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 …
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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 …
Ceneco asked to reconsider ‘one bill policy’
In response to the Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) earlier introducing their “one bill policy,” where member-consumers are given nine days to pay their bill or face disconnection, the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution last week asking the utility co-op to reconsider the move. According to City Councilor Simplicia Distrito, who …
Typhoon Ursula
28 schools in northern Iloilo report damages According to a partial assessment by the Department of Education-Region VI (DepEd-6), a total 28 schools across northern Iloilo reported damages as a result of Typhoon Ursula. The report revealed 95 classrooms were found to have suffered damages in Carles, Estancia, Concepcion, Lemery, Sara, Batad, Balasan, and San …
Army: Thousands join indignation rallies against the NPA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to the Philippine Army, thousands of “peace-loving citizens” from northern Negros and Bacolod City formed indignation rallies at different venues protesting and condemning the atrocities conducted by New People’s Army insurgents. Citizens from Escalante City, San Carlos City, Toboso, and Bacolod City gathered in response to the 51st founding …