By Paulo Loreto Lim As members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepare to re-enter the campaign against illegal drugs, following the recent memorandum put forward by President Rodrigo Duterte, Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Marlon Tayaba, vowed more diligence as the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) prepares for reactivation. “We …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Suspected robber nabbed in EB Magalona
By Neska Centina A man was arrested following a robbery in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, Monday afternoon. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Benny Boy ‘Borotoy’ Ballador. Police investigation said the victims, Marjhon Perasol and Arnel Torres, were auditing customer receipt when Ballador, armed with a knife, declared hold up and seized P1,000 cash. The suspect was …
Six nabbed for illegal fishing in Pontevedra
By Neska Centina The Pontevedra Municipal Police Station-Bantay Dagat Task Force arrested six crew members of a fishing boat on charges of illegal fishing in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Mondaymorning. The crew members were identified as 48-year-old Danny Ignacio, 27-year-old Jeremiah Morit, 27-year-old Joash Villaram, 35-year-old James Morit, 29-year-old Jobert Morit, and 27-year-old Tony Aliyacyac. Police said …
Two men wounded in stabbing, shooting incident in Victorias City
By Neska Centina Two men were wounded in a shooting and stabbing incident at Barrio Estado in Barangay 10, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Sunday evening. The victims were identified as 34-year-old Ricarte Sabala and 20-year-old Albert Morales. According to an initial investigation by the Victorias City Police Station, Sabala was comforting a friend, identified as 24-year-old Jay …
Mayor on extending Martial Law: Leave it to the ‘wisdom’ of Congress
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the decision on extending Martial Law in Mindanao is up to Congress to decide. “I would leave it to them to decide,” he said. “They have the wisdom.” The mayor also asserted congressional representatives act in the best interest of the people. Earlier, House …
La Carlota City government lifts cease order against ethanol plant
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The La Carlota City government recently lifted the cease order issued against a Roxol Bioenergy Corporation ethanol plant, which was initially implemented last month following complaints from residents reporting a “foul and obnoxious odor.” Based on a letter forwarded to parent company Roxas Holdings, Inc., the order was lifted following …
BCBC Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League 2017
Silverado, Centerline 2 lead the men’s division By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Silverado and Centerline 2 currently lead their respective divisions in the ongoing Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Open Trios Duckpin Bowling League 2017 at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Silverado leads Category A with 5,005 pinfalls, followed …
NOHSAAI Duckpin Bowling Festival for Unity
Class of 1997 remains atop Bracket A By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Class of 1997 continues to lead Bracket A in the 2017-2018 Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association, Inc. (NOHSAAI) Duckpin Bowling Festival for Unity at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The Class of 1997 leads with 1,541 …
13 nurses complete Japanese language training program
Genki Negros, Inc. (GNI), a language training center, recognized 13 nurses who completed their Japanese language training program with a commencement ceremony at Mayfair Plaza. The students underwent training from June 13 to November 29 at the GNI Japanese Language Training Center. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. addressed the event, where he called the …
Talisay City distributes over P340K in transportation allowances for PWDs
The Talisay City government recently distributed a total of P340,650 in last quarter transportation allowances for 757 persons with disabilities (PWDs). Those gathered also underwent an orientation on RA 7277, or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, along with RA 9442, which amended the former. The Talisay City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) office is …