Police believe the incident was sparked by drugs At least one person was killed, while his live-in partner was wounded, after they were allegedly shot by riding-in-tandem suspects last Monday night at Purok Cagaycay in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2. Police identified the fatality as 50-year-old Roberto Salvador and the wounded was 30-year-old Norma Tipon, both …
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World Diabetes Day observed tomorrow
Every November 14 is recognized as World Diabetes Day, which seeks to raise awareness on the impact diabetes has on the family and those associated with the afflicted. The observance also seeks to promote the role of family in the management, care, prevention, and education of the disease. This year’s theme is “Family and Diabetes,” …
Ordinance recommending regulations for Iloilo City public plazas approved
The ordinance seeking to implement regulations at the city’s public plazas passed the Iloilo City Council during their regular session yesterday. Iloilo City Councilor Jay Treñas, who penned the ordinance, said, “The new measure aims to protect and conserve the natural, aesthetic, and historical values of all public plazas of the city for the benefit …
Six Sipalay City barangays to undergo PDEA drug validation
Six Sipalay City barangays will soon be under validation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to ensure all local residents involved with drug use underwent a community-based rehabilitation program. “The city government of Sipalay saw that there is a need to thoroughly educate our barangay counterparts of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC),” …
Mother of slain BJMP officer calls for justice
Intervention sought from Duterte, Robredo By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mother of slain Bureau of Jail Management and Penology officer, Jail Officer 1 Jayvee Jason Vargas, surfaced yesterday and is seeking justice. Yvonne Vargas, a public school teacher, denied her son and husband, former Senior Jail Officer 1 Joeby Vargas, were involved with illegal …
Bank linked with the Capitol Lagoon given one year to vacate
Governor: Facility will become a government-run coffee shop After a meeting between the Negros Cooperative Bank and Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, the latter yesterday confirmed the financial institution was given one year to vacate from its present location at the Capitol Park and Lagoon, The governor said, within the one-year extension, the bank …
Mother of slain BJMP officer calls for justice
Intervention sought from Duterte, Robredo By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mother of slain Bureau of Jail Management and Penology officer, Jail Officer 1 Jayvee Jason Vargas, surfaced yesterday and is seeking justice. Yvonne Vargas, a public school teacher, denied her son and husband, former Senior Jail Officer 1 Joeby Vargas, were involved with illegal …
Jail officer killed in Bacolod City ambush
Officer survived earlier attack By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Bureau of Jail Management and Penology jail officer was killed late Friday night after he was ambushed by unidentified gunmen in Bacolod City’s Barangay Cabug. Police identified the fatality as Jail Officer 1 Jayvee Jason Vargas, a resident of the city’s Barangay Handumanan. Authorities also …
Security tightened at the Panaad
Security within the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan has been tightened ahead of planned rehabilitation work, which is scheduled to begin next year. Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, said the park’s security division is now limiting the number of individuals entering the premises with exemptions being made during office …
Cadiz City students apprehended for smoking marijuana
Three students were apprehended by the Cadiz City Police Station Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) after they were caught smoking marijuana inside their school last Friday. Police have requested anonymity for the students as they are still minors. Based on information provided by the Cadiz City police, the three were spotted by the school …