Fisherman nabbed for ‘rape’

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May 3, 2021
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Charged with rape, a 42-year-old fisherman was arrested in his residence at Barangay Bay-ang in Iloilo province’s Ajuy town. Roger Mahinay was nabbed around 3:00 p.m. last Friday, April 30. The suspect’s apprehension was staged on the strength of an arrest warrant issued by Judge Jose Mauricio Gomez of the Regional Trial Court – Branch …

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Municipal administrator in Capiz shot dead

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May 3, 2021
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The municipal administrator of Pilar town in Capiz province was shot dead while doing an errand past 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Barangay Lawaan, Roxas City. Roxas City Police Station chief Lieutenant Colonel Ricardo Jomuad Jr. said the victim was identified as 54-year-old John Heredia, a resident of San Jose Ville, Barangay Tiza in the said city. Initial investigation revealed …

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House panels approve Bacolod, Iloilo ecozones

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May 3, 2021
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The bills which seek to create special economic zone and freeport in Bacolod City and Iloilo got the nod of the House committees on economic affairs and trade and industry. House Bill (HB) 5794, also known as Metro Iloilo Special Economic Zone (Miloecozone) and the Miloecozone Authority, and HB 5538 for Bacolod are two of …

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Did We Build! Build! Build?

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May 3, 2021
Posted in OPINION

Consisting of over 7,000 islands, one of the biggest challenges that the Philippines face is its transportation infrastructure. That, and the worsening scenario of traffic congestion needed an immediate solution as it is seen to hamper the economic development of the country. That’s why during the Presidential bid in 2016, the solid commitment to progressive …

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Bacolodnon Sumugat, Ilonggo Baconaje score KO wins in Urdaneta

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May 3, 2021
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By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon Roy Sumugat and Ilonggo Arnel Baconaje scored separate stoppage victories on Saturday, May 1, at the Urdaneta Cultural Sports Complex in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.  The Bacolod City-native Sumugat hardly broke a sweat following his first round stoppage victory over Eljohn Evangelista. Sumugat was aggressive since the opening bell as he …

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GSW snaps skid, wallops Houston

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May 3, 2021
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By Adrian Stewart Co Golden State Warriors (GSW) used a huge third quarter surge to turn back Houston Rockets, 113-87, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Stephen Curry tallied 30 points, including seven three-point conversions, while Andrew Wiggins added 20 markers as the …

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Bacolod marks World Press Freedom Day

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May 3, 2021
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Bacolod City will mark the World Press Freedom Day 2021 today as declared by City Ordinance No. 687 to recognize and respect the freedom of the press as an inseparable partner of a democratic society. “The observance of ‘World Press Freedom Day’ in Bacolod tells us that indeed our city is in sync with the …

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BCPO cop receives cake with human ears

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May 3, 2021
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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has launched an investigation after one of their police personnel received a cake topped with human ears. In an interview with RMN DYHB-Bacolod, BCPO chief Colonel Manuel Placido refused to name the cop or to what unit he belonged. According to Placido, a letter …

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