A total of 1,090 Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) officers tested negative for illegal drugs following random drug testing. The results, which were released yesterday, were based on testing conducted from January 10 to 14. PRO-6 director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan, said the testing was part of the Philippine National Police’s intensified internal cleansing program. …
HEADLINE
PNP affirms obese, overweight officers are not subject to sanctions
Gamboa: Those who fail to meet standard BMI will not be promoted Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, General Archie Francisco Gamboa, clarified the law enforcement agency’s policy on overweight and obese police officers and affirmed those who fail to meet the standard BMI (body mass index) will not face administrative sanctions. “Walang specific violation sa …
New Year’s Call’ held for NOPPO officials
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson held a New Year’s Call yesterday morning for Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) officials at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall. During the gathering, the governor issued marching orders to police chiefs to improve police visibility in order to secure their respective jurisdictions. He also encouraged the use of …
30 dengue cases in Bacolod City this year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) has recorded 30 dengue fever cases in the city between January 1 and 11 this year. Based on data released by CHO, the number of cases is significantly lower, down 71.2 percent, compared to the same period last year, wherein 140 cases were recorded. …
Igbaras man strikes son in the neck with bolo
Second slashing incident in the town in recent days A man was detained after allegedly slashing his minor son over the weekend in Igbaras’ Barangay Buga. This is the second hacking incident reported in the Iloilo town in recent days. According to police, the victim arrived home intoxicated and was confronted by his father, 43-year-old …
NPA insurgent arrested for role in Maasin police station siege
Authorities nabbed a New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent over the weekend in Janiuay’s Barangay Aquino Nobleza West. Thirty four-year-old Karma John Suarez of Santa Barbara’s Barangay Conaynay, who also goes by the aliases of ‘Ka Fred’ and ‘Ka Dennis,’ is currently detained at the Janiuay Police Station after being served an arrest warrant for his …
Dinagsa Festival 2020
‘Lewd dancers’ issue apology The individuals shown in a viral video performing “lewd dances” during the Dinagsa Festival in Cadiz City over the weekend met with Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. yesterday morning to issue a public apology. The pair, identified by their Facebook handles, “Boomba Wilma” and “Laura Beatrice Bautista,” are from Silay City and …
NPA insurgent arrested for role in Maasin police station siege
Authorities nabbed a New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent over the weekend in Janiuay’s Barangay Aquino Nobleza West. Thirty four-year-old Karma John Suarez of Santa Barbara’s Barangay Conaynay, who also goes by the aliases of ‘Ka Fred’ and ‘Ka Dennis,’ is currently detained at the Janiuay Police Station after being served an arrest warrant for his …
Bacolaodiat 2020
Gun ban begins Friday By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan, issued an order calling on the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to enforce a gun ban in the city during the Bacolaodiat Festival, which begins on Friday, January 31. According to the order, all permits to carry …
Ceneco: Power interruptions tomorrow, Thursday
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) announced power interruptions are scheduled for tomorrow, January 28, and Thursday, January 30. According to Ceneco officer-in-charge Jose Taniongon, power interruptions will run from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with the first day affecting areas in Bacolod City and the second in Bago City. “The scheduled power interruptions …