Over 300 evacuated from three barangays –CDRRMO By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the evacuation of San Carlos City’s Barangay Nataban last Monday, amid the gun battle between the Philippine Army 79th Infantry Battalion (79 IB) and suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in neighboring Barangay Guadalupe, San Carlos City Disaster …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Marañon unaware of P4M animal hub construction
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite the Negros Occidental Provincial Board approving the construction of the P4 million Negros First Animal Hub back in February, initially reported to cost P10 million, which will be used as a venue for local stock raisers to sell livestock and meat products, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. …
Six dead, 17 injured in Sipalay City lightning strike
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least six people were killed, while 17 others were injured, after they were struck by lightning yesterday afternoon at Sitio Baras-barasan in Barangay Manlocajoc, Sipalay City. Authorities identified the fatalities as 35-year-old Mary Tejoc; along with five minors, Mariel Montecino, 12; Charlene Seminion, 12; May Ann Seminion, 9; …
Vice governor calls campaign urging a Benitez gubernatorial run ‘premature’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid an ongoing signature campaign, launched by former Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Patrick Lacson, urging Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez to run for governor in the 2019 elections, Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson called the push “premature.” The incumbent provincial official said the plan may create …
Iloilo City barangays undergo training on children’s programs
A total of 180 Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPC), representing all of Iloilo City’s barangays, underwent training throughout April, with the last session taking place today at the Iloilo Grand Hotel. The event, conducted by the Iloilo City Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), through the Liga ng mga Barangay, …
Government agencies meet for ‘Save Boracay’ conference
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently led the “Save Boracay” Working Conference at the Savoy Hotel in Boracay earlier this week, ahead of the scheduled April 26 closure of the resort destination. Among those in attendance included representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and …
Gun ban violator arrested in Barangay Singcang-Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A gun ban violator was arrested early Tuesday morning in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport. Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Emon Degamo, a resident of the said barangay. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said Degamo was arrested after a complaint was lodged against …
Bacolod City resident arrested on firearms-related charges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was arrested Tuesday morning after being served an arrest warrant on firearms-related charges in Barangay 3, Bacolod City. Police identified the wanted individual as 24-year-old Ronie Ramos, a resident of Purok Cereza North in the said barangay. Police Station 2 (PS2) commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, …
Gun-wielding hitchhiker arrested by Silay City police
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected gun-wielding hitchhiker was arrested by Silay City police Tuesday afternoon after they flagged down the vehicle he was aboard in Barangay Rizal, Silay City. Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Christian Flores, a resident of Purok Baybayon in Barangay Guinhalaran of the said city. Silay City police …
Slot machine recovered from suspected illegal gambling den in Brgy. 27
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A slot machine was recovered Tuesday evening by Police Station 4 (PS4) operatives after they raided a suspected illegal gambling den in Barangay 27, Bacolod City. Police identified the owner of the slot machine as Rayman Orbino, a resident of the said area. PS4 commander, Police Chief Inspector Ritchie …