By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two foreign nationals, believed to be Americans, are currently being pursued by police after allegedly mauling a man early yesterday morning at a popular fast food establishment located along Lacson Street in Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as 50-year-old Jude Michael Crisostomo, a resident of Metropolis Tower in …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Three minor earthquakes recorded yesterday
Portions of the local area were rocked by earthquakes throughout the day. The first tremor struck a few minutes before 2:00 a.m. as a 2.1-magnitude quake was recorded in the waters off Basay, Negros Oriental. Later in the day, around 10:30 a.m., a 2.5-magnitude quake struck just north of San Joaquin, Iloilo; while a 1.8-magnitude …
Chinese loans may fund Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge project –DOF
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Finance (DOF) recently announced the proposed Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge project may be funded through loans from China. In a statement by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, he assured the public that funds from the Chinese government will be used towards the benefit of the Filipino people. The …
Man hangs self in Mansilingan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man believed to be suffering from depression claimed his own life last Wednesday by hanging himself in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Police have requested not to identify the 26-year-old victim, but confirmed he is resident of the said area. Based on the statement given by the victim’s wife …
Duterte: Leonardia is not involved with illegal drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid claims President Rodrigo Duterte previously announced during the recent PDP-Laban rally in Victorias City that Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia was involved with illegal drugs, the president yesterday clarified his position and affirmed the mayor is not involved with illegal drugs. “I don’t want anyone to use my …
Mayor: Isabela is ready for Monday’s HnP rally
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday announced “all is set” for the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HnP) grand rally set to take place on Monday, March 25, at the town’s Socio-Cultural Center. As earlier reported, Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte will lead the event. In addition to the presidential daughter, the …
DOT-6 lends support for local textiles
During a recent operational planning workshop, Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, lauded a project by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute. “DOT-6 believes the establishment of the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center is one way of bringing back an interest in the textile industry of the …
Shabu seized in Bacolod City’s Brgy. 2
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was arrested early yesterday morning by Police Station 2 (PS2) anti-drug operatives at Purok Cagaycay in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Louie Sombilla, a resident of the said neighborhood. PS2 commander, Police Captain Leo Estopa, said Sombilla was arrested after …
Negrense fights for IBO belts in Bacolod City
By Adrian Stewart Co Calatrava native John Michael Zulueta will fight for two International Boxing Organization (IBO) minimumweight titles next weekend, March 30, at the Gaisano Grand Mall in Bacolod City. “John Michael is taking this fight seriously,” said Highland Hayashi Boxing promoter Brico Santig. “This is boxing; every boxer has the capability to …
Magnolia rallies to beat NorthPort
By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots battled back from a double-digit deficit to score a 103-90 victory over NorthPort Batang Pier in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Paul Lee led the victory with 24 points, including six triples; while Ian Sangalang and Rodney Brondial …