DILG questions the initial order Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday lifted the ban on vessels from China, Macau, and Hong Kong. He issued Executive Order No. 12, which modified Executive Order No. 11, the directive that initiated the ban due to an ongoing threat from the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. During a press …
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BCPO reaches ‘dead end’ in Alcosaba murder investigation
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) admitted reaching a dead end in their investigation into the murder of Police Patrolman Eric Alcosaba, a former member of Police Station 7 who was “absent without leave,” or AWOL. “As long as it is involved [with] illegal drugs, it would be very difficult to resolve,” BCPO spokesperson, Police …
3ID slams NPA for using IEDs
Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Eric Vinoya, blasted the New People’s Army (NPA) over their use of improvised explosive devices (IED) during their recent ambush in Guihulngan City. According to the military official, the insurgency group is unable to engage in a legitimate encounter due to dwindling numbers and armed capability …
Heavy rains leave 3 dead in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The heavy rains that left portions of Bacolod City flooded last Friday resulted in three deaths. Authorities identified two of the fatalities as five-month-old Jake Lorence Tortogo of Purok Malinong in the city’s Barangay Taculing and Niño Lambarte, a resident of Barangay Mansilingan. While the third has not been identified …
Iloilo lacks ranking police officials
The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) and the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) revealed the province and city are lacking police chiefs. The towns of Bingawan, Sara, and Anilao; along with the Iloilo City’s Jaro and La Paz district, are currently without proper leadership. “At least three na police stations na kailangan natin ang police …
3 wounded in Igbaras hacking incident
Third slashing in the town since January Three were left wounded following a slashing incident on Saturday in Igbaras’ Barangay Lab-on. Authorities identified the victims as Juanito Mampula and his nephew Franklin Mampula, who are currently confined at Guimbal District Hospital; while the former’s brother, Gregorio, is being treated at the Western Visayas Medical Center. …
Senator seeks early end to the school year
Zubiri: Stricter measures needed against Covid-19 Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri called for an early end to the 2019-2020 academic year due to concerns over the localized spread of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. In a statement forwarded to members of the media, he said the government cannot afford a slow reactive response to the virus …
Flooding reported across Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Some areas of Negros Occidental experienced flooding yesterday, including Bacolod City, following heavy rains caused by a low pressure area. Based on a weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the low pressure area was last spotted 110 kilometers east southeast of Zamboanga City. …
Panaad Park trees may be cut down in July
The 300 eucalyptus trees located inside the Panaad Park and Stadium are set to be cut down sometime between July and August. According to Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office head Danilo Amisola, the ideal time to cut down trees is during the rainy season as replanting can immediately proceed and the newly-planted seedlings will …
Father accused of raping daughter in Bacolod City
Mother will not press charges A 46-year-old father was arrested after allegedly sexually molesting his daughter in Bacolod City. Police have requested anonymity for both the suspect and victim. Police Station 9 (PS9) commander, Police Lieutenant Jovito Pastrana, said they arrested the suspect in a follow-up operation; however, no additional details were provided as the …