By Paulo Loreto Lim The most recent Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) data revealed the city’s crime rate continues to decline, a trend ICPO operations chief, Police Superintendent Jowel Saliba, credits to police visibility and curfew implementation. “If you notice an unusual person [committing] suspicious acts in your barangay, report it immediately to the police,” …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Local firecracker producers worried about Chinese-made pyrotechnics
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local firecracker producers organization, the Hinigaran Firecracker and Pyrotechnic Manufacturers Dealers and Retailers Association, Inc., recently expressed concerns over the reported smuggling of pyrotechnics into the country from China. Association President Navarro Baylon, Jr. said the entry of the said products could negatively affect their business. He also noted, the …
Himamaylan City Councilor opposes P10 million fountain, garden project
Gatuslao deflects when asked if move is ‘politically motivated’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to a proposal for a P10 million fountain and garden project in front of the Himamaylan City Hall, City Councilor Justin Gatuslao voiced his opposition to the budget item. “These developments are unnecessary,” he said. While proponents of the …
Two groups sign agreement to support PRO-6 in their anti-criminality campaign
By Paulo Loreto Lim A memorandum was recently signed between Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) and two groups, Task Force Crusaders for Democracy, Inc. and Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines, Inc., agreeing to coordinate in regards to the ongoing anti-criminality campaign in the region. According to PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, the two groups …
Man nabbed in San Carlos City for posing as NOPPO director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man who allegedly introduced himself as the new provincial police director of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) was nabbed by San Carlos City police last Monday. Police identified the suspect as Noel Celestino, a native of General Santos City. San Carlos City police chief, Police Superintendent D’Artagnan …
Former cop arrested for drugs, guns in San Carlos City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former police officer was arrested by San Carlos City police after a warrant was issued against him on drug and gun-related charges at San Juan Bonifacio in Barangay 5, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, late Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Remus Bayawa, a resident of the said barangay. …
Serenio involved in Mandalagan shooting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Berya drug group bagman Ricky Serenio was reportedly involved in a shooting incident along Lacson Street in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, early yesterday morning. The former drug personality had paid P720,000 in bail earlier this year after the courts allowed him to be placed under the custody of Moises …
CSAV enjoys Boracay treat following NOPSSCEA triumph
The Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) basketball team celebrated their first Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) men’s basketball title with a surprise reward trip to Boracay. Co-team manager Paul Oliver Cruz said the Boracay trip was a prize for the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice made throughout the …
Badminton tutoring course opens today at USLS, Pohang Center
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine Badminton Association-Smash Pilipinas Shuttle Time Teacher and Tutor Course opens today at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) and the Pohang Badminton Center. The event is scheduled to run until Saturday, December 9. The course seeks to provide teachers the capability to plan fun and safe badminton …
2017 Pacific School Games
Philippines wins most recent double header to remain undefeated By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine national softball team continued their undefeated streak at the ongoing 2017 Pacific School Games at the Adelaide Shores Sports Complex in Adelaide, Australia, yesterday, sweeping another double header, beating the Australian states of Western Australia, 4-3, and Queensland, …