By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An suspected member of the notorious Ramos Drug Group, which operates in southern Negros Occidental, was gunned down yesterday by riding-in-tandem suspects at a reclamation area in Barangay 1, Hinigaran. Police identified the fatality as 34-year-old Samson Panega, a resident of Sitio Tugbungan, Barangay 2 in the said …
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Iloilo City councilor meets with PRO-6 chief regarding illegal drugs situation
Iloilo City councilor Plaridel Nava recently sat down with Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, in a closed-door meeting to discuss the local illegal drugs situation. The city official said he explained how Iloilo City managed the situation regarding local drug lords, namely the slain Melvin ‘Boyet’ Odicta and Richard ‘Buang’ …
Bacolod City SP members insist their US trip is justified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid claims a US trip by certain members of the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) was conducted without a travel order, the city officials, who are in California for 16 days, insisted their trip is “justified.” Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, along with Grupo Progreso members of …
Senator confirms draft constitution could face opposition
Zubiri: Senate expected four federal regions By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri yesterday confirmed the draft federal constitution may face opposition in the chamber, especially on the composition of federal regions. “[With] the way it was prepared by the Consultative Committee, many senators are opposed to it [based] …
Day raising awareness on human trafficking observed next week
Since 2013, the United Nations has observed World Day against Trafficking in Persons, which falls on Monday, July 30. According to the UN resolution ratifying the observance, the day seeks to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.” According to a 2018 report …
Ceneco rates up
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) announced July 2018 residential rates increased by nearly 23¢ from last month, rising from P11.7019 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P11.9309/kWh. The utility co-op credited the increase to hikes in generation charges; along with adjustments to Energreen/Central Negros Power Reliability, Inc. fees, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management …
Gasataya expects changes in House of Representatives
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya said he expects changes in the House of Representatives after former president, Pampanga second district Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, was sworn in as the new speaker of the house. Gasataya anticipates faster and more efficient passage of laws and bills. The congressman …
Congressman: Lacson to lead Love Negros in unity talks
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez, Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is the leading candidate to represent Love Negros ahead of proposed unity talks with rival local political coalition, the United Negros Alliance (UNegA). He explained unity talks could pave the way for a …
Local CHR lauds Alvarez ouster
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Commission on Human Rights (CHR) head Romeo Baldevarona yesterday said that he is happy Davao del Norte first district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez was ousted as speaker of the house. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Baldevarona said Alvarez needs to learn from the mistakes he made during …
State of the Nation Address 2018
Western Visayas protests were peaceful By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) yesterday said protests by various militant and progressive groups in the Western Visayas during the State of the Nation Address earlier this week were generally peaceful. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Joem Malong, said 1,192 police personnel were deployed …