Following the death of the top Western Visayas drug lord Richard ‘Buang’ Prevendido last Friday, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, named Ernesto ‘Erning’ Bolivar as their next target. Bolivar currently has a warrant for his arrest in violation of RA 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Himamaylan City Mayor: Love Negros endorsed me
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During the recent inauguration of the new Himamaylan City Hall, Mayor Agustin Ernesto Bascon said the Love Negros political coalition offered their endorsement if he were to run for Negros Occidental fifth district representative, set to be vacated by incumbent Rep. Alejandro Mirasol in 2019. However, Bascon said he …
Mayor: BCC is the best college in Bacolod City
By Paulo Loreto Lim Speaking during the opening ceremonies for Bacolod City College (BCC) foundation week at the BAYS Center yesterday, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia touted the school as it celebrates its 20th founding anniversary. “We can say that we are one of the best, if not the best college in Bacolod City,” …
Isabela man found dead in Binalbagan
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man who watched over a hacienda in Talisay City, Negros Occidental was shot dead Sunday morning along the highway in Barangay Marina, Binalbagan. Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Rolando Hemosa, a resident of Barangay Guintubdan, Isabela. According to Binalbagan Municipal Police Station chief, Police Chief Inspector Anthony …
Three dead, two wounded in La Castellana hacking incident
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A Sunday evening hacking incident in La Castellana, Negros Occidental left three members of one family dead and two others wounded. Police identified the fatalities as 39-year-old Luis Solis, a resident of Sitio Kambugnay, Barangay Cabacungan in the said city, along with his two minor children. …
City Councilor to convene Bacolod Water Watch on Thursday
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., who chairs the Bacolod Water Consumers Watch, Inc., or Bacolod Water Watch, will assemble representatives from each of the city’s barangays on Thursday, September 7, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Session Hall in the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) to discuss the status …
Property dispute arises in Villamonte, owner seeks to appease informal settlers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 3.5-hectare property in the middle of the Bacolod Shopping Center in Barangay Villamonte is in question as the initial property owners expressed fear of rising tensions among informal settlers who currently occupy the lot. Gilbert Martir spoke with the media yesterday, where he explained his family had previously …
Governor pushes for new coastal highway
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday said he would like to see a new highway to complement the existing coastal road. “The current coastal road should be widened and developed,” he said. The governor said the proposed highway should go through less-populated areas, in an effort to develop …
Iloilo City Government recognized outstanding employees
Seven employees of the Iloilo City government were recently recognized during the recent 80th Charter Day Celebration with the awarding of the 2017 Most Outstanding City Government Employees awards at the Iloilo City Hall. Metro Aide II Rey Malunda of the General Services Office was awarded for maintaining cleanliness in his area; Social Welfare Officer …
Iloilo City OSCA seeking nominations for awards recognizing local seniors
The Iloilo City Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) is currently seeking nominations for the Huluwaran sang Katigulangan Awards 2017, planned for October 5, which recognizes local senior citizens who have made significant contributions to their communities. The program is part of the annual Elderly Filipino Week observance. Nomination forms are available at OSCA or …