By Neska Centina Operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bacolod Field Office seized P150,000 worth of suspected shabu following the arrest of seven suspects, along with one minor, in the raid of a home at Purok Cagaycay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, Wednesday afternoon. The target subject was identified as 18-year-old Carlos Sonico, who …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Police visibility enhanced at Iloilo City nightlife hotspot following weekend shooting
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following last weekend’s shooting death of 24-year-old Rey Myr Tan, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III ordered enhanced police visibility at nightlife hotspot, the Smallville Complex, located in the city’s Mandurriao district. “[Police] must improve their operations in order to succeed in maintaining [the] peace and order of the place,” …
Governor backs classification of NPA as ‘terrorists’
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the recent declaration by President Rodrigo Duterte to classify the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) as a terror organization, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. backed the call. “It has long been overdue,” he stated. In addition, with the president suspending peace talks between the government …
Two soldiers wounded following Himamaylan City shootout between Army, NPA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two Philippine Army soldiers were wounded after a gunfight broke out between the military and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at Sitio Cunalom in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, yesterday morning. Authorities identified the two wounded as Sergeant Jomar Dolorfino and Private Jelord Para-onda, both members of …
Magsaysay-Araneta flyover opening moved to next week
Openings previously speculated in October, November By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After announcing last month the Magsaysay-Araneta flyover would be opened by the end of November, even previously speculating an early opening in October, Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said the structure will open to traffic next week, December 15. In a press conference …
Eight nabbed on illegal gambling in Villamonte
By Neska Centina Eight individuals were arrested on suspicions of illegal gambling in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, Wednesday night. The suspects were identified as Arnel Mondejar, Roy Ubradilla, Ala Matus, Rolly Hofileña, Allan Sibugal, Roque Hofileña, Henry Sibugal, and Melvin Maratas. According to officials from Police Station 4, the eight were caught playing an illegal numbers …
Arrest warrant issued for notorious robbery group leader
By Neska Centina The leader of the notorious Rondoy robbery group was served a warrant of arrest for the crime of frustrated murder at his detention cell, Wednesday afternoon. Alex ‘Rondoy’ Barredo attempted to shoot Police Officer 2 (PO2) Joash Bombat amid a police stakeout, during the suspect’s arrest last October. The warrant was issued by …
NOPPO Director cautions public on individuals posing as law enforcement officers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a man from General Santos City was caught posing as “Police Senior Superintendent Noel Garcia” in San Carlos City earlier this week, NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, yesterday cautioned the public on individuals posing as law enforcement officers. “Do not immediately believe [them],” he warned. “Ask …
Final RDC-6 meeting for 2017 will take place in Talisay City today
The final 2017 meeting for the Regional Development Council-VI (RDC-6) will be held today, December 8, in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. According to National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI Director Ro-Ann Bacal, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, who was supposed to provide an update on the ongoing “Build, Build, Build” project, will …
SCUAA-6: 12 schools set to compete in the volleyball competition
By Zendie Abraham and Annie Lorenzo The volleyball competition of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association-Region VI (SCUAA-6) meet opened earlier this week at the Sibalom covered gym in Antique. 12 schools from across the Western Visayas region, with both men’s and women’s team, are taking part in the competition. According to …