By Neska Centina A man was wounded in a shooting incident at Hacienda Binitin in Barangay Blumentritt, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Friday morning. The victim, identified as 23-year-old John Rey Acupan, suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg. Following an initial investigation, Acupan and his relatives were walking in the said area when the three suspects approached …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Fire guts one house in San Carlos City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An early morning fire destroyed a house at Sitio Sumulog in Barangay Bulwangan, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. In an interview with Senior Fire Officer 1 (SFO1) Marilou Dela Cruz, San Carlos City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) fire marshall, she said they received a call around 4:32 a.m. reporting a fire …
Bidding for Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge to commence next year –Antique Governor
By Paulo Loreto Lim Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao affirmed during yesterday’s Regional Development Council-Region VI (RDC-6) meeting at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, bidding for the proposed Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge will commence towards the middle of 2018. “Hopefully, the project will be realized before the term of [President Rodrigo Duterte] ends,” she …
NOPPO ready to rejoin anti-illegal drug campaign
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) said they are available and well-prepared to return to the anti-illegal drug campaign, as ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. In a recent interview with NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., he said, while they are still awaiting official notice from the …
Dismissal is response for supporting an investigation into the Ombudsman –Degamo
By Paulo Loreto Lim After being declared dismissed from office by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales earlier this week, Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo believes her actions are a response to him earlier voicing support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to investigate the Office of the Ombudsman. The governor also pointed out, earlier this year, he …
Four arrested after eluding police checkpoint in Kabankalan City
By Neska Centina Four men were arrested after running from a police checkpoint at Sitio Buri in Barangay 4, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Thursday evening. Kabankalan City police said, while conducting a checkpoint, they spotted a male operating a motorcycle with three unidentified passengers. Upon approaching the checkpoint, the driver of the motorcycle immediately turned and avoided …
Retired police chief, driver wounded in Cauayan shooting
By Neska Centina A retired police chief and his driver were wounded in a shooting at the Bulata Pier Complex in Barangay Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Thursday night. The victims were identified as Rey Mendoza and retired Dinagat Island Provincial Police Office director, Police Senior Superintendent Inocentes Capuno. Following an initial investigation, Mendoza and Capuno exited their …
Isabela to hold ‘switch-on’ ceremony today to ring in the holiday season
Gift-giving event for municipal employees scheduled later this month By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday said the municipal government will hold a “switch-on” ceremony today to ring in the holiday season. He said the trees surrounding the town plaza will be lit up. The mayor went on to call the ceremony …
Maasin Mayor wants local police reinstated
By Paulo Loreto Lim As a result of the New People’s Army (NPA) attack on the Maasin Municipal Police Station back in June of this year, 23 police officers were relieved from their posts. Recently, Maasin Mariano Malones, Sr. has called for their reinstatement, claiming they would be an asset in identifying NPA rebels in …
2017 PFL Finals Series:Ceres FC aims to secure a spot in the finals tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC will be looking to secure a spot in the finals tonight when they host Kaya FC-Makati in the second leg of their Philippines Football League (PFL) semifinal, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Panaad Park and Stadium. Ceres Assistant Coach Ian Treyes said they are ready for tonight’s match and are hoping it …