The planned mass relief of all Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel in Negros Oriental as part of “cleansing the ranks” following the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo, has been put on hold, a key official said over the weekend. Brigadier General Anthony Aberin, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) director, made the announcement during …
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Tanod gunned down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A barangay tanod was shot dead while driving his tricycle at Barangay E. Lizares in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City late Friday night, May 19. Police identified the fatality as 49-year-old Dennis Tribaco, a resident of the city’s Barangay Zone 10. Talisay police chief, Lt. Colonel Cenon Vargas said the victim and his wife were …
NPA claims responsibility for farmer’s gun slay in NegOr
A farmer in Negros Oriental’s Guihulngan City was shot and killed by suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) after he reportedly withdrew his support from the insurgency movement, a police official said yesterday. The 47-year-old victim, Eduardo Antiquando Balansag, a resident of Barangay Calupaan’s Sitio Mansalukon, was killed on Saturday afternoon, May 20, …
Kaya prevails over Maharlika, nears PFL crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo moved closer to the 2023 Philippines Football League (PFL) coronation after a 5-1 victory over Maharlika Manila Football Club at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite on Saturday, May 20. Ilonggo team captain Jovic Bedic, brothers Tamon and Daizo Horikoshi, Dylan Nobiraki, and Fitch Arboleda scored …
MPBL: Iloilo escapes Valenzuela, Negros bows to San Juan
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals-Cocolife withstood a fierce fightback from Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. to prevail, 82-79, in the OKBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Fifth Season at the Bren Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. After establishing its largest lead of 24-41 in the opening half, the United Royals were …
MMA: Buntan wants both women’s Muay Thai, kickboxing titles
Striker Jackie Buntan scored the first stoppage win in her ONE career by knocking Diandra Martin out in the first round of their 131-pound strawweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 10 last May 6. In that fight, the 25-year-old Fil-Am displayed a different kind of aggression, pushing the pace early before getting the …
Outbreak considered; PVO mulls declaration of hog cholera outbreak in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is seriously considering declaring a hog cholera outbreak as cases continue to increase in the province. Dr. Ryan Janoya, chief of the PVO-Research and Laboratory Services, said the hog mortality rate due to hog cholera among local government units (LGUs) is increasing. Janoya said the 2,421 …
Capitol welcomes Baciwa’s renewed interest in bulk water project
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has welcomed the renewed interest of the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) to participate in its multi-million peso proposed bulk water project. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said he advised Baciwa to submit a written letter of intent duly-signed by a person of authority from …
PRO-6: NegOcc has ‘insurgency hotspots’
By Mae Singuay The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) has identified “insurgency hotspots” in Negros Occidental. PRO-6 officer-in-charge Brigadier General Archival Macala said the insurgency hotspots are in the province’s hinterland areas. He added that the capital, Bacolod City, has no hotspots in terms of uprisings. “Bacolod has no hotspots and the place …
BTAO to implement road closures on 2 ‘Inasal Festival’ sites
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) will implement road closures at two festival sites during the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival from May 26 to 28. BTAO head, Police Major Junji Liba, said there would be road closures at the North Capitol Road and Manokan Country. There will be closures along Lacson, Aguinaldo …