By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) Director Wardly Getalia yesterday said they are currently monitoring “new players” in the illegal drug trade. According to earlier statements by Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., based on individuals under police custody following recent anti-illegal drug …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Annual festivities to be re-branded under ‘Bacolod@80’ throughout 2018
Holy Week, Independence Day among occasions labeled as celebrations of the city By Paulo Loreto Lim In light of the recent executive order issued by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia commencing a year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of Bacolod City, several annual events celebrated in the city have been rebranded under the “Bacolod@80” banner. …
Local gas prices increase by P2.97/L
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Gasoline prices in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental increased by P2.97 per liter (L) as a result of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. In a report by TV Patrol-Negros, Jane Anne Almaiz, the supervisor of a gasoline station located at the Capitol-Shopping Center, said fuel prices …
Former Moises Padilla Police Chief files complaint against Prosecutor’s Office official
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Pulupandan municipal police chief, Police Senior Inspector Allan Reloj, who was earlier relieved as commander of the Moises Padilla Municipal Police Station in connection to the arrest of Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo, filed a complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Deputy Provincial Prosecutor Ma. Consolacion Bascug. …
Local DepEd urged to implement health program
By Neska Centina The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently passed a resolution urging Department of Education-Bacolod (DepEd-Bacolod) Schools Division Superintendent Cynthia Demavivas to implement the “Oplan Kalusugan (OK) sa DepEd Program.” The resolution, penned by City Councilor Sonya Verdeflor, quoted DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, who described the program as “a converging effort where health …
40 families seek SP assistance in land dispute
By Neska Centina Around 40 families are requesting the assistance of the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) with regard to a land dispute over “right of way,” which refers to a portion of land that allows a person to pass through another’s property. The families live on a piece of land at Purok Makawiwili in …
Man mauled by bystanders in Bata
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 26-year-old man was recently arrested after he was mauled by bystanders who claim he was attempting to rape two minors at Purok Kamonsil in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as Bernie Lachica, a resident of the said barangay. Based on a report released by Police Station …
SAF trooper’s wife victimized by ‘Bukas Kotse’ gang
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The wife of a Special Action Force (SAF) trooper was victimized yesterday by members of the infamous ‘Bukas Kotse’ gang along Hernaez Street in Bacolod City. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, refused to name the victim due to security concerns, although she confirmed the …
City Councilor urges consistent implementation of traffic rules
By Neska Centina Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito called on the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) to be consistent in the implementation of traffic rules and regulations. Distrito, who chairs the committee on appropriations and finance, said members of BTAO should be seen on the streets, whether it is a holiday or not. He urged …
NOPPO commends San Carlos City police after P6.8M shabu haul
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., recently revealed recommendations to award officers of the San Carlos City Police Station following a P6.8 million shabu haul last Tuesday were forwarded to Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6). He added, the haul was also included in the …