Social media has been flooded with comments regarding the transformation of former Hasht5 member Marlou Arizala into a new “matinee” persona. Some have praised Xander Ford , while others have bashed the new image. However, Xander Ford is now living his dream image and doesn’t care either way. This kind of desperation for white skin, …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
MassKara Festival 2017 opens amid heavy rains, traffic Duterte expected on October 20
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite the heavy rains and traffic, thousands made it out to witness the official opening of the 2017 MassKara Festival. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia called last night’s opening the “tip of the iceberg,” saying more surprises await festival goers, along with festival highlights scheduled for October 21 and 22. …
BCPO Chief: Spike in robberies due to scarcity of illegal drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, revealed during a weekend press conference he believes the recent rise in robbery incidents is attributed to the scarcity of illegal drugs in the city. He explained the supply of illegal drugs in Bacolod City has been substantially …
Leonardia denies plans to remove Wanky as BCPO chief
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia on Saturday denied reports he was planning to remove Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, from his post, in light of a recent spike in the number of robbery incidents across the city. The mayor affirmed he has not …
Comelec imposes gun ban as barangay polls draw nearer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) imposed a gun ban yesterday morning as the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections draw closer, scheduled for October 23. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the gun ban was imposed as the election period is currently underway. He said candidates can start filing their certificate …
Silay City man shot, stabbed by father and son tandem
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man was shot and stabbed by a father and son tandem at Antonio Luna Interior, Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, late Saturday night. Police identified the victim as 41-year-old Leo Badian of the said area. According to Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, the suspects, identified …
Negros Occidental dengue fatalities rise to 23
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Based on a recent report by the Negros Occidental Health Surveillance System (NOHSS), a division of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), the number of dengue fatalities in Negros Occidental has risen to 23. NOHSS head Louie Fernandez said the latest fatality was a minor in Barangay 3, Victorias City. San …
Silay City anti-illegal drug unit arrests newly-identified pushers
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Three newly-identified drug pushers were arrested late Saturday morning at Antonio Luna Interior, Barangay Mambulac, Silay City by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU). Police identified the suspects as 49-year-old Mary June Canson and 35-year-old Lany Vaha of the said area; alongside 40-year-old Iris Christopher Sayo of Burgos …
Iloilo development organization seeks to ‘reaffirm pride’ in the province
Following attacks by President Rodrigo Duterte labeling Iloilo as the most “shabu-lized” province in the country, the Iloilo Economic and Development Foundation, Inc. (ILED) recently announced they plan to “reaffirm pride” in Iloilo. “We need to reaffirm our pride in Iloilo and to declare Iloilo ready as ever to take its place among the most …
Child drowns in Kabankalan City creek
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A four-year-old boy drowned in a creek Friday afternoon at La Bamba, Sitio Bunga, Barangay Orong, Kabankalan City. Police identified the victim as Fritz Allyn Eloro of the said area. According to the Kabankalan City Police Station, the father of the fatality, identified as 27-year-old Allier Anthony Eloro, …