tampines Rovers FC tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC continue their 2017 AFC Cup group stage campaign against Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore tonight at the Panaad Park and Stadium. During a press conference yesterday, Ceres Coach Risto Vidaković said he is expecting a “tough match,” but the team is up for a win. Co-captain Louie Casas …
Toby’s Sports Bacolod Inter-Barkada Basketball Tournament Ice Sports beats Capitol
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ice Sportswear overcame a 10-point deficit and defeated Capitol, 105-99, in the ongoing Toby’s Sports Bacolod Inter-Barkada Basketball Tournament at the STI-West Negros University gym. Ice Sportswear led 26-21 after the first period and, later, extended that lead to 56-40 at the break. However, in the third, Marte Sellado delivered …
After inheriting House post, Judy Syjuco faces jail term
“We inherit nothing truly, but what our actions make us worthy of.” –George Chapman Was it a case of “Ako ang bahala, ikaw ang kawawa (I’ll be in charge, you face the consequences)?” If she did not “inherit” the congressional post from her husband, former Iloilo second district Rep. Judy Syjuco would have been enjoying …
Ombudsman: Governor charged, under preliminary investigation for land purchase
By Paulo Loreto Lim Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas Paul Emler Clemente announced Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and 10 others are being slapped with criminal and administrative charges, pertaining to a land purchase made back in 2012. According to a letter from the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas, “The cases will undergo administrative adjudication and …