Nicor-Mangilimutan: My father was mayor for nine years By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan yesterday defended her father, former La Castellana Mayor Alberto A. Nicor, Jr., who faces three charges of graft before the Sandiganbayan Third Division in relation to the issuance of permits to himself and his wife back in …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
2019 SEA Games: Vice Governor endorses call for Bacolod City to host events
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday said he supports the call by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia for the city to serve as a venue for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games competitions, scheduled to be hosted by the Philippines in 2019. In a text message from Lacson, he suggested …
Tropical Depression Agaton: Classes in Capiz suspended due to flooding
By Paulo Loreto Lim Heavy flooding caused by Tropical Depression Agaton forced Capiz Governor Tony del Rosario to suspend classes yesterday. According to Capiz Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) head Esperidion Pelaez, 111 of the 473 barangays across the province experienced flooding, with six reporting subsiding waters as of Tuesday afternoon. Based on recent …
BFP appoints new Bacolod City Fire Marshall
By Neska Centina Effective last Monday, January 1, Fire Chief Inspector Pobleo Ploteña was appointed the new Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod City (BFP-Bacolod) fire marshall, replacing Fire Superintendent Rodolfo Denaga, who was designated BFP-Negros Occidental provincial fire marshall. Ploteña previously served as operations chief for the defunct BFP-Negros Island Region (NIR). During a courtesy call …
Snatchers collared during police chase in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two snatchers were captured yesterday, following a police chase along Magsaysay Avenue and Lacson Street in Bacolod City. Police identified one of the suspects as 24-year-old Jovi Bon Japitana, a resident of Barangay Mandalagan in the said city. While cops refused to identify his accomplice, who is a minor, they …
Robbery suspect arrested in Kabankalan City
By Neska Centina A robber was arrested at the Kabankalan City Public Plaza on Tuesday. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Joboy Talaban, a resident of Coloso Street in Barangay 6 of the said city. Police recovered a bluetooth speaker, wristwatch, and necklace from the suspect, which were believed to be stolen from a home he …
Missing Sagay City motorcyclist found dead
By Neska Centina The body of the motorcyclist who reportedly fell into the Himogaan River in Sagay City during Tropical Depression Agaton last Tuesday was found yesterday morning. The fatality was identified as 33-year-old Ronnie Soberano, a resident of Sitio Pinag-iwatan in Barangay Tadlong of the said city. Police investigations revealed Soberano was washing his …
Taxi driver robbed in Villamonte
By Neska Centina A taxi driver was held up and carnapped by two unidentified suspects at Purok Bugnay in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City on Tuesday evening. The victim was identified as 49-year-old Arnel Lape, a resident of Purok Masanag Uno in Barangay 26 of the said city. Initial investigations revealed the suspects boarded the taxi from South …
Governor urges provincial employees to work together in 2018
Marañon: Thank God for the blessings given to the province By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In his New Year’s message yesterday, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. called on provincial employees to work together for the “betterment of the province.” “Let us continue to work together and unite,” he said. For 2018, the governor said …
DOST-FNRI reminds public to maintain cleanliness during mealtime
The Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) reminded the public to maintain cleanliness during mealtime. The agency reiterated the importance of washing hands, especially if family members plan to eat with their hands. DOST-FNRI also discussed how to keep cooking utensils sanitary. “Have separate towels for drying hands; plates, …