By Tara Yap Following the recent incident where police officers of the Maasin Municipal Police Station were disarmed and handcuffed by the New People’s Army (NPA), Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Aron Palomo, defended the law enforcement community claiming more public cooperation is necessary. Despite warnings that suggested the NPA was …
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Eight arrested for illegal fishing off the coast of Concepcion, Carles
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno Eight fishermen were arrested over the weekend in two separate operations by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force (IPBDTF) for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing off the coast of Concepcion and Carles. According to Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Jose Ronnie Panes, the fishermen were caught using a round haul …
Motorcycle driver in critical condition after slamming into parked truck
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcycle driver was critically injured after accidentally slamming into a parked cargo truck along Rosario Street, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Noel Ruiz, a resident of Barangay Mandalagan in the said city. Traffic investigator Police Officer 3 (PO3) Johnny Dela Peña said the victim …
Pickup truck carnapped along San Juan Street
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police are on the lookout after carnappers stole a parked pickup truck in the downtown area, San Juan Street, part of Barangay 12, Bacolod City, Saturday afternoon. Police identified the victim and owner of the vehicle as 47-year-old Rodel Jamili, a resident of Barangay Taloc, Bago City, Negros Occidental. Investigators …
Wake for Arsenio ‘Buc-an’ Yulo, Jr. runs until tomorrow
Following the recent death of former Sugar Regulatory Administrator (SRA) head and father of Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo, Atty. Arsenio ‘Buc-an’ Yulo, Jr., a wake for the former government official is taking place at the Acropolis Gardens until tomorrow, June 21. Final rites are scheduled for Thursday, June 22, set to begin at 10:00 …
Reverse osmosis system inaugurated in Sagay City
Sagay Water District (SWD) general manager, Engr. Manfred M. Fuentesfina, led the recent inauguration of a 12 ton per day seawater desalination reverse osmosis system refilling station in Barangay Molocaboc, Sagay City. A project of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), through Sagay City government, and funded through the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB), is …
Mayor awards 10 special citations
During Sunday’s commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the signing of the Bacolod City charter at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia awarded 10 special citations for individuals and entities that have contributed to the city. The Negros Occidental Garden Club was recognized for their commitment to the promotion of …
Negros Occidental PEMO kicks off environmental week
The Negros Occidental Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) kicked off 2017 Environment Week with a ceremony at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center, yesterday. PEMO head, Atty. Wilfred Ramon Peñalosa, encouraged those gathered to protect the environment and thanked those who advocate for conservation. Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Negros Island Region (DENR-NIR) administrative division …
Bob’s founder among four recipients of the Ang Banwahanon Award
The founder of Bob’s Restaurant, Conchita Sicangco, was one of four recipients of this year’s Ang Banwahanon award, the highest honor given by the Bacolod City government to outstanding citizens. Also recognized were Franklin Demonteverde, founder of the Negrense 200 Foundation, Inc.; Armando Guevarra, organizer of the Negros Kabarkada Painters Association, Inc. (NEPAKA); and Atty. …
Manapla considering more softball tournaments
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After hosting the 1st Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr. Inter-Hacienda Softball Tournament at the Lourdes Ballpark, former Manapla Mayor Manolet Escalante said the municipality is considering an open softball tournament, which would be similar to a commercial league. He added, an inter-farmers softball competition is also being discussed. “We want to …