By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drunk driver was arrested after he allegedly fired at pursuing police officers in Toboso, Negros Occidental, late Thursday night. Police identified the arrested as 54-year-old Edie Gumban, a resident of the town’s Proper San Isidro. According to the Toboso Municipal Police Station, at around 10:15 p.m. they received a …
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Valladolid biolab to operate soon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The bio-laboratory of the Valladolid District Hospital in Negros Occidental’s Valladolid town is nearing its operational status. Provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, said officials from the Department of Health (DOH) arrived on Thursday, February 11, in order to conduct ocular inspection of the facility. The officials are also scheduled to …
P142K ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod buy-bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 22 grams of suspected shabu valued at P142,800 were seized from three individuals following a buy-bust operation at Purok Sea Wall in Bacolod City’s Barangay Punta Taytay on Tuesday, February 9. Police identified the arrested as 53-year-old Victor Embarquez, a resident of Greensville 1 Subdivision in the city’s …
Bacolod City eases liquor ban
Serving of liquor, alcoholic beverages now allowed in hotels, restos Bacolod City has allowed the sale, serving, and consumption of liquor and alcoholic beverages in hotels, restaurants, and other dine-establishments on a gradual basis. Mayor Evelio Leonardia on late Tuesday night issued Executive Order (EO) 3, series of 2021 giving the green light to ease …
Cadiz City District Hospital to reopen to other medical cases
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the continued drop in the number of active coronavrius disease 2019, or COVID-19, cases in Negros Occidental, the Cadiz City District Hospital is set to be reopened to other medical cases. Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said they are now finalizing the transition of the district hospital which has …
‘Win-win’ solution eyed for NegOcc tax relief package
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Negros Occidental will work for a “win-win” solution for both the delinquent real property owners and the provincial government, which is collecting P2.8 billion tax obligations for 2020 and prior years. Board Member Rommel Debulgado, chair of the SP committee on Finance, said the proposed …
2 killed in separate Bacolod shootings
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two persons were killed in separate shooting incidents yesterday morning in Bacolod City’s Barangay 32 and along the circumferential road in Barangay Tangub. Authorities identified the fatalities as 23-year-old Angelica Montalvo, a resident of Purok Lison in the city’s Barangay 1 and 62-year-old Jerome Centos, a resident of the city’s …
Lacson warns local traders over price manipulation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As the prices of meat continue to rise in Negros Occidental, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday morning issued a warning to local traders against manipulating prices. “Don’t take advantage of the situation. Moderate income should be enough,” Lacson said. The governor added that Manila buyers go to Negros to buy …
Bacolod sets mock COVID vaccination on Feb. 5
The Bacolod City government, through its COVID-19 Vaccination (CoVac) Council, will conduct a coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, vaccination simulation on Friday, February 5, as part of the city’s preparations for its vaccination program. City Administrator Em Ang, executive director of the Emergency Operations Center, said the simulation activities, which will be held at the Barangay …
Fisherman missing after jumping off boat
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 36-year-old fisherman was missing after he reportedly jumped off his own boat traversing the sea in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental. Authorities identified the missing fisherman as Teoderico Castellano, a resident of Barangay Miranda in the said town. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Negros Occidental chief, Commander Ludovico Librilla, said based on …