By Jen Baylon A total of P1.3 million worth of suspected shabu was seized in three separate anti-illegal drug operations in Negros Occidental. Authorities arrested an individual at Purok Neptune in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport on Friday afternoon, January 5, after the confiscation of suspected shabu — heat-sealed in six small transparent sachets and 14 …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Negros Occidental steps up bamboo seedling production
The Negros Occidental provincial government doubled its bamboo seedling production in the past year to support reforestation and promote the use of bamboo technology for shelter. In his New Year’s message on Friday, January 5, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the province’s nurseries are cultivating up to 6,000 seedlings monthly. “Bamboo reforestation is among …
ERC: Probe into Western Visayas blackout done in 6-8 weeks
The investigation into the massive power outage in Western Visayas may be completed in six to eight weeks, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, ERC chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta said the power plant operators, not just the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), may also be …
Meralco edges Magnolia in PBA Iloilo game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Chris Newsome delivered clutch free throws in the endgame as the Meralco Bolts edged the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 85-80, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City on Saturday night, January 6. Leading 74-64 with over five minutes left, the Bolts were …
Bacolod Tay Tung gears up for Rebisco volley nat’l finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts is eyeing for a strong performance in the 2024 Rebisco Volleyball League National Finals at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong City starting today. This is the fourth straight time that the Thunderbolts are representing Western Visayas in the national competition following their …
NBA: Jayson Tatum shines as Celtics take down Pacers
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 31 to help the Boston Celtics end the Indiana Pacers’ six-game winning streak with a 118-101 victory in Indianapolis on Saturday night, January 6. Tatum also had 13 rebounds and six assists. He made eight of his 13 three-point attempts. Boston led 29-17 after one quarter, 58-49 at …
‘No apprehensions yet’; LTO-6 yet to receive apprehension order vs. PUJ operators
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Land Transportation Office in Western Visayas (LTO-6) confirmed yesterday that they have not yet received any order from the central office to apprehend unconsolidated traditional public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators. LTO-6 public information officer Riza Otayde said they have not yet carried out apprehensions against operators of traditional PUJs in …
Review PUV modernization program, gov’t urged
By Jen Baylon The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has passed a resolution urging the national government to review the implementation of the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. In an interview with Bombo Radyo Bacolod, Councilor Renecito Novero said they are calling the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to review the program before …
San Carlos a ‘drop-off’ point for illegal drugs from Cebu
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City is considered as a “drop-off point” for illegal drugs from neighboring Cebu province, based on the latest investigation and monitoring by the city’s police force. In a radio interview yesterday morning, San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo said that when intensified anti-drug operations are conducted …
Comelec proclaims EBM kagawad after suspension lifted
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has finally proclaimed a barangay kagawad from Negros Occidental’s E.B. Magalona town, whose proclamation was suspended after he was allegedly involved in premature campaigning during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections last year. Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria, Comelec provincial elections supervisor, said the proclamation …