An Indian-national was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted his 19-year-old house helper inside his home at Eroreco in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan. Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Jagtar Singh. Based on a complaint filed by the 19-year-old victim, she woke up and found Singh on top of her committing a lewd act. The …
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Isabela brgys plagued by insurgency problems
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Irene Consunji Montilla yesterday revealed areas of the municipality continue to be plagued with insurgency-related problems, particularly those in remote areas of the town. She identified the affected neighborhoods as Barangays Libas, Sikatuna, Sibucauan, San Agustin, Cansalungon, Riverside, Maytubig and Makilignit. She pointed out, due to the lingering …
Foreign national dead after boat capsizes in Boracay
A Chinese national died, while three others are confined to a hospital, after the motorboat they were riding capsized yesterday near the Boracay Terraces Resort at Station 1 in Malay’s Barangay Balabag. Authorities identified the fatality as Hong Fang Juai of Suzhou, China who was declared dead on arrival at Ciriaco S. Tirol Hospital. The …
Banago drug bust yields P120K in suspected shabu
Three suspected drug offenders were arrested yesterday morning following a buy-bust operation at Sitio Sibucao in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago. Police identified the arrested as 31-year-old Norlan Majometano, 49-year-old Jay Majometano, and 42-year-old Jerome Malan, all residents of the said area. Bacolod City Police Office deputy director, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, who also heads …
Governor backs National Sugar Program proposal
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed support for the proposal by Senator Cynthia Villar to establish a National Sugar Program. She introduced the plan after the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) failed to fully utilize the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA), which is worth P2 billion annually. “The sugar industry …
One dead, seven injured after multi-vehicle collision in Mansilingan
At least one person was confirmed dead, while seven others were injured, following an accident yesterday morning involving three vehicles at Purok Katilingban in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. Police identified the fatality as 62-year-old Diosdado Jurada, a resident of the said barangay. As of press time, police have not released the names of the injured …
Escaped PS9 inmate surrenders
The Police Station 9 (PS9) inmate who escaped last week voluntarily surrendered to police last Sunday. PS9 commander, Police Lieutenant Jonito Pastrana, said Gabriel Libo-on surrendered to police after authorities gathered information as to his whereabouts, along with negotiations with the suspect’s family. The law enforcement official said they managed to track down Libo-on, who …
Three Chinese nationals quarantined in Aklan
The Aklan Provincial Health Office is currently on “Red Alert” after three Chinese nationals were quarantined on suspicions of contracting the new coronavirus (CoV) strain, which has claimed three lives. CoV is described as a large family of viruses with some causing less-severe disease, such as the common cold, and others more severe disease, such …
Santa Barbara senior stabs drinking companion
A senior citizen is in custody after stabbing a drinking companion over the weekend in Santa Barbara’s Barangay Cabugao Norte. Authorities identified the assailant as 62-year-old Francisco Suralla of the town’s Barangay Lupa. According to a police report, Suralla and Herman Panes of the municipality’s Barangay Cabugao Norte were heading home after drinking when an …
8 injured after Kabankalan City bridge collapse
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least eight people were rushed to the hospital yesterday after sustaining injuries when the cables of a hanging bridge snapped during a fluvial parade at Sitio Camugao in Kabankalan City’s Barangay 6. The incident occurred during the city’s annual Sinulog Festival. According to Kabankalan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management …