A man was shot dead in Kabankalan City last Tuesday in the city’s Barangay 2. Authorities identified the fatality as 35-year-old John Pail Artisano of the said neighborhood. Kabankalan City Police Station officer-in-charge, Police Lt. Colonel Rose Mary Salve Pico, said the victim was declared dead-on-arrival at Lorenzo Zayco District Hospital after sustaining a gunshot …
Monthly Archives: February 2020
DTI-Iloilo names new OIC
The Iloilo Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently named Chief Trade Industry Development Specialist Felisa Judith L. Degala as the provincial office’s new officer-in-charge. Degala, who previously led the DTI-Region VI (DTI-6) Consumer Protection Division, assumed the post earlier this month. Meanwhile, Senior Trade Industry Development Specialist Merian A. Asas was named officer-in-charge …
Flower vendors permitted at Jaro Plaza, Iloilo Central Market
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is permitting flower vendors to operate at Jaro Plaza and Iloilo Central Market ahead of Valentine’s Day, which falls on Friday, February 14. Vendors can begin selling at the plaza and along the sidewalk in front of the market beginning today. Vendors will only be allowed to sell until …
PCSO warns public of scams
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recently reminded the public to be wary of scams. “We encourage the public to be aware, be cautious, and report illegal transactions not only of those who are impersonating or posing as PCSO employees but also employees who do irregular activities,” explained PCSO General Manager Royina M. Garma. “Go …
Snatcher mauled in Bacolod City
A suspected snatcher was wounded, while his accomplices managed to escape, after he was mauled Tuesday night by angry bystanders at the corner of Lizares-Mabini Street in Bacolod City. Police identified the arrested suspect as 28-year-old Alvin Calumba, a resident of Purok Magsungay in Bacolod City’s Singcang-Airport. Additionally, Calumba reportedly had three accomplices although police …
Provincial Board to hold sessions across NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, who typically presides over the Provincial Board, earlier said the local legislative body planned to hold sessions in the different localities across the province, he recently announced the first visit will be to San Carlos City. The vice governor said such sessions …
Theft, malversation complaints against Malabor couple junked
The Negros Occidental Provincial Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the theft and malversation complaint filed by Isabela Mayor Irene Consunji Montilla against Engr. Carlos Malabor and his wife, Vine Malabor. Associate Prosecution Attorney II Ken Furuyama ruled the case had insufficient evidence. The case stemmed from the delivery of 1,000 sacks of rice, which the mayor …
Panaad Festival will proceed despite nCoV threat
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday led the launch of Panaad sa Negros Festival 2020, which is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 26 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. The governor affirmed festivities would proceed despite the ongoing threat from the …
Provincial Board approves P181M supplemental budget
P158M will go towards funding Panaad Park repairs The Negros Occidental Provincial Board yesterday approved a P181,235,000 supplemental budget with most of it allocated to fund ongoing repairs at the Panaad Park and Stadium. Board Member Rommel Debulgado, who chairs the Provincial Board Committee on Finance, said P158 million will be appropriated for repairs. Meanwhile, …
NOPPO: Anti-drug operations
will continue without Espenido Provincial councils set aside P87M for anti-drug, peace initiatives The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) vowed to continue the aggressive campaign against illegal drugs in the province despite the recent departure of Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO). NOPPO deputy administration director, Police Lt. …