The Supreme Court is “the court of last resort.” For people seeking a reversal of their convictions in criminal cases, it is there where they lay their souls bare, point out the minutest errors made during trial, and invoke all the legal defenses that can help them secure a release from the yoke of prosecution …
Monthly Archives: September 2020
God, not us, defines man
Yes, indeed! Only God fully knows who man is, who we really are. Being our creator, he is the only one who can capture our entire essence, not only in the macro level but also in the micro, not only in the general aspects of our humanity but also in the unique individual and personal …
Leaving big cities — part of the new normal?
A young couple in London was interviewed in a recent CNN Business article about their decision to move out of the city — something unheard of, practically a few months back. As the article explains, many people have tolerated the smaller living spaces combined with the noise and pollution, in exchange for the vibrant culture …
Negrense taekwondo jins shine in online poomsae tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co Taekwondo jins from Negros Taekwondo Union-Tigers New Gen recently dominated an online tournament winning 30 medals—12 gold, 12 bronze and six silver medals. Capturing gold medals in poomsae event were Jamie Hannah Agaloos, Christelle Avancena, Julian Ignatius Sabay, Christophe Avancena, Francine Launio, Diego Cristales, and Arthur Diaz. Winning silver medals were …
Bacolod puts up ‘One Hospital Command Center’
The Bacolod City government has adopted the “One Hospital Command Center (OHCC), one of the best practices of Cebu City when it was trying to curb the spread of Covid-19 at the height of the cases there. The operation of the OHCC was among the major subjects discussed during the meeting of Mayor Evelio Leonardia …
Pulupandan jail inmate hangs self
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An inmate of the Pulupandan Municipal Police Station was found dead after he allegedly hanged himself inside his jail cell on Tuesday afternoon. Police has requested not to identify the victim but confirmed he was a 19-year-old male and a resident of Barangay Lip-ac in Iloilo’s San Enrique town. Pulupandan …
7 APORs ‘wanted’ for refusing swab test
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental has ordered the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) to track down seven individuals classified as authorized persons outside residence (APORs) who refused to be subjected to swab test at the Bacolod-Silay Airport last Tuesday. Provincial administrator Rayfrando Diaz said the seven presented letters …
Negrense LSIs expected to arrive today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negrense locally stranded individuals (LSIs) are set to arrive at the BREDCO Port in Bacolod City today, Provincial Incident Management Team head, Dr. Zeaphard Gerhart Caelian, said. Caelian said the returning residents are part of the 245 LSIs who departed the port of Manila. “We still have to finalize the …
PRO-6 resolves admin cases of 160 police officers
Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has resolved various administrative cases of 160 police officers from January to September 16, 2020. PRO-6 regional director, Police Brigadier General Rene P. Pamuspusan, ordered for the swift resolution of all pending administrative cases of policemen in Western Visayas as part of the intensified internal cleansing of the Philippine National …
Man arrested in Isabela drug bust
A 26-year-old man was arrested around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday following a buy-bust operation at Gomez Street, located in Isabela town’s Barangay 6. Police Captain Joseph Partidas identified the arrested as Jelson Mendoza of the town’s Barangay 4. Authorities confiscated three sachets of suspected shabu, P1,000 in buy bust money and P400 cash. The suspect …