By Paulo Loreto Lim Prior to his recent dismissal from office by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), after serving a dismissal order from the Office of the Ombudsman, ousted Valladolid Vice Mayor Romel Yogore, along with three other dismissed town officials, noted they have pending motions for reconsideration before the Office …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Former Mayor questioned by Office of the President on alleged RPT collection
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A letter was recently sent from the Office of the President to former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella seeking a response to allegations that real property tax (RPT) revenue was collected despite the resolution passed by the then-mayor was deemed null and void by the Department of Justice. According to …
Former NOPPO head says he will shoot himself if allegations are proven true
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) Director, Police Senior Superintendent William Señoron, said he will shoot himself in front of the regional police office if the allegations made by former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio are proven true. In a press conference yesterday, Señoron said he is open …
City children are being used as drug couriers –BCPO Director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, confirmed they have received reports of children being used as drug couriers in the city. In a phone interview yesterday afternoon, he said law enforcement has apprehended minors acting as drug couriers, but were all endorsed to the local …
Traffic cop suspended for failing to wear motorcycle helmet
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A traffic cop was suspended by the Bacolod City Police Office-Traffic Management Unit (BCPO-TMU) after she was flagged down, yesterday, by her fellow traffic enforcers for not wearing a helmet. BCPO-TMU and Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) chief, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, said the enforcer, Marlyn Dahil-dahil, will be suspended …
Bacolod City teacher accused of molestation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mother of a 16-year-old student recently visited the Department of Education (DepEd) office in Bacolod City and accused a teacher of molestation. According to a report by Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod yesterday afternoon, the mother, who has not been named, claimed her daughter failed to return home for three days, to …
DPS moves ‘No segregation, No collection’ implementation to May 1
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Public Services (DPS) recently informed the public the implementation of the “No segregation, No collection” policy is being rescheduled to begin on May 1 instead of April 1, as previously reported. According to Public Service Officer II Ramel Palalon, the change was made due to time constraints. …
Calatrava murder being probed by police
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police in the town of Calatrava are continuing their investigation after a 37-year-old man was shot at Sitio Ipil-ipil, Barangay Buenavista of the said town, early Tuesday morning. Calatrava town police chief, Police Chief Inspector John Joel Batusbatusan, identified the fatality as Eric Cubero, a resident of Barangay San Juan, …
PRO-18 clarifies Desear was not included in Serenio affidavits
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) clarified yesterday that Police Chief Inspector Rocky Desear was not among the cops named by former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio. Desear, who was formerly assigned under the Regional Headquarters (RHQ), was reassigned as one of the newest officers under the Negros Occidental Police …
Sagay City-native wins Talisay City chess tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sagay City-native Natori Diaz won the Mary Jo Aguirre Kiddies 16 Under Women’s Chess Championship in Talisay City over the weekend, taking home P3,000. Aliah Belano of Bacolod City took second place, followed by Manilyn Cabungcag of Escalante City. Rounding out the Top 10 were Aera Sinining, Natalie Young, Jasmine …