By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to social media being recently flooded with posts reporting hold-up incidents, thefts, and carnappings – along with introducing the hashtag #Bacolodisnotsafe – occurring throughout Bacolod City, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, denied all the chatter. “Bacolod is safe,” he stated. …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
NBI recovers firearms, explosives following raid on police officer’s home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives from Manila yesterday raided the home of Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Joshua Barile, an active duty police officer and member of the Regional Command Security Unit (RCSU). A search of the residence, located at Regent Pearl Homes Subdivision 2, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod …
Man mauled after firing a gun in Tangub
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man reportedly firing a gun indiscriminately in front of a barangay tanod outpost in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City was mauled by bystanders early Thursday morning. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old John Mark Ebasco, a resident of Purok Greenfield 1 in the said barangay. According to authorities, …
Four arrested for illegal gambling in Bacolod City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Four men were arrested for illegal gambling at 40 Luzuriaga-Lacson Streets in Barangay 37, Bacolod City, late Thursday afternoon. Police identified the suspects as 18-year-old Raffy Torrena, a resident of Phase 3, Barangay Handumanan; 27-year-old Joemarie dela Cruz (aka Negra) and 21-year-old Jenold Bonieta (aka Jay-ar), both residents of Purok …
Nearly P13K worth of illegal drugs confiscated from Barangay 33 buy-bust
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern The Police Station 6 (PS6) Drug Enforcement Team arrested a suspected drug pusher and seized P12,900 worth of illegal drugs, following a buy-bust operation along Rosario Street in Barangay 33, Bacolod City, Thursday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 38-year-old Jorem Escaro, a resident of Hacienda San Roque, Barangay …
PRO-18 to halt operations on Monday
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said their office will halt operations on Monday, September 25. She noted, PRO-18 personnel in Negros Occidental have already been transferred back to PRO-6, while their counterparts in Negros Oriental have transferred back to PRO-7. The realignment came after …
PENRO, DENR, DPWH working to ensure mangroves are protected amid esplanade projects
During the recent Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council meeting, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Raul Lorilla assured the ongoing esplanade projects throughout Iloilo City are being conducted with measures to ensure mangrove plantations are protected. According to a release, both the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) and the Department of Public …
65 ICCC students pass TESDA exams
A total of 65 Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) students passed national certificate examinations administered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Region VI (TESDA-6), last month. They have undergone competency, skills and credibility training at Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC) Molo Campus, which offers courses such as food processing, driving, carpentry, masonry, automotive, …
OPA promotes agri-tourism destinations in Negros Occidental
During a recent interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Melimar Sanogal of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) discussed the importance of agri-tourism. “Agri-tourism develops awareness in the community especially among those who are unfamiliar with the agriculture sector,” the OPA official said. Sanogal noted, OPA has assisted farms, agricultural associations, and other …
Three Negrenses join delegation of youth leader delegation in China
By Jade T. Miraflores Three Negrenses were among the 54 youth leaders to represent the Philippines on a visit to China earlier this month. The Philippine Youth Leaders’ Visit to China was organized by the Chinese government, through the All-China Youth Federation and the Chinese embassy in Manila, in partnership with the National Youth Commission …