Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, issued a statement yesterday touting last Tuesday evening’s New Year’s Eve celebration as the “safest and most uneventful” and, pointed out, there were zero firecracker-related deaths reported. “We are grateful that the people heeded our call to shun the age-old tradition of welcoming the new …
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Negros Oriental rings in 2020 with two earthquakes
Two earthquakes struck Negros Oriental on January 1 with a 3.0-magnitude quake striking north of Valencia at 12:37 p.m., while another 3.0-magnitude tremor was detected off the coast of Basay at 1:54 p.m. According to subsequent bulletins released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, there were no damages reported as a result of …
Two ‘big’ Bacolod City projects to begin construction this year
Two “big projects” are set to begin construction in Bacolod City this year. Mayor Evelio Leonardia discussed the P963 million projects during last Tuesday’s New Year’s Eve countdown at the Bacolod City Government Center. He revealed, construction on the P800 million Bacolod Masskara Coliseum will commence this month, while the P163 million Bacolod Museum is …
Phivolcs studying local fault line
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to last week’s 4.8-magnitude earthquake, which was felt across the Western Visayas, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said they have begun studying the fault line that runs within San Enrique, Iloilo. In a radio interview over the weekend, Phivolcs science research assistant Mary Ann Montion …
P240K worth of suspected shabu seized in Bacolod City
An estimated P240,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated early Saturday morning following a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City’s Barangay 6. Police identified the arrested as 36-year-old Junel Salazar, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 3 (PS3) said Salazar is tagged a high-value drug target and was previously released from jail after accepting …
PNP OIC satisfied with PRO-6 director’s performance
Reshuffling planned for January Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lt. General Archie Francisco Gamboa, said he is presently satisfied with the performance of Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan. The PNP official, who paid a visit to PRO-6 headquarters at Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City last week, said Pamuspusan’s satisfactory …
Concerns raised over proposed regulations on Americans
After the US government announced they would deny entry to Filipino politicians believed to be involved with the detention of embattled Senator Leila de Lima, proposals have been raised to require American citizens to acquire visas before entering the country. In response, Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Chief Executive Officer Frank Carbon …
Unidentified remains found behind the Northbound Terminal
The remains of an unidentified man were found late Thursday afternoon by a creek located behind the Northbound Terminal in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago. Based on information provided by Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, the remains were discovered by a 17-year-old minor who was collecting plastic and scrap metal. …
Quake rocks the Western Visayas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An earthquake was felt across the Western Visayas last Thursday. Based on information provided by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake measured 4.8 in magnitude with an epicenter in the town of San Enrique in Iloilo. The tremor was initially pinpointed to Dumarao, Capiz but was …
Typhoon Ursula
Death toll in Panay rises to 19 According to recent data from the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), a total 19 fatalities have been recorded across Panay as a result of Typhoon Ursula. They note 13 deaths were reported in Iloilo, with four recorded in Capiz and two in Aklan. Meanwhile, as …