Jose Percival Estocada Command claims responsibility A police officer was left dead following an encounter between the Philippine National Police and the New People’s Army (NPA) last Wednesday in Janiuay’s Barangay Aglobong. Authorities identified the fatality as 29-year-old Police Captain Efren Espanto of La Carlota City, who served as team leader for the Reconnaissance Company …
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Ilonggo drug offender found dead in Bacolod City
The remains of a suspected drug offender from Iloilo were found yesterday morning by local residents in an empty lot in Bacolod City’s Barangay Cabug. Through identification found in the victim’s possession, authorities were able to identify the fatality as Nathan Serudo of Pavia, Iloilo. Police Station 9 (PS9) commander, Police Captain Jonito Pastrana, said, …
Rape suspect killed in Kabankalan City shootout
An alleged rapist was killed early yesterday morning after engaging in a gun battle with police in Kabankalan City’s Barangay Tampalon. Police identified the fatality as Ricar Loberas, a resident of the said area with an outstanding arrest warrant on rape charges, issued by Judge Rodney Magbanua of the Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court-Branch 61. …
Patients under investigation in NegOcc test negative
Provincial Health Office: Covid-19 monitoring will continue By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government revealed the final patient under investigation for coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, tested negative. Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said all local patients under investigation have tested negative and the final three were discharged from …
SSS distributed P178M in unemployment benefits last year
The Social Security System (SSS) yesterday revealed a total P178 million in unemployment benefits were distributed last year. According to SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio, out of a total 15,151 applications, the agency approved 14,895. The entitlement program allows qualified SSS members who were involuntarily separated from work to claim a …
PRO-6 refuses to comment on Espenido drug link allegations
Following reports claiming former Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deputy director, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, was relieved of his post due to alleged links to illegal drugs, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, said the circumstances are not clear and the office is taking a “hands off” approach to the …
EB Magalona considers desilting project to solve flooding problem
EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon led a public consultation earlier this week regarding a desilting project for nine coastal barangays as a means to reduce flooding. Through desilting, materials that may obstruct the flow of water are extracted from the riverbed, which is expected to reduce the risk of flooding. The meeting, which was attended …
Vessel anchored off Sipaway Island leaves for Amlan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Occidental confirmed the M/V Sea Music, which originated from the Chinese port city of Ningde and was refused entry into San Carlos City waters, eventually anchoring off Sipaway Island, has left and is headed for Amlan, Negros Oriental. PCG-Negros Occidental chief, Lt. Commander Jansen Benjamin, said the vessel …
Panaad Festival will proceed despite nCoV threat
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday led the launch of Panaad sa Negros Festival 2020, which is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 26 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. The governor affirmed festivities would proceed despite the ongoing threat from the …
Provincial Board approves P181M supplemental budget
P158M will go towards funding Panaad Park repairs The Negros Occidental Provincial Board yesterday approved a P181,235,000 supplemental budget with most of it allocated to fund ongoing repairs at the Panaad Park and Stadium. Board Member Rommel Debulgado, who chairs the Provincial Board Committee on Finance, said P158 million will be appropriated for repairs. Meanwhile, …