BSP assures coin is ‘legal tender’ By Paulo Loreto Lim The new P5 coin featuring the image of Andres Bonifacio is currently in circulation throughout the Iloilo. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) assured the public the coin is of “legal tender” and advised business owners to be aware of its presence as to …
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Security agency denies Granada murder suspect works for their company
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Habagat Security Agency Operations Officer Divino Pabilona yesterday denied the suspect in a recent robbery-homicide case in Barangay Granada was working for them. In a radio interview with RMN-DYHB Bacolod yesterday morning, he revealed they have no such guard by the name of Sandy Sevilla, who is the primary …
Eight BTAO personnel suspended for various misdemeanors
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, yesterday confirmed eight of their personnel were suspended due to various misdemeanors committed while on duty. Acebuche did not name those involved but said five of them are assigned to towing duties, while the remaining three are traffic enforcers. …
Traffic enforcer in pickpocket video summoned for failing to arrest suspect
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The traffic enforcer seen in the viral video showing a pickpocketing incident at Bangga Ramos, along Lacson Street in Bacolod City, was summoned by the head of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) yesterday. BTAO head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, identified the enforcer in the video as Pio Puentevella. According …
Provincial official responds to criticism of Sagay City bridge project
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a certain Alan Richard Bisula Lacson made remarks on social media, claiming the Himoga-an Bridge project in Sagay City was overpriced, speculating it costs in excess of P300 million, executive assistant Eric Loretizo yesterday clarified the figures associated with the project. He pointed out, the Negros Occidental provincial government …
Leonardia: Anti-illegal drug campaign should be non-stop
By Neska Centina Amid the recent relaunch of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Oplan Tokhang program, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday said the campaign against illegal drugs needs to be “continuing and non-stop.” During a press conference, the mayor predicted the number of individuals surrendering to law enforcement will increase due to the program, …
PDEA has no authority to exonerate ‘narco-mayors’ –Regional Director
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) Director Wardley Getalla recently clarified, his agency does not have the authority to clear the names of mayors labeled by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte as ‘narco-politicians.’ Reports claim Calinog Mayor Alex Centena, Maasin Mayor Mar Malones, and Carles Mayor Siegfredo Betita are still considered ‘narco-politicians.’ However, Iloilo …
Local watchdog group laments over lack of attendance at Baciwa fee increase hearing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After it was revealed one Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) board member, namely, Dave Villanueva, attended the recent public hearing regarding the planned increases to meter repair and maintenance fees, which are scheduled to go up by P15 this month, watchdog group Water Watch Advocates (WWA) expressed concern over the …
Duterte to meet with local officials from the Visayas, Mindanao on February 12
Presidential meeting forces rescheduling of BCGC mass wedding By Neska Centina President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to meet with governors and mayors from the Visayas and Mindanao on February 12 at the Radisson Blu in Cebu City. According to a memorandum from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the general program includes a conference …
Drug couriers nabbed at Dumangas Port linked to local drug lord, robbery group
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The couple who were arrested at the Dumangas Port last Sunday evening after yielding P18 million worth of shabu are apparently linked to a local drug lord and robbery group operating in Negros Occidental. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, said Jose …