By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The police have called on the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros to “give peace a chance” following the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP-NPA) founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison in Utrecht, the Netherlands last week. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Judesses Catalogo …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Lacson hopes CPP’s next leader not a ‘hardliner’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is hoping that the next leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) will not be a hardliner, following the passing of their founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison. According to Lacson, Sison’s successor must be more serious in pursuing peace with the …
Tractor driver found dead in sugarcane field
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A tractor driver was found dead in a shallow grave in a sugarcane field at Barangay Alianza in Negros Occidental’s Bago City on Sunday afternoon, December 18. Police identified the fatality as 42-year-old Boddy Custodio, a resident of Purok Kalubihan in the city’s Barangay Bacong. Police Major Ronald Santillan said …
Addt’l bonus out for Capitol employees before yearend
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The additional bonus for Negros Occidental provincial government employees will be released before the end of December. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has asked the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to pass a supplemental budget to increase the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for Capitol employees from P10,000 to P20,000 at its regular session …
Son ‘kills’ pa in Bacolod village
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A father was allegedly killed by his own son during a heated argument inside their home at Purok Paho in Bacolod City’s Barangay Felisa on Sunday night, December 18. Police identified the fatality as 55-year-old Jose De Leon, a resident of the said place. Police Major Richard Fajarito said …
Ginebra beats Magnolia in PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings displayed its firepower from start to finish, beating Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 103-80, in Game 3 of the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, December 18. Justin Brownlee led the way with 38 points, including six …
Caralipio carries Letran to NCAA basketball 3-peat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO King Caralipio capped his collegiate career with a sterling performance as Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights bagged the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball title with an 81-67 win over College of St. Benilde Blazers at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday, December 18. Caralipio, one of …
FOLLOWING SISON’S DEATH’: ‘Abandon armed struggle,’ NPA urged
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) was urged to abandon their armed struggle following the death of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP-NPA) founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the passing of Sison should also cause the end of the call for an armed revolution. …
Truck driver in teen’s death tests negative for drug use
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The truck driver involved in the death of a teenage student in Negros Occidental’s E.B. Magalona town was tested negative for illegal drug use, police said. Town police chief, Major Kenneth Jay Gratones said they are also confirming if the truck driver, 40-year-old Dante Sebugero, is suffering from a …
Pork, chicken prices to increase as holidays get nearer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is expecting an increase in the prices of pork and chicken in the province. PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana said, based on their price monitoring, pork is being sold from P240 to P260 per kilogram. However, it is sold at P280 in some …