By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. slammed the New People’s Army (NPA) yesterday and endorsed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to cancel peace talks with the rebels. “It’s not only Guihulngan City, they have also conducted ambushes in several other places,” Marañon said, referring to the deadly attack that occurred last …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
SONA 2017 Marañon: Duterte is the right president at the right time
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. offered positive remarks for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), which was delivered earlier this week. During a press conference yesterday morning at the Provincial Capitol, the governor said Duterte has the true makings of a strong leader for the Filipino …
Senator encourages local millers to take active role in improving the sugar industry
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga While speaking before the Mill District Development Council (MDCC) summit yesterday at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged local sugar millers to take an active role in improving the sugar industry. She advised the council to prepare documentation in order to take advantage of the …
Remains of slain Guihulngan City police officers returned home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains of the police officers killed during last week’s New People’s Army (NPA) ambush in Guihulngan City were recently returned to their respective homes. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, Guihulngan City Vice Mayor Ernesto Reyes said the remains of city police chief, Police Superintendent Arnel Arpon, were returned …
Candoni official appeals for calm following NPA attack rumor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Nicholas Lachica, the head of the local rescue and emergency services in Candoni, Negros Occidental, recently appealed for calm following unverified reports claiming the New People’s Army (NPA) was planning an attack on the municipality. Based on information disseminating on social media, around 100 NPA members are planning an attack …
Excise tax on sugar, fuel makes tax reform package a challenge –Ejercito
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator JV Ejercito recently noted the proposed excise taxes on sugar-sweetened products and fuel make passing the Comprehensive Tax Reform Package a challenge. He said, as a sponsor of the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA), the excise tax on sugar will “surely affect” farmers. The senator added, the excise tax …
Suspect in killing of Escalante City couple captured
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga One of three suspects in the killing and robbery of a married couple in Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, was arrested by police after a lengthy follow-up operation. Escalante City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Rollie Pondevilla, said 44-year-old Salcedo Lobaton was captured in neighboring Sagay City in a joint operation …
Suspected drug pusher nabbed in Dumaguete City buy-bust
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected 59-year-old drug pusher was caught selling a sachet of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation conducted by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) of the Dumaguete City Police Station at Zone 4, Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as Mario …
Negrense singers win international competition
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Two singers from Negros Occidental, who recently won various divisions of the 2017 World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA), celebrated their victories yesterday at 21 Restaurant, along Lacson Street in Bacolod City. Cristiani Rebada of Cadiz City won the senior grand champion titles for vocal soloist of the …
Classes suspended at Talisay City school following complaints of foul odor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Talisay City South Elementary School officials suspended classes after students complained of a foul odor, following a suspected chemical spill. In a statement by the Talisay City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), nine students were rushed to the city’s health clinic after complaining of dizziness, vomiting, and stomach aches. …