By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The family of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” winner Noven Belleza denied accusations he was involved in the rape of a 19-year-old girl in Cebu City over the weekend. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, the singer’s father, Reynaldo Belleza, said the family cannot believe the news his son is currently …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Lakawon resort owner to probe robbery of former Pagadian City Mayor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Lakawon Island Resort and Spa owner Vladimir Gonzales said he will investigate the robbery that victimized two of his guests, former Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co and his wife, over the weekend. Upon learning of the incident, Gonzales said he contacted members of the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office …
Board Member considering congressional run
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Alain Gatuslao said consultations are ongoing as he considers a run for fifth district congressman in 2019, set to be vacated by incumbent Rep. Alejandro Mirasol. The second term board member said he is currently going around the district gathering feedback on his plans. He …
NPA: We killed RPA-ABB commander
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) Roselyn Pelle Command yesterday claimed responsibility for the killing of a former Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) commander Charlie Buli-buli in Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) earlier this month. In a statement, Ka Cecil Estrella, spokesperson of the Roselyn Pelle Command, said Buli-buli was tagged …
Black bug infestation expands to 14 hectares
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial agriculturist, Atty. Japhet Masculino, confirmed yesterday the black bug infestation in the southern part of Negros Occidental has expanded to around 14 hectares. Last week, it was reported the infestation was affecting 4.6 hectares of rice plantations in Barangay Batuan, La Carlota City. Masculino noted, the infestation in La …
NEDA-6 Director: Investors hesitant about Panay railway revival
According to National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI (NEDA-6) Director Ro-Ann Bacal, investors are hesitant about plans to revive the Panay railway, expressing concerns about expected costs. The plans, which were introduced by President Rodrigo Duterte during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), are not part of the administration’s “Build, Build, Build” …
Iloilo MSMEs trade fair expected to net P2M in sales
The ongoing Ilonggo Food, Arts & Crafts Festival 2017 at SM City Iloilo is expected to net P2M in sales. According to Iloilo Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Director Diosdado Cadena, the figure would surpass last year’s sales figures. “This is a venue to let future buyers see the development of our …
Sipalay City driver arrested for jai-alai
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A driver in Sipalay City was arrested by police after he was caught soliciting money for the illegal numbers game jai-alai, late Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Godfrey Gandecila, a resident of Purok 1, Barangay 5 in the said city. Sipalay City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Romeo …
Surrendered drug personality nabbed in San Carlos City bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drug personality that surrendered under Oplan Tokhang was arrested in a buy-bust operation at Zone 6, Ylagan Extension, Barangay 6, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Monday morning. Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Rosendo Molmorida, a street level drug target and resident of the said barangay. San Carlos City police chief, …
Project Dungganon members attacked in Hinigaran
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio Two members of Project Dungganon were wounded by an unknown suspect while riding a motorcycle along Barangay Road in Barangay Baga-as, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Monday morning. Police identified the victims as Julie Barcoma, a community officer of Project Dungganon’s Hinigaran branch and resident of Barangay Pilar, Hinigaran; and Edgar …