Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. administered the oath of office to over 300 newly-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from across the province during a ceremony at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (NOMPAC) in Bacolod City yesterday. In his address, he advised the elected officials to “lead by example” and “use their …
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Pulupandan declared drug-cleared
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) recently revealed all 20 Pulupandan barangays passed the agency’s requirements to be declared drug-cleared. Based on documents and certifications forwarded by the municipal government, five barangays were initially cleared following PDEA and Pulupandan police validations in June 2017. This development was followed by …
Father, son killed in Mandalagan ‘hit-and-run’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A father and son were killed yesterday morning after the pedicab they were in was hit by a speeding car in what police believe to be a ‘hit-and-run’ along Buri Road in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 44-year-old Dante Lascoña and his son, six-year-old Randel. …
Duterte in Cabatuan for CARP anniversary event
President Rodrigo Duterte was in Cabatuan, Iloilo yesterday as part of the Department of Agrarian Reform-Region VI (DAR-6) 30th anniversary observance of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) at the Cabatuan Covered Gym. During the event, a total 3,772 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) were issued to 2,314 beneficiaries from across the region. The …
Vice governor: Animal hub probe results should be publicized
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Mary Ann Lamis, who earlier said the results of the Negros First Animal Hub investigation are “confidential and for the eyes of the governor,” Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday stressed the information must be revealed to …
Duterte will not oppose Negros Federal Region –Congressman
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez recently revealed President Rodrigo Duterte assured him he would not oppose the creation of the Negros Federal Region (NFR), the proposed federal state comprised of both Negros provinces and Siquijor. Benitez spoke during a rally at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex in …
Isabela barangay captain reportedly shoots a married couple
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A married couple was rushed to a hospital in Bacolod City yesterday morning after they were allegedly shot by a barangay captain in Barangay Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victims as Jomie and May Janeth Lacio, both residents of the said barangay. Isabela municipal police chief, Police …
Molestation cases recorded in Bacolod City, Murcia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two separate cases of alleged sexual molestation were recorded in Bacolod City and Murcia last Monday. Police have refused to disclose the identity of the victims, but confirmed they are 16 and nine years old. Based on reports released by Bacolod City police, the 16-year-old female student was on …
Negros First Animal Hub investigation results are ‘confidential’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The investigation into the Negros First Animal Hub, located at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, is already complete, however, Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Mary Ann Lamis, said the results remain “confidential.” Lamis, who heads the investigation team, said, once all team members sign …
Negros region included in federalism proposal
NFR to consist of Negros provinces and Siquijor By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya, who serves as spokesperson for the Consultative Committee, confirmed during a recent federalism roadshow in Dumaguete City, a Negros region will be included among the list of regional …