The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) recently named Dumaguete City the “Best Retirement Area Deemed as Retiree-Friendly,” based on standards set by various agencies, including the United Nations and the World Health Organization. Among the criteria for the award are cost of living, friendliness of locals, climate, healthcare, and peace and order. “The Philippines offers countless …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Maasin senior claims abuse compelled him to shoot his son
Miranda: I did not regret what I did A senior citizen from Maasin, Iloilo surrendered to police over the weekend after shooting and killing his son, 37-year-old Felimon Miranda. 64-year-old Eduardo Miranda, a resident of the town’s Barangay Siwalo, claimed his actions were done in response to abuse inflicted by his son. According to …
PRO-6: Officers involved in Sum-ag shootout acted lawfully
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, said the police officers involved in the recent shootout in Bacolod City’s Barangay Sum-ag, which led to the death of two suspected robbers, acted lawfully. According to Bulalacao, information provided regarding the incident indicate there was no “overkill” on …
NPA criticizes Moises Padilla mayor over anti-illegal drug operation
Spokesperson: Peña’s statements are ‘all lies’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) Leonardo Panaligan Command criticized Moises Padilla Mayor and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Adviser Magdaleno Peña over the P72 million worth of shabu seized in San Carlos City last week. In a statement forwarded by spokesperson Ka …
More PRO-6 police chiefs relieved from duty due to poor performance
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) recently announced another batch of police chiefs across the region will be relieved from duty due to poor performance in the war against illegal drugs. Last month, the regional office relieved 23 police chiefs. According to PRO-6 director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, in addition to officials with poor records, “overstaying” …
Man assaulted, stabbed by juveniles in Pulupandan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 20-year-old man was left stabbed and badly bruised after a group of juveniles assaulted him inside an internet cafe late Sunday night in Barangay Zone 2, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victim as Sariego Rex, a resident of the town’s Barangay Zone 7. Pulupandan municipal police investigators …
Senior nabbed for selling drugs in Estefania
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 63-year-old man was recently arrested after he allegedly sold a sachet of suspected shabu to an undercover cop at the City Ville Subdivision in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as Abelardo Sumpio, a resident of the said area. Police Station 4 (PS4) anti-drug operatives said …
Two Bacolod City schools qualify for ‘Battle of the Brains’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City schools Riverside College, Inc. Senior High School and Dr. Vicente Gustilo Memorial National High School recently qualified to represent the Bacolod area in the Negros Island Battle of the Brains grand finals. The regional science quiz bee, which is conducted by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), saw …
NDRRMC meets to discuss storm response
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) response cluster recently met in Quezon City to discuss the ongoing response effort to storms that have impacted Luzon and the Visayas. The response cluster, which will closely monitor relief efforts and assistance, was activated after the NDRRM Operations Center raised their alert status to “Red” …
Inspect those carrying deadly weapons
Residents have aired complaints about police failing to conduct random searches of those carrying deadly weapons. Police seem to be waiting for somebody to be stabbed or shot – it is a common belief that police often wait for something to happen before taking action. Just like during the election period, this is a time …