Documentation, titles missing By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Atty. Norman Golez, legal counsel for Leo Rey Yanson, revealed Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI) headquarters in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan were found to be ransacked. According to the attorney, Yanson is still considered VTI president and CEO until the court decides on the matter, Following an initial …
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Ceneco blames weather anew for recent power interruptions
Following intermittent power interruptions reported across Bacolod City since August 2, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) blamed the incidents on bad weather conditions brought about by Tropical Storm Hanna Last week, the utility co-op put out a release blaming power interruptions on poor weather and down tree branches. Ceneco noted, the Bacolod-Reclamation, Bacolod-Silay, …
Suspected mugger shot dead by security guard in Singcang-Airport
Police: The neighborhood is a ‘hot bed’ for robberies By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected mugger was shot dead yesterday morning by a security guard after victimizing a college student at the corner of Araneta Avenue and Alijis Road in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport. Police identified the fatality as 39-year-old Arnold Genevera, a resident …
NOPPO assures safety for Negros-based media practitioners
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, assured safety for all Negros-based media practitioners. Following reports surrounding the Bacolod chapter chairperson of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) reportedly being tailed by an unidentified man aboard a motorcycle earlier this month in Negros …
Motorbanca trips between Iloilo and Guimaras resume
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Iloilo and the Maritime Industry Authority-Region VI (Marina-6) permitted the resumption of motorbanca trips between Guimaras and Iloilo yesterday morning. According to a memorandum signed by Marina-6 Director Jose Venancio Vero, Jr., the decision was made following a directive from the Marina-Central Office and …
DILG urged to review affidavit submitted by former NPA rebel
Victims’ next of kin continue push to probe Moises Padilla violence By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the families of those victimized by New People’s Army (NPA) atrocity in Moises Padilla penned a letter to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) earlier this month seeking assistance from Secretary Eduardo Año, they have …
Yanson siblings, 300 employees barred entry into Vallacar compound
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two members of the ‘Yanson 4’ filed complaints yesterday after they, along with around 300 employees, were barred entry from the Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI) office in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. Ma. Lourdes Celina Yanson-Lopez and Emily Yanson both personally issued their complaints before Police Station 7. “We are the …
Planned NPA attack in
Guihulngan City foiled By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A planned attack by New People’s Army (NPA) insurgents last Sunday in Guihulngan City’s Barangay Balogo was foiled by the Philippine Army 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB). 94IB commander, Lt. Colonel Randy Pagunuran, said they conducted a patrol operation in the area after several residents complained of the …
Sibling claims Vallacar chief plans to sell the company
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga One of the Yanson siblings recently accused Vallacar Transit Incorporated (VTI) President Leo Rey Yanson of planning to sell the company. In a statement released yesterday, Emily Yanson claimed her brother is “hell-bent” on selling the transportation firm to the highest bidder. She said his use of “brute force” to …
Sugar producers demand amendment to importation policy
Planters lament ‘excessive importation’ will cause prices to drop By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Confederation of Sugar Producers’ Associations (Confed) is calling for the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to amend Sugar Order No. 5, which sets importation policies for the current crop year, claiming the order does not bear the signature of the administrator. …