By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The family of this year’s top graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), Kabankalan City-native, Police Cadet John Vallador, expressed excitement during yesterday’s graduation rites in Silang, Cavite; however, they also showed reservation over his duties as a police officer. In a radio interview yesterday, Vallador’s aunt, Nelia …
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Governor endorses national ID bill
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently endorsed the national ID system bill, which was recently approved on its final reading by the Senate, According to Marañon, it would make things easier for the public since they would have their voter, social security, and PhilHealth numbers in one identification …
Hinigaran police chief shot
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Hinigaran municipal police chief was wounded yesterday after he was shot by a man said to have “run amok” at Hacienda Malukaw in the town’s Barangay Palayog. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., identified the local police official as Police Chief …
City Councilor: TMU, BTAO must apprehend noisy motorcycles, cars with sirens
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito yesterday affirmed the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) are required to comply with a recent Philippine National Police (PNP) order demanding the apprehension of personal vehicles equipped with emergency sirens, or “wang wang,” …
Measles outbreak declared in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Kabankalan City health officials, along with the mayor, recently declared a measles outbreak in the city, following the release of lab results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine that found three patients testing positive for the virus. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco …
Teenager attempts suicide in Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A teenage girl is currently hospitalized after she allegedly tried to kill herself by drinking poison in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, late Monday evening. Police refused to identify the victim, but confirmed she is 13 years old. According to a statement provided by the victim’s cousin, they found the …
Villar promotes organic tourism farms in Victorias City
During a recent trip to Victorias City, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged local farmers to establish organic tourism farms. According to the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute, farm tourism is a means of promoting more involvement in the agriculture sector by spreading knowledge on local practices. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture and …
Marañon believes Benitez will run for Senate in 2019
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday said he believes Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez will run for the Senate in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. According to Marañon, Benitez’ programs are already on a national level and he believes the congressman would be needed more in …
Local labor groups oppose charter change
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local labor groups in Negros Occidental yesterday expressed their opposition to charter change and term extension, saying the voice of the people should always reign supreme. Labor advocate Wennie Sancho said sovereignty should always reside with the people and should not be muffled. “Their interests should not be dwarfed …
NOPPO director calls for NPA rebels to surrender
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Ahead of the upcoming New People’s Army (NPA) founding anniversary, set to take place next week, March 29, Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., renewed his call for members of the rebel group to surrender. “You only live once, do it right,” …