Photo contest winner revealed Jervie Lazaro of Sta. Cruz, Laguna was recently named the winner of the MassKara Festival 2018 “Kari sa MassKara, Dala Camera” photo contest. After beating out 152 other entries, he was awarded P30,000 and a Fujifilm XA-10 camera. Meanwhile, Matt Prince Parreñas of Silay City came in second; while Michol …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Top drug suspect nabbed in Singcang-Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The tenth most wanted drug suspect by Police Station 8 (PS8) was arrested yesterday morning following an anti-drug operation at Purok Neptune in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Chris Dayanan, a resident of the said area. PS8 commander, Police Chief Inspector Ruel Culanag, said …
High-value drug target arrested in Victorias City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A high-value drug target was arrested Monday afternoon following a buy-bust operation at Villa Victoria in Barangay 13, Victorias City. Police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Reynald Opelario, a resident of the said barangay. Victorias City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Eduardo Corpuz, said they arrested Opelario after he …
Did anyone thank God when Catriona Gray won Miss Universe?
“…In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight…” –Proverbs 3:6 After being crowned Miss Universe last Monday, Filipinos thanked Catriona Gray for winning the title. They also thanked Mark Tumang, who designed her now-iconic “Mayon” gown; along with expressing appreciation for her “lava walk,” which made heads turn. Additionally, …
BCPO ordered to implement preventive measures regulating ‘riding-in-tandem’
Ordinance passed earlier this year intended to crack down on the practice By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to the recent ambush on Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia called on the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to strictly implement the anti-riding-in-tandem ordinance. The policy was passed earlier this year …
Senatorial candidate endorses five years terms for barangay officials
Marcos: They should have the same benefits as government officials By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga 2019 senatorial candidate, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, recently returned to Negros Occidental, where she served as guest of honor for officials from the Negros Occidental fourth congressional district, which included 1,500 barangay officials. During the event, the senatorial aspirant …
Woman killed following apparent hit-and-run in Pahanocoy
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A woman was declared dead on the spot following an apparent hit-and-run yesterday morning along Araneta Street in Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as Elizabeth Dizon, a pharmacist and resident of the said city. Based on initial investigations by Police Station 8 (PS8), the victim was in …
Two provincial government employees subject to confirmatory drug tests
Workers earlier tested positive during random drug testing By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Acting Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, yesterday confirmed the two provincial government employees who tested positive for drugs have been ordered to undergo confirmatory testing. She said the Human Resources Office required the testing be administered at a laboratory accredited by the …
Man steals motorcycle in Calatrava
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A resident of Barangay Castellano, located in Calatrava, Negros Occidental, is currently being sought after by police after allegedly stealing his neighbor’s motorcycle. Police identified the suspect as Carlo Claro. Based on investigations by Calatrava municipal police, around 10:00 a.m. last Sunday, the victim, identified as 46-year-old Jose Marlaw Sanchez, …
Four GP candidates declared as ‘independent’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently declared four candidates of Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia’s Grupo Progreso (GP) coalition as “independents” due to a “discrepancy” involving the PDP-Laban. Incumbent Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, who is running for reelection, along with Sangguniang Panlungsod candidates incumbent City Councilors Bartolome …