Vice governor earlier insisted the merger was ‘holding’ Despite a merger between local political coalitions, Love Negros and the United Negros Alliance (UNegA), Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr., who serves as UNegA secretary-general, called his side “a force in the coming elections.” UNegA members gathered last week at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay …
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Dinagsa Festival 2020
Mayor: ‘Lewd acts’ were not committed by local residents In response to viral videos taken during this year’s Cadiz City’s Dinagsa Festival that showed young people committing “lewd acts,” along with at least 10 individuals spotted holding placards with indecent slogans and messages, Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. insisted the pair involved in the obscene act …
3 arrested for drug smuggling try
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard made three arrests between Thursday and yesterday morning following attempts to smuggle illegal drugs through Bacolod City’s Bredco Port. Authorities identified the arrested suspects as 26-year-old Jesryl Tibay, 19-year-old Reymhon Guelos, and 40-year-old Bryan Toledo. Philippine Coast Guard-Negros Occidental commander, Lt. Commander Jansen Benjamin, said Tibay …
Foreigner plows vehicle into Halandumon Tower
A Korean national and his friend emerged unscathed early yesterday morning after their Ford Everest struck the Halandumon Tower at the corner of Gonzaga and Gatuslao Streets. Police identified the driver as Shin Inhwan, a resident of Lopue’s South Square in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub; while his friend has requested anonymity Police Station 1 (PS1) …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Mayor says to expect ‘surprises’ as highlights commence this weekend With the Dinagyang Festival highlights set to commence this weekend, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said revelers are in for a surprise. “We will be pleasantly surprised,” he said. “The Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) has lined up a lot of exciting activities.” The main …
DOH-6 to Bacolod City residents:
No local coronavirus concerns By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) assured Bacolod City residents that they have nothing to be alarmed about in relation to the new coronavirus strain (CoV). According to Ben Arnel Dela Cruz of the DOH-6 Development Management Office, “Bacolod City has nothing to worry …
Negros Oriental investigating suspected meningococcemia case
Governor: Refrain from spreading false speculation The Negros Oriental Provincial Health Office yesterday revealed they are currently investigating a suspected meningococcemia case in the province. While authorities have requested anonymity for the patient and their residence, the provincial office, with authority for release by Governor Roel Degamo, indicated the patient was first admitted to …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Security heightened at vital installations The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) said they will be tightening security at vital installations across Iloilo with the Dinagyang Festival highlights set to take place this weekend in Iloilo City. “We anticipate more tourists and devotees to visit not only Iloilo City but also the province,” IPPO director, …
Abducted drug offender found dead in Mansilingan
Victim’s father: The incident was drug-related The body of a drug offender who was reportedly abducted last Wednesday was found early yesterday morning at the East Homes 6 Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. Authorities identified the fatality as 33-year-old Richard Tutop of Purok Cereza South in the city’s Barangay 3. The victim had …
NPA insurgent killed in Cauayan clash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one insurgent is believed dead after elements of the Philippine Army 15th Infantry Battalion (15IB) clashed with at least 15 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels yesterday morning in Cauayan’s Barangay Camalandaan. According to 15IB commander, Lt. Colonel Patricio Tomales, troops were in the area as part of the …