By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to viral social media posts suggesting a spate of killings were taking place in Bago City, the city government yesterday released a statement assuring the public there is no “serial killer” roaming the city. According to the post, a mentally ill person was roaming the city and …
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Negros Occidental 5th District under rabies ‘high alert’
Rabid dog reportedly eaten in Himamaylan City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) placed the Negros Occidental fifth congressional district under a rabies “high alert” after nine people reportedly ate a dog infected with rabies in Barangay Cabadiangan, Himamaylan City last week. PVO head, Dr. Renante Decena, said the …
20 BCPO cops relieved over suspected illegal activity
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) recently relieved 20 Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) personnel over suspected involvement with illegal activity. Based on an order dated June 1, 2018, the 20 officers were directed to report to the Regional Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit (RPHAU). PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Joem Malong, …
Presidential Advisor to induct Bacolod City barangay officials next week
Former Tagaytay City mayor and 2016 senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino, who currently serves as an advisor to President Rodrigo Duterte, will administer a mass oath-taking next week, June 16, for newly-elected Bacolod City barangay captains and kagawads at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. “The mass oath-taking of our barangay officials is a …
22 injured after bus slams into carabaos in Bago City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 22 people were injured after a bus slammed into two carabaos Wednesday night in Barangay Pacol, Bago City. Bago City deputy police chief, Police Senior Inspector Hercules Trigue, said the bus unit driven by Allan Claudio and owned by bus company Road Star Lines was heading to …
Iloilo City government discourages littering in local waterways
Amid the ongoing Jaro River clean-up in Barangay Ingore, located in Iloilo City’s La Paz district, city officials discussed the importance of not littering in local waterways. “We don’t want to pollute and totally destroy our rivers,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “We must prevent garbage from going into our rivers for this …
Ferrer considering 2019 gubernatorial run on a unity ticket
Escalante: Everybody is calling for a unified Negros camp By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga While already mentioned as a possible Negros Occidental gubernatorial candidate in 2019, 2016 vice gubernatorial candidate and former Negros Occidental fifth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer reportedly revealed he is more inclined to run for governor amid talks of a …
P232M collection from Ceneco member-consumers questioned
Petierre: Collection should be delayed for ‘humanitarian reasons’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center (SAC) questioned the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) over the ongoing collection of P232 million from its member-consumers. The amount stems from “unnominated quantities” accumulated from the Korean Electric Power Corporation-Salcon Power …
Feasibility study into drainage master plan to be conducted
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recently revealed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the bidding process for a comprehensive drainage system master plan for the city. The mayor called it “very good news,” noting, “The best part of this feasibility study is the integration of both the national and local drainage systems.” …
New PRO-6 chief wants a more disciplined police force
NOPPO backs intensified policies to instill discipline By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During the official Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) turnover of command earlier this week, newly-appointed PRO-6 commander, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, said he wants a more disciplined police force. He vowed, within his first month, more monitoring of police officers will …