Offices operated by progressive organizations By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 55 individuals, including 15 minors, were rounded up after operatives from the Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group raided the offices of various progressive groups in Bacolod City and Escalante City late …
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Three dead, 14 injured after motorcycle collides with PUJ in Bago City
At least three people were killed, while 14 others were injured, following a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a public utility jeepney (PUJ) early Saturday morning along the national highway in Bago City’s Barangay Calumangan. Police identified the fatalities as 23-year-old Arnold Villeran, 17-year-old Jun Art Mariposque, and 17-year-old Angelo Espadera, all residents of …
Fires recorded in Bacolod City throughout the long weekend
Multiple fires were recorded over the long weekend in Bacolod City. The initial incident took place Saturday afternoon when a two-story house owned by Rizalino Fernandez was heavily damaged. Based on information obtained by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the house was being used as a boarding house on the first floor, while the …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
Police: Local holiday observances were ‘generally peaceful’ Both the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) and Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) affirmed the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observances were “generally peaceful.” BCPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, said they only recorded one traffic accident and five anti-drug operations during the holiday. The …
Negros, Panay experience power outages, fluctuations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Portions of Negros and Panay experienced a series of power outages and fluctuations late Tuesday afternoon. According to information provided by the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco), the entire coverage area, consisting of Bacolod City, Talisay City, Silay City, Bago City, Murcia, and Don Salvador Benedicto, began encountering fluctuations …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
DOT calls on offices to extend all services In a social media post, the Department of Tourism (DOT), in preparation for those traveling for the All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day observances, noted, “DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has already ordered the main and regional offices to extend all assistance that may be needed by visitors.” …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
No vending at Bacolod City cemeteries Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda, who heads Task Force All Saints’ Day, said they will enforce a “no vending policy” at all Bacolod City cemeteries. He noted, however, vendors will be allowed to sell flowers in front of the Bacolod North Public Cemetery, located along Burgos Street. The city official …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
DepEd offices and classes suspended tomorrow, half-day today The Department of Education (DepEd) formally suspended classes tomorrow, November 1, as a means of providing an opportunity for employees and students to travel home for the All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day observances. In addition, a half-day was declared today, which means classes and DepEd offices …
DPWH: Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge project will proceed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region VI (DPWH-6) confirmed the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge project will proceed despite reports indicating the national government will be conducting an inventory of the “Build Build Build” infrastructure program. In a radio interview with RMN DYHB-Bacolod yesterday morning, DPWH-6 director, Engr. Lea Delfinado, confirmed the …
P50K reward offered to nab Iloilo River Esplanade vandals
After trees along the Iloilo River Esplanade were recently found uprooted, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced he is offering a P50,000 reward for anybody able to help track down those responsible. “I am willing to spend money para makahatag kita reward para madakpan kon sin o ang naga vandalize kag nagapatay sa mga tanum nga …