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 …
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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 …
Bacolod City task force seeks passenger details from transport firms
The Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task Force Against Novel Coronavirus plans to request passenger details from various transport firms in an effort to continue monitoring for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. According to Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, transport companies include airlines and ferry companies operating in Bacolod City. The vice mayor appealed for …
Vinoya: Army in full control of operational pace, intensity
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a series of clashes with the New People’s Army (NPA), including a flare-up in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental earlier this week, Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Brigade (3ID) commander, Major General Eric Vinoya, said military forces in Negros are now in control of the region’s operational pace and intensity. The …