By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were arrested at a police checkpoint late Sunday evening in Barangay Pinocutan, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as Alex Martin Belonio and Cliff Villanueva, both residents of Barangay Poblacion Uno in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Calatrava municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector John …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Sales boy arrested for allegedly stealing P325K
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A sales boy was arrested by police after he allegedly stole P325,000 in cash from his employer yesterday morning along San Juan Street in Barangay 12, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Beny Ventura, a resident of Mari Norte, San Andres, Romblon. Police Station 1 (PS1) commander, …
City scholarship screenings underway
After the Iloilo City government earlier announced they would be providing scholarships for 200 qualified incoming college freshman for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year, with recipients receiving P1,000 per month, or P5,000 per term, screenings for the financial assistance are currently ongoing and are expected to continue until May 25. Qualified beneficiaries must be an …
Pawnshop robbery foiled in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A robbery attempt at a pawnshop on Sunday in Barangay 1, Kabankalan City was foiled after the establishment’s alarm systems went off. Police have yet to identify the suspects in the robbery attempt. Based on investigations by Kabankalan City police, the suspects tried to break in by tunneling through …
Barangay/SK Elections 2018
Talisay City kagawad candidate dies prior to polls By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A candidate for Barangay Dos Hermanas kagawad in Talisay City, Negros Occidental reportedly died of a heart attack Sunday evening, prior to yesterday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Police identified the fatality as 56-year-old Edwin Jalwin, a resident of …
Louie Sangalang: Defying the expected against all odds
A glimpse into the multifaceted world of the FWD North Pole Marathon finisher and a Sante Barley Tri-Team powerhouse Life begins at 40, they say. But for Luisito “Louie” Sangalang II, a kickass multi-sport athlete, this age means so much more than just reaping all the benefits of hard work. It is also a …
SC: Boracay lands still gov’t owned up to now
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God…” (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, the Holy Bible). LANDS IN BORACAY, STILL GOVERNMENT-OWNED UP TO …
Shopping spree for vote sellers
Yesterday, the day of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, was a happy time for liquor companies, shopping malls, and fast foods chains. That happiness will likely still be prevalent today, why? With the tradition of Filipinos exchanging their votes for, at least, P100, those funds will likely go to buying food or spent …
Negrense boxer knocks out opponent
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific featherweight champion Genesis ‘Azukal’ Servania of Bacolod City knocked out his opponent, Indonesia’s Jason Butar Butar, over the weekend at the SM City North EDSA Skydome in Quezon City. Servania earned his 14th knockout victory in the fifth round. Meanwhile, in the main event, …
Fil-Sino Inter-Company Basketball Tournament
Basecom, Royal Star Trading win in Class B By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Basecom recently defeated Organic Solutions, 78-76, in the first round of Class B eliminations in the ongoing Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Conference Inter-Company Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym; meanwhile, Royal Star Trading defeated …