By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday issued a warning over proliferation of counterfeit currency which may be used for the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. BCPO spokesperson, Police Major Ariel Pico, said they have not received any complaints in the city involving fake money but noted, once proliferated, it …
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Three arrested for allegedly raping teen in Bacolod City
Three individuals, one of whom is reportedly a minor, were arrested last Friday after they were accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Bacolod City. Police have requested not to name the victim or the suspects, along with not identifying where the incident took place. During a radio interview over the weekend, Police Station …
Brewing storm likely to bring dry spell relief –PAGASA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday reported they are presently monitoring a storm brewing outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility that will likely to enter over the weekend. Based on data provided by PAGASA as of 2:00 p.m. yesterday, the low pressure area was last …
ICPO: Criminal activity in the city drops
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) reported a recent decrease in the city’s crime rate with 43 criminal incidents recorded earlier this month, between March 1 and 7; a drop from the 60 recorded around the same period last year. ICPO operations chief, Police Major Ruel F. Firmo, credited police intervention operations, along with visibility, …
Bacolod City fire-preparedness training ongoing
As part of their ongoing Fire Prevention Month observance, which is celebrated throughout March, the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), in partnership with the Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection and Liga ng mga Barangay, is currently conducting community fire-preparedness training throughout the city. The event ends on Tuesday, March 19, …
P110K worth of shabu seized in Pontevedra
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least P110,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized yesterday morning following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Miranda, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental. Police identified the arrested suspect as 29-year-old Richard Tantua, a resident of MMY Village in Barangay Miranda, Hinigaran. Pontevedra municipal police chief, Police Captain Rhojn Darell Nigos, said …
Sinigayan Festival opens today in Sagay City
The 23rd Sinigayan Festival opens today in Sagay City. The observance celebrates the conservation of the environment as the city is home to the country’s largest marine reserve. Among the events scheduled to take place include the Sinigayan Queen contest, various sporting events, Voice Idol of Sagay, Sinigayan Bike Festival, Sinigayan Grand Parade, opening of …
BCPO to hold solidarity walk tomorrow
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will hold a solidarity walk and covenant signing for peaceful elections tomorrow morning at the old Bacolod City Hall, located along Araneta Street. In a statement by BCPO director, Police Colonel Henry Biñas, said the activity was organized in coordination with the Bacolod …
Bacolod City teacher resigns amid molestation accusations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A teacher at JR Torres Elementary School, located in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport, was forced to resign after he was accused of molesting 18 boys. Officials from the Department of Education (DepEd) have requested the 18 victims not be named, all of whom were Grade 5 students at the …
Roxas in Bacolod City, proposes lifting fuel taxes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, who made an unsuccessful run for the presidency in 2016, said, if elected, he will push to have fuel taxes lifted as a means of bringing down commodity prices. The former senator, who was in Bacolod City recently …