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) …
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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 …
P3.5M worth of shabu seized in Talisay City
P200K bounty offered for Divinagracia’s arrest An estimated P3.5 million worth of suspected shabu was seized yesterday afternoon following a buy-bust operation at Menlo Village in Talisay City’s Barangay Zone 10. Police identified the arrested as 27-year-old Maria Dolor Rusabia, 20-year-old Juana Rusabia, 27-year-old Mark Orquia, 25-year-old Rommel Ferrer, and 19-year-old Jason Parohinog, all residents …
Leonardia orders CHO to monitor new coronavirus strain
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia ordered the City Health Office (CHO) to closely monitor and intensify surveillance on the new coronavirus (CoV) strain which has been reported in China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. According to the mayor, CHO should be taking measures to prevent the virus. He said the issue has become a worldwide …
Indian-national nabbed in Eroreco for sexual assault
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 …