By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A tricycle operator allegedly pointed a gun at a visiting foreign diplomat following a traffic accident in Barangay 4, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, late Saturday evening. Police identified the victim as 31-year-old Nawfal Chajia, a Lebanese diplomat temporarily residing in Makati City. In a follow-up interview with Kabankalan City police chief, …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Kabankalan City Mayor reiterates retirement plans after term ends
Zayco: After 31 years in public life, I want to rest from politics By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After earlier brushing aside political talk regarding the ongoing shift towards a federal form of government, Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco reiterated his intentions to retire after his terms ends in 2019. “I want to enjoy the …
PHO cautions public over flu-like illness due to weather changes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) cautioned the public yesterday regarding a possible spike in flu-like illness brought about by the sudden change in weather. PHO head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said the weather this month has been unpredictable, recording hot and humid conditions during the day and rains during …
Inspections planned after ‘BOSS’ ends
Montoyo: Brgy. 4 will be prioritized By Neska Centina Once the ongoing Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) at the Bacolod City Government Center comes to a close, which is currently scheduled to end on February 28, Executive Assistant Samuel Montoyo said an inspection team will be deployed to check on commercial establishments across the city. He pointed …
Nine barangays cited in violation of waste segregation order
By Neska Centina Based on a recent report by the Solid Waste Enforcers and Educators Team, nine Bacolod City barangays were cited in violation of the city’s waste segregation order. The group identified Barangays 1, 6, 12, 24, 39, 40, Banago, Mandalagan, and Mansilingan as the noncompliant neighborhoods. Last week, Bacolod City Vice Mayor El …
Local watchdog group demands explanation for Baciwa fee increases
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Wennie Sancho, secretary-general for Bacolod City-based watchdog group Water Watch Advocates (WWA), released a statement yesterday demanding the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) explain the recent increases to meter repair and maintenance fees, which are scheduled to go up by P15 next month. WWA demanded an explanation in order for …
Motorist nabbed for drug possession after evading checkpoint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorist was arrested by members of Police Station 8 (PS8) after he allegedly tried to evade a police checkpoint along Lacson Extension in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, late Sunday evening. Police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Joffrey Jaducana, a resident of Purok Katilingban in Barangay Banago of the said city. PS8 …
Pickpocket nabbed during Sinulog sa Kabankalan
By Joland Jose Abraham A pickpocket was nabbed by Kabankalan City police after he allegedly tried to victimize a reveler during Sinulog sa Kabankalan highlights, Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Romel Paril, a resident of Fortune Town in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City. Investigators from the Kabankalan City police said the victim, who has requested …
Bacolodnon gunned down by riding-in-tandem suspects in Hinigaran
By Joland Jose Abraham A 49-year-old man from Bacolod City was gunned down by two unidentified suspects early yesterday morning along Rizal Street in Barangay Pilar, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Jonie Noli, a resident of Purok Magnolia in Barangay 7, Bacolod City. Hinigaran municipal police said Noli, along with his wife …
BCPO personnel undergo seminars
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) personnel underwent refresher seminars yesterday on the rooftop of the BCPO administration building. BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, led the opening ceremonies for workshops geared towards crime scene first responders and focused on the new generation of investigation solution e-products. According to Ebreo, …