A total of 34 individuals from Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, who previously surrendered to law enforcement due to illegal drugs, recently completed drug rehabilitation, a first for the municipality. According to Barotac Nuevo police chief, Police Chief Inspector Raymond Celoso, the 34 are among the 227 total drug users and dealers to surrender in the town. …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Bacolod-Japan Friendship Day observed
The Bacolod City Government Center hosted a Bacolod-Japan Friendship Day event yesterday. Among the activities that took place included performances by MassKara Festival dancers, Philippine folk dancers, and an acoustic band; cosplay events; and the presentation of a yukata, a type of kimono. The observance is in accordance with a city ordinance that mandates the …
Man accused of causing a disturbance arrested on weapons possession
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man accused of causing a disturbance in Barangay Payao, Binalbagan was recently arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm. Police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Morito Pabillar, a resident of Barangay Cansalungon in Isabela, Negros Occidental. Binalbagan municipal police said they responded after concerned citizens claimed Pabillar was causing …
Two nabbed for selling drugs in Brgy. 4
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were arrested early yesterday morning following an operation at Purok Ube in Barangay 4, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 32-year-old Heric Tupan and 40-year-old Joemar Anacan, both residents of Purok Camote Kahoy in the said barangay. Based on records released by Police Station …
Silay City man throws four-month-old daughter against a wall
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A four-month-old was recently killed after she was thrown against a wall by her father at Sitio Tayap in Barangay Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old farmer Marjun Cusay, a resident of the said area. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, said …
Public office is a public trust
Government service is imbued with public interest and a public servant must ensure that public interest is served above all else. The conduct and behavior of government officials should be beyond reproach and one who occupies an elevated position in government must be free from impropriety. At times, constituents are not happy with the way …
Where is the traffic czar?
With more traffic lights installed throughout Bacolod City, the necessity for traffic enforcers has reduced; even when there were more deployed to the streets, many of them weren’t even licensed drivers, nor did they understand traffic management. Imagine, there were around 400 traffic enforcers unsuccessfully monitoring the streets, which cost the local government millions. …
Philippines beats defending champions in Chinese football tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine U13 football team, led by the Negros Occidental Football Association, defeated defending champions China, 3-0, in their opening match of the Soong Ching Ling Cup in Beijing, China. Bago City’s Earl Siconiegue opened scoring with a penalty and Elijah Zedric of San Carlos City added two. “Our …
2018 Little League Softball World Series
Negros First out of contention By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros First Softball Team, representing the Asia-Pacific region, is out of contention at the 2018 Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon in the United States, after losing 2-1 to Tunkhannock Little League of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, representing the East region. The …
Vice Governor challenges Peña to prove drug accusations
Lacson: San Carlos City supports Duterte’s war on drugs By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently challenged Moises Padilla Mayor and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) adviser Magdaleno Peña to prove allegations claiming politicians from the province’s first congressional district are actively protecting drug lords. In a …