By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) confirmed they are presently validating if slain Bacolod City businessman Alex Yao is on an illegal drugs watch list. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong, affirmed they have yet to verify the allegations but, pointed out, information surfaced claiming he was connected to …
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Four-day-old infant in Bacolod City contracts measles
The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) recently revealed a four-day old infant from Bacolod City is the youngest confirmed measles case in the Western Visayas. DOH-6 Child Health Program medical coordinator, Dr. Mary Jane Juanico, believes the baby possibly contracted the illness as the mother may have been infected during her third trimester. However, official …
NOPPO presents accomplishments in the war on drugs
Baleros: Watch list personalities dropped from 1,172 to 75 During the recent Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) presented their accomplishments in the ongoing war on drugs. NOPPO director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, offered a number of statistics, noting, of the 11,807 reported drug users across the …
‘Otso Diretso’ vows to hold corrupt politicians accountable
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two candidates of opposition senatorial lineup ‘Otso Diretso’ yesterday vowed to “hold corrupt politicians accountable” if elected. While speaking in Bacolod City, senatorial candidate, former Deputy House Speaker Erin Tañada, said, “People must not allow politicians and other government officials from refusing to publicize their SALN (Statements of Assets, …
‘Otso Diretso’ candidates expected in Negros Occidental today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Candidates of the ‘Otso Diretso’ lineup are scheduled to campaign in Negros Occidental today. Based on information provided by their Negros Occidental chapter, the candidates will be holding radio interviews, courtesy calls, and market events throughout the morning. The candidates are also scheduled to host a press conference …
‘Mentally ill’ resident said to be behind Mansilingan fire
Arson investigators still probing the incident By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay Mansilingan Captain Boy Pico yesterday said some residents believe the fire that struck the area of Purok Kahirup B late Wednesday afternoon was caused by a reportedly mentally ill resident. According to Pico, he spoke with affected residents to look into …
CEO: New law extends SSS viability to 2045
With the ratification of RA 11199, which was signed earlier this month by President Rodrigo Duterte and intended to strengthen the government entitlement program, Social Security System (SSS) CEO and President Emmanuel F. Dooc said the new law extends the program’s viability to 2045. In a press release, he noted, SSS in its current state …
Motorcyclist dies following collision with truck in Talisay City
Hospital: Victims were intoxicated at the time of the incident By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcyclist was killed, while his backrider was injured, after he was struck by a truck early yesterday morning along Access Road in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 42-year-old Manuel Parcon, a …
Fire guts Mansilingan squatters’ community
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fire engulfed a community of squatters yesterday afternoon at Purok Kahirup B in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Fire Marshal, Fire Chief Inspector Publio Ploteña, said they received the fire call around 5:37 p.m. The fire reportedly originated on the second floor …
BCPO looking into motive behind businessman’s murder
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has yet to establish a motive behind the recent shooting and death of businessman Alex Yao. BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Ariel Pico, said investigators are currently considering his business, possible competition, or personal grudges as possible motives. The police official said the …