By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite his retirement, outgoing Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) director Police Chief Supt. Renato Gumban urged residents of the Negros Island Region (NIR) to continue texting him if they receive information of illegal drug activities in their area. Gumban said they could contact him through his hotline number 09188001985 and report …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Peaceful W. Visayas drives growth –Binag
By Tara Yap For the region’s new top cop, a peaceful Western Visayas will continue to propel economic growth. “Development and peace always go together,” said Chief Supt. Cesar Hawthorne Binag, director of Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6). Binag is overseeing units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo provinces. …
Two druggies nabbed in Himamaylan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people were arrested by Himamaylan police, following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Thursday afternoon. Police identified the suspects as 36-year-old Julius Ardales, and Marry Jane Galaraga, 44, both residents of the said barangay. Himamaylan City police chief, Police Chief Insp. Antonio Benitez, said Ardales …
Man stabbed during drunken argument in Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 26-year-old man is now recovering at a hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a drunken neighbor in Barangay Crossing Magallon, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Thursday evening. Police identified the victim as Gleen Barientos, a resident of the said barangay. Moises Padilla town police said the suspect, identified as …
Jobless man kills self in Singcang-Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man reportedly suffering from depression allegedly killed himself yesterday morning in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police refused to identify the victim, but confirmed he was 26-years-old and a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Senior Insp. Wilfredo Benoman Jr., said the victim was discovered …
Marañon, Lacson grace 4th Ceres Cup opening today
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Showing their full support to the development of football in Negros Occidental, Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. and Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson will lead the opening rites of the 4th Ceres Cup at the North Field in Talisay City today. Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya, 3rd District Rep. Albee …
DLNHS, Hda. Laguda, Pta. Salong to bounce back in Gov. Marañon softball tourney
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Domingo Lacson National High School (DLNHS), Hda. Laguda, and Pta. Salong are looking forward to bounce back from their last week’s defeats in the ongoing 1st Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. Inter-Hacienda Softball Tournament at the Hda. Lourdes Ballpark in Manapla, Negros Occidental. The Lacsonians are set to meet Salong today …
Mansilingan chess tour set
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. The two-category 2017 Mansilingan Charter Day Chess Tournament will unfold on May 27 and 28 at the ManChess Club in Mansilingan, Bacolod City. The event, organized by the Mansilingan Chess Society, features 12&Under and Open division. Age group winners will take home P2,500 for the champion; P2,000 for 2nd; P1,500 …
Sports Journ stays ahead in KMH non-rated bowling
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Sports Journ/JT stayed ahead of the pack hitting 990 pin falls in Day 3 of the ongoing 2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Season 4 elimination round at Negros Super Lanes. With Hernan Garciniego at the helm, Sports Journ/JT duckpinners registered the highest three-game score of the day: 361, …
Montelibano clan: Land donated to SJI Bobby willing to be mediator
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The family that donated the land on which St. John’s Institute (SJI) and the former Queen of Peace Parish church stand have backed the Board of Trustees in its ongoing rift with the Diocese of Bacolod, particularly concerning the land donation it made decades ago. In a statement released yesterday, …