BCPO: No ‘untoward incidents’ recorded By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday called this year’s Bacolaodiat Festival a success. BCPO officer-in-charge, Police Senior Superintendent Henry Biñas, said there were no untoward incidents recorded during the four-day celebration. Biñas thanked city officials and the public for their cooperation in …
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ICPO reports 22% drop in crime
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) reported a 21.92 percent decline in crime during the last week of January as compared to the same period last year. The highlights and closing events of the annual Iloilo Dinagyang Festival typically take place during that time. Between January 25 and 31, there were a total of 57 …
Paraw Regatta opens on Saturday
The 47th Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta is scheduled to open on Saturday, February 9, and Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III is encouraging the public to join the festivities. “I am inviting everyone to witness the events for the celebration of the Paraw Regatta, which is considered the oldest sailing event in Asia,” he said. The …
Iloilo City councilor sues law enforcement officials
Iloilo City Councilor Plaridel Nava yesterday filed administrative cases against 17 Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) officials surrounding the warrantless arrest of his two security aides. Abuse of authority and misconduct charges were brought before the Office of the Ombudsman. The city official is seeking the dismissal of the accused, including ICPO director, Senior Superintendent …
AFP assures security in the Visayas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid recent terror threats in Mindanao, the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Central Command (AFP-CENTCOM) reassured residents of the Visayas of their security during the recent inter-agency stakeholders security summit. In a statement forwarded by the AFP 3rd Civil Relations Group, AFP-CENTCOM commander, Lieutenant Noel Clement, said, “Terrorism doesn’t …
Iloilo City’s ‘Chinese New Year Grand Parade’ begins on Friday
After kicking off the Lunar New Year celebration in Iloilo City with a fireworks display at the Iloilo City Grandstand, the Chinese New Year Grand Parade, which runs from the Provincial Capitol to the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch, will take place on Friday, February 8, beginning at 4:00 p.m. At the end of the parade route, …
Mayor reiterates prohibition of ‘ukay-ukay’ at Iloilo City plazas
Following reports of ‘ukay-ukay’ vendors, or second-hand clothing retailers, operating within the Jaro Plaza during the recent Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III reminded the public of his executive order barring such activity from the city’s plazas. Aside from ordering vendors to cease operations, he also called on the public …
2019 Midterm Elections
Ko, Montelibano unopposed in Provincial Board race By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Manuel Frederick Ko and Murcia Mayor Andrew Montelibano are considered “sure winners” for the two spots on the Provincial Board representing the third district. Acting Provincial Election Supervisor Salud Milagros Villanueva said, with former Negros Occidental …
NBI questioned over its handling of lawyer ambush case
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-crime and anti-corruption watchdog group Task Force Kasanag (TFK) questioned the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) regional office over their handling of the investigation into the ambush on Atty. Erfe del Castillo. TFK national commander John Chiong said he believes the investigation has not gone through proper procedure. He …
DILG: Several Panay, Negros mayors are involved with drugs
Año: Department is currently building cases By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año yesterday revealed several mayors from Panay and Negros are still on their drugs list. In an exclusive interview with Watchmen Daily Journal, he said the department is currently in the process …