Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III and Nikki Lopez Benitez, wife of Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez, recently met to discuss plans for a three-day medical and surgical mission at the Teresita Locsin Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City, with screenings expected to take place between October 7 and November 9, 2017. Anticipated …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Governors, Mayors, BFAR officials sign environmental covenant
Officials from Negros Occidental, Iloilo, and Cebu signed a covenant over the weekend geared towards the conservation, protection, and restoration of the Visayan Sea, during the 9th Visayan Sea Summit on Sicogon Island, part of Carles, Iloilo. Among the signatories were Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr.; Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr.; Bureau of Fisheries …
Police provide safety tips for women
cThe Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently provided safety tips for women. In regards to traveling around the city, police suggest women carry mace, a type of tear gas, with them if they are alone and need to defend themselves. Police also advise, when riding a jeepney, to be wary if all of the passengers …
American legislators target Duterte to score political points
“A man with the human rights records of President Duterte should not be invited to the White House and, if he comes, I will lead the protest.” –Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-2, D) Recently, two members of the United States House of Representatives publicly stated their opposition to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Rep. Jim McGovern is …
The familiar road that is Martial Law
During the peak of the 2016 presidential election, many thought those who spoke negatively on the prospect of a President Rodrigo Duterte administration were “jumping to conclusions.” “Give the man a chance,” they said. “Look at what he did in Davao,” they said. With his crude mannerisms and insensitive comebacks, he easily became a champion …
Police chief slayed in Guihulngan City ambush
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) confirmed Guihulngan City police chief, Police Superintendent Arnel Arpon, alongside five other police officers and a city councilor escort, were killed following a firefight yesterday with members of the New People’s Army (NPA). According to PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, the five slain officers …
Governor awaiting titles for properties in Bacolod City, Talisay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said yesterday, he is awaiting the transfer of land titles from property purchases made in Hacienda Conchita-Manayaosayao, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City; and Hacienda Minuluan-Panlilio, Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City. “The documents have already been approved by the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue),” he affirmed. The …
Local Muslim leaders express support for Martial Law extension
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local Muslim leaders recently expressed their support for the extension of Martial Law in Mindanao, claiming there is sufficient reason for the move. Omar Betita, an Imam of the Dhar Al-Dhikr Mosque in Barangay Mansilingan, said the extension would bring security not only to embattled Marawi City but to …
Drug pusher arrested by murdered Guihulngan City police chief prior to ambush
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hours before being killed in a firefight with members of the New People’s Army (NPA), Guihulngan City police chief, Police Superintendent Arnel Arpon, arrested a suspected drug pusher in a buy-bust operation at Sitio Bateria, Barangay Poblacion, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, late Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Ireneo De …
PRO-6 reports decline in crime across the region
According to data from Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6), the number of criminal incidents between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 totaled 36,690; a decline from the 40,100 recorded in the preceding time period. The drop indicates an 8.5 percent fall in crime throughout the region. PRO-6 director, Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, attributed the …