By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Senator Franklin Drilon revealed last week he believed the bill proposing the restoration of the death penalty was “dead,” claiming there were already 13 senators opposing the measure, Senator Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara said he is still undecided on the issue. “We’ve only had one committee hearing and I …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
TFC Commander: Expect appropriate action against police protecting illegal gambling
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Renato Gumban, denying claims of links to illegal gambling in Negros Occidental, and even threatening libel suits against anybody who files such charges, Task Force Crusaders (TFC) national commander, retired Lt. Gen. Romeo Maganto, recently said he expects “appropriate action” to …
CHO cautions city residents of increased rabies cases
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The City Health Office (CHO) warned Bacolod City residents of the rising number of rabies cases in the city. CHO Assistant Health Officer, Dr. Jovy Vergara, said, while most animals being vaccinated for rabies are dogs, the virus can be carried by cats and other animals. He suggested not to …
2017 Panaad sa Negros Festival Sales up 72% from last year –Report
By Paulo Loreto Lim The annual Panaad sa Negros Festival, which closed over the weekend, posted a total sales figure of P18.4 million, a 72 percent increase from last year’s tally of P10.7 million. According to a report released by the provincial government, the majority of sales came from the local government unit (LGU) pavilions, …
Ceneco schedules referendum for next week Leonardia, Gasataya address AGMA
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the postponement of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) referendum, following a conflict between the board and management of the utility co-op back in March, Ceneco President Arnel Lapore yesterday, during their Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA), said the referendum would be held next week, on May 9. “We …
SP agrees on permanent MassKara schedule
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Bacolod City recently passed on its first reading an ordinance pushing for a permanent schedule for MassKara Festival highlights, scheduled to take place in October. Under the ordinance, MassKara Festival highlights will take place every Sunday, intended to “strengthen, promote and expand the …
Notorious robber arrested in Hinigaran
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A notorious robber was nabbed by members of Hinigaran police after he and two other suspects victimized an internet cafe in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, last Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as Jose Nadie Lobo, a resident of the said town. Hinigaran police said Lobo, along with two …
Mother, six others arrested in anti-drug operation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Seven people were arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2) after conducting a buy-bust operation at Purok Narra Baybay, Barangay 8, Bacolod City, last Saturday evening. Police identified the main subject of the operation as 27-year-old mother, Janice Garcia, a resident of the said barangay. They, meanwhile, identified the …
Fire guts two houses in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two houses were confirmed destroyed following a blaze in Barangay 12, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. An initial report released by the Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod (BFP-Bacolod) shows the agency received a fire call around 10:30 a.m., prompting them to respond to the area. The blaze started inside a house owned …
Farmer mauled to death in Ayungon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A farmer was declared dead after he was allegedly mauled to death by a local resident of Barangay Anibong, Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Friday morning. Police identified the fatality as 51-year-old Judy Balbon, a resident of the said barangay. Ayungon town police said Balbon, who was drunk at the time of …