By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reportedly seized almost P756,000 worth of shabu since their return to the campaign against illegal drugs. BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said, from December 23 of last year until January 31, 2018, they have conducted 47 anti-drug operations. The operations resulted in 74 …
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Negros Occidental Provincial Government discusses preparations for Mt. Kanlaon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the ongoing activity at Mt. Mayon in Albay, Negros Occidental Provincial Executive Assistant Jon Aying yesterday met with Office of the Civil Defense-Region VI Director Roberto Nuñez to discuss plans for the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) in the event Mt. Kanlaon erupts. “We already …
Bacolod City Police Chief requests curfew ordinance amendment
Ebreo: A clear penal clause is needed By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, recently asked the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod to amend City Ordinance No. 331, otherwise known as the city’s curfew ordinance. Based on BCPO records, from January 1 to 31 of this …
BCPO calls on Diocese to join campaign urging drug personalities to surrender
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently reiterated their appeal to the Diocese of Bacolod to join them in convincing drug personalities to surrender through “Oplan: Tokhang Reboot.” BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said leaders from every religious denomination in the city are welcome to join them …
P300K worth of drugs seized in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least P300,000 worth of drugs were seized in a buy-bust operation yesterday evening at La Herencia Subdivision, Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as Elias Cabugatan, a resident of Barangay 31; and Edwin Vivero of Barangay Estefania. According to operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), …
Five nabbed for illegal drugs in Mansilingan
By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern Five people were arrested yesterday afternoon following a drug bust conducted by anti-drug operatives from Police Station 7 (PS7) at Block 28, Lot 40, Purok Kabugwason in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 42-years-old Joeffrey Tiapon; 22-year-old Jeric John Medel; 47-year-old Joel Simon; 47-year-old Alejandro Toriano; and …
Buyer of P6.4B shabu shipment arrested in Iloilo
According to the National Bureau of Investigation-Region VI (NBI-6), the suspected recipient of a P6.4 billion shipment of shabu that entered the country last year was recently arrested by authorities in Iloilo. NBI-6 director, Atty. Max Salvador, identified the suspect as Eirene Mae Tatad. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo Iloilo, the local NBI chief …
Provincial Board approves construction of P10M livestock facility
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Board recently approved the construction of the P10 million Negros First Animal Hub, which will be used as a venue for local stock raisers to sell their livestock and meat products. “In this facility, producers will no longer need middlemen as they could sell their products …
Dumaguete City Mayor calls for cooperation amid row between Degamo, Teves
By Paulo Loreto Lim After being asked to serve as referee for a supposed boxing bout planned between Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and Negros Oriental third district Rep. Arnulfo Teves, Jr., Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Remollo called for unity. “Instead of fighting each other and debating on personal matters, I sincerely believe it is …
Three former rebels receive nearly P200K in assistance from Iloilo DILG
By Paulo Loreto Lim Earlier this week, the Iloilo Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), through its Comprehensive Local Integration Program, provided a total P195,000 to three residents of Barangay Cabatangan in Lambunao, Iloilo, claiming to be former rebels. Following a meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council at the Provincial Capitol, …