By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is putting on hold the transfer of three station commanders who were called out for their poor performance. In a press conference yesterday morning, BCPO director Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo said the performances of the three officers will be reassessed. This was an …
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Many senators against TRAIN 2 draft – Bam Aquino
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Many senators will oppose the proposed second package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, according to Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV. Aquino, who was in Bacolod City yesterday to meet vendors at the central market, said the TRAIN 2 proposal will have a hard …
NegOcc drug ops net ‘shabu’ worth millions
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA Two separate drug operations in Negros Occidental led to the confiscation of suspected shabu worth millions. Past midnight yesterday, authorities seized suspected shabu weighing about six kilograms in Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Police said the suspected drugs contained in six tape-sealed plastic pouches were worth about …
Landslide damages to infra, agri in Iloilo town put at P29.3M
The government of Igbaras town in Iloilo province has initially placed at P29.3 million the damages to infrastructure and agriculture due to the landslide that occurred in Barangay Igpigus in the morning of August 4. Mayor Vicente Escorpion said yesterday damages to infrastructure, mostly houses and roads, amounted to P25.7 million, while damages to agriculture, …
Marañon vows to release animal hub probe results soon
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA The findings of the investigation that looked into the construction of the controversial Negros First Animal Hub will be released soon, said Negros Occidental governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. The investigation was conducted by a special fact-finding team led by Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Mary Ann Lamis at Marañon’s order. …
Improve safety measures on Lacson Street – Gasataya
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA Bacolod City lone district representative Greg Gasataya called for the improvement of safety measures on Lacson Street where there is an ongoing flood control project. Gasataya gave this order to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the project contractor yesterday. The order came after a car …
‘More scanners needed to stop drug smuggling in ports’
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA Additional x-ray scanners are needed in the seaport of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental to address the drug smuggling concern there. Installing more x-ray scanners will strengthen the port’s monitoring scheme, making sure that no contrabands will go in and out the province. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) …
Car falls into unfinished road project
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA A car has fallen into an unfinished flood control project on Lacson Street in Bacolod City. The 27-year-old Charles Angelo Mastelero of EB Magalona, Negros Occidental was the car’s driver, police said. Police Station 2 traffic investigator Police Officer 2 Regino Rex Eduardo said Mastelero was taking a left …
OBO to Barangay 3 ‘kap:’ Secure bldg permits now
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA Bacolod City’s Office of the Building Official (OBO) reminded Barangay 3 captain Bob Asan to comply with the notice of violation it served him. OBO issued the June 22 notice to call out the village officials for their failure to secure a building and an occupancy permit for …
Governor lauds signing of Philippine ID law
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA Negros Occidental governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. lauded yesterday the passage of the Philippine Identification System Act. “It should have been passed along time ago,” Marañon said a day after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law. The governor added that those who oppose the law which seeks to create a …