The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology detected two earthquakes in Negros Oriental yesterday. The first tremor struck north of La Libertad at 1:46 a.m. and measured 1.4 in magnitude; while the second quake, which measured 2.1 in magnitude, occurred later that morning, 5:45 a.m., with an epicenter off the coast of Siaton. The agency …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activities, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Fire hydrant repairs Schedule: Tomorrow (January 30), from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Barangays 10, 11, 12, …
Three nabbed in Vista Alegre drug bust
Three individuals were arrested late Monday evening after Police Station 2 (PS2) anti-drug operatives conducted a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City’s Barangay Vista Alegre. Police identified the arrested as Roberto “Bobong” Cerillo, a resident of Progreso Village in the said barangay; along with Choe Demerin and Jan Rey Pabon, both residents of Barangay Robles in …
Three arrested in Silay City bust
Three drug offenders were arrested Monday afternoon following a buy-bust operation in Silay City’s Barangay Mambulac. Silay City Police Station officer-in-charge, Police Major Rollie Pondevilla, identified the suspects as 52-year-old Rolando Benetua, Jr.; along with live-in partners, 18-year-old Andrea Robles and 26-year-old Car Jun Rivera. All are residents of the said neighborhood. Benetua was arrested …
Binalbagan farmer wounded after being shot
A farmer was slightly wounded after he was shot Monday morning in Binalbagan’s Barangay Bi-ao. Police identified the victim as 36-year-old Joel Paculanang, a resident of the said neighborhood. Based on the statement provided by the victim to Binalbagan police, he was having coffee at a store near his home when the suspect, identified as …
Negrosanons urged to assist in capturing drug group boss
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, appealed for Negrosanons, particularly Silay City residents, to assist law enforcement in the capture of Divinagracia drug group boss, Michael Divinagracia. He noted, the notorious drug offender is currently the top supplier of illegal drugs in Silay City, which eventually proliferates to nearby localities. …
UNegA official: There have been no discussions on the next election yet
The party was earlier described as ‘a force in the coming elections’ After Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr., who serves as United Negros Alliance (UNegA), secretary-general, was previously quoted as saying his party will be “a force in the coming elections” despite the earlier-formed merger with rival political coalition, Love Negros, the Cadiz City …
BCPO investigating drugs watchlist death ‘pattern’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said they are closely investigating an apparent pattern with recent deaths and individuals on drugs watchlists. According to BCPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, they already have several persons of interest but declined to confirm if it is one group involved in the …
2020 AFC Champions League
Ceres looking to earn first group stage berth tonight By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC will be looking to earn their first AFC Champions League group stage berth when they meet 2019 J1 League runners-up FC Tokyo in the playoff round of the AFC Champions League qualifiers. The two clubs clash tonight, starting at 6:00 …
Winners named in Talisay City 3×3 competition
The MDC Sports Inc. 3×3 League came to a conclusion over the weekend at the Talisay City gym with winners named in several divisions. Jopeth Torico, Kobe John Baging, Marknhel Pronda, and Jay-R Bayona of Team Talisay Sharks won the 21-and-Under category; Melchar Jerez, Ailyn Tumbali, Ann del Rosario, and Nica Joy Trazo of Team …