By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), suspected drug group leader Michael Divinagracia has reportedly fled the province. NOPPO director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, said, based on reports he received from intelligence operatives, the drug suspect is believed to be hiding somewhere in the Calabarzon region, possibly Laguna. …
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Monitoring for illegally slaughtered meat in Bacolod City to intensify
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City’s Task Force Botagoy, which monitors the processing and sale of meat products, will intensify inspections at various markets across the city ahead of the holiday season. Over the weekend, the task force, which is led by city agriculturist, Atty. Goldwyn Nifras, conducted an inspection at Libertad Public Market. …
Probe requested on alleged drug activity within district jail in Bago City
Ferrer calls for meeting with NOPPO, BJMP officials today By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer recently called on authorities to conduct an investigation into allegations that a major drug syndicate is operating within the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Bago City’s Barnagay Tabunan. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod …
Ordinance seeks to ban balloons, lanterns in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An ordinance is being proposed before the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod prohibiting the release of certain balloons and lighted sky lanterns. According to City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., who authored the proposal, said the ordinance passed its first reading last week. “Balloon launches are bad [for] the environment, particularly to …
Petition calls for an end to stray dog ‘mercy killings’ in Iloilo City
City partially blames dogs for the destruction of plants A change.org petition is calling for an end to the “mercy killing” of stray dogs in Iloilo City. “These stray dogs are suffering everyday on the streets, either by hunger, maltreatment, or abuse,” the petition notes. “These dogs deserve a second chance at a better life.” “Be the …
Bacolod City official: Local Badjao population expected to increase
Public advised against giving them money By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head Pacita Tero, with the holiday season approaching, the local population of Badjaos, who are often seen begging on the street, is expected to increase. She noted, there is already a noticeable increase in the …
Year-end bonuses for police officers confirmed
Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lt. General Archie Francisco Gamboa, yesterday confirmed law enforcement officials would be receiving a year-end bonus with the approval of a P7.4 billion allocation. According to PNP comptrollership director, Police Major General Jose Victor Ramos, 205,189 will be eligible for bonuses, which will amount to the equivalent of one month’s …
Almost P7M worth of drugs seized near the Provincial Capitol
An estimated P7 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated early yesterday morning following a buy-bust operation along South Capitol Road in Bacolod City. Police identified the arrested suspect as 38-year-old Ronaldo Roquero, who was the primary target. Also nabbed were 30-year-old Gerline Yabut and 40-year-old Alcyn Dwight Cuadra. Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-Western Visayas team …
Road traffic victims remembered this Sunday
Every November 17, the United Nations observes the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims as a means of promoting policies to reduce the number of road casualties. “More than 1.3 million people die in road accidents every year,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “While the scale of the challenge is enormous, collective efforts …
Gunman in Dumaguete City broadcaster’s murder surrenders
Suspect formally presented at Malacañang yesterday The suspected gunman behind the murder of radio broadcaster Dindo Generoso surfaced on Wednesday and surrendered to his commanding officer at the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office. Police Corporal Roger Rubio, the supposed assailant, claimed he surrendered as he feared for his safety. However, the suspect denied the allegations …