A resident of Barangay Salacay in Cabatuan, Iloilo was robbed yesterday. According to Radito Tormon, who contacted police at 4:30 p.m., he found his home ransacked and discovered jewelry, a laptop, and mobile phones, valued at a total P192,000, were missing. Police are currently investigating the incident./WDJ
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Iloilo City mayor calls for prayers amid Taal eruption
The local chief executive of this highly urbanized city is urging residents to pray for those who have been affected by the eruption of Taal volcano in the province of Batangas. This was the appeal of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas during Monday’s regular flag-raising ceremony at Plaza Libertad as he noted that some of his …
Bacolod City salesman held up in San Carlos City
A salesman from Bacolod City was held up by an unidentified suspect last Monday at Sitio Punod in San Carlos City’s Barangay Prosperidad. Police identified the victim as 36-year-old Jay-R Tupas Baldevia of Bacolod City’s Barangay Punta Taytay and a salesman for the Philip Morris-Fortune Tobacco Corporation. According to police investigations, the suspect pointed an …
Jalandoon takes oath as La Carlota City mayor
Following the death of La Carlota City Mayor Luis Jalandoni III, Vice Mayor Rex Jalandoon and City Councilor David Baga were yesterday sworn in as mayor and vice mayor, respectively. Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, who is currently serving as acting governor, officiated the ceremony and explained it is the governor’s responsibility to fill …
Forum scheduled next month pertaining to quarry permits
The Negros Occidental Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) announced they will be holding a Governor’s Permit Holders Forum/Dialogue for quarry applicants in the first week of February in Bacolod City in order for permit holders to raise concerns. According to PEMO head, Atty. Danilo Amisola, “The province is taking a bold step in promulgating …
Rooster thief nabbed in Vista Alegre
A man allegedly attempting to steal two roosters in Bacolod City’s Barangay Vista Alegre was arrested late Monday evening. Police identified the arrested as 47-year-old Dennis Montanez, a resident of the said barangay. According to Police Station 7 (PS7), the suspect was caught in the act of stealing two red-colored roosters owned by Joselito Villanueva. …
Ferrer: Negros Occidental ready to assist Taal victims
Diocese of Bacolod seeking donations By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, who is currently serving as acting governor, said the province is ready to provide assistance to the victims of the Taal volcanic eruption in Batangas. He said the province has been “fully active in providing assistance to various parts …
Iloilo dad wants OFW help desk institutionalized
An Iloilo board member yesterday pushed to institutionalize the province’s effort in helping overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) after concerns on the welfare of Filipino workers abroad were raised at the Task Force ‘Bulig Ilonggo’ help desk. Iloilo 4th district Board Member Rolando Distura, vice chair of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan committee on labor and employment, said …
Canadian national found dead in Sara
A Canadian citizen was found dead inside the comfort room of their residence yesterday in Sara’s Barangay Zerrudo. Authorities identified the fatality as 61-year-old Dana Stuart of Quebec, who was temporarily residing in the Iloilo municipality. The victim’s body was discovered around 6:00 a.m. and it is believed they slipped and struck their head on …
Dingle carpenter shot dead inside home
A carpenter was shot dead inside his home in Dingle’s Barangay Camambugan over the weekend. Authorities identified the fatality as 63-year-old Donato Mergencio and determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. According to a police report, the incident occurred last Sunday at 11:30 p.m. as the victim was reportedly about …