The annual Al Cinco de Noviembre observance, which commemorates the 1898 Negros Revolution, when the Spanish surrendered to Negrense troops, resulting in a short-lived Negros Republic, is underway in Bago City. According to a city government release, the General Juan Araneta Monument, which pays tribute to the revolutionary leader, will serve as the “center of …
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NFSW blamed for ‘Sagay 9’ incident
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The niece of one of the farmers killed during the ‘Sagay 9’ incident blames the National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) for the tragedy. According to a statement by Nove Bantigue, niece of slain NFSW farmer Rannel Bantigue, she said her uncle was recruited by NFSW organizer Rene Manlangit …
NPA attacks police detachment in Guihulngan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one police officer was wounded after a police detachment was reportedly attacked last Monday by an undetermined number of suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Bulado, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental. Police identified the wounded cop as Police Officer 1 Elvis John Lucasan, a resident of …
Vice governor to prioritize concreting projects once elected governor
Lacson: Under my administration, tourists arrivals will more than double By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Incumbent Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said, once elected governor following the upcoming 2019 midterm elections, he will prioritize road concreting projects. According to Lacson, such projects must be implemented in areas frequented by tourists as …
‘Sagay 9’ witness’ father considering charges against local human rights group
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The father of the 13-year-old witness in the ‘Sagay 9’ incident is considering filing kidnapping charges against members of local human rights organization Karapatan-Negros after they reportedly took his son into custody. In a PTV news report, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director-General Oscar Albayalde revealed the father’s intentions after …
All Souls’/Saints’ Day
NOPPO on ‘red alert’ status By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) was placed on ‘red alert’ status yesterday ahead of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day observances, which take place today, November 1, and tomorrow, November 2, respectively. NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, …
All Souls’/Saints’ Day
Holiday exodus begins By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Travelers returning home for the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day observances are expected to flock to various transport terminals throughout the city today. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sub-station commander, Petty Officer 1 Louie Campaner, said most passengers at the Bredco Port in Bacolod …
NPA claims responsibility for civil defense group leader killing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) yesterday released a statement claiming responsibility for the killing of the Moises Padilla Civil Defense Group leader last Sunday. In a radio interview, Leonardo Panaligan Command spokesperson Ka Ann Jacinto said the NPA Special Partisan Unit carried out the execution of 32-year-old Rusty Caramihan …
All Souls’/Saints’ Day
Tomorrow, Friday are special non-working holidays All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, which fall on November 1 and on November 2, respectively, are special non-working holidays according to Presidential Proclamation No. 269, signed last year by President Rodrigo Duterte, which formally declared holidays observed in the Philippines for 2018. According to the proclamation, …
Antique governor to visit sugar workers in Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao will be in Negros Occidental from November 15 to 18 conducting the annual Bisita Sacada, where she will observe the status of sugarcane plantation workers sent from her province to work on local farms, along with ensuring labor laws are being enforced. The governor will …