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Dolina: Neutralize local rebels by 2019  By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Newly-installed Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Brigadier General Dinoh Dolina, said he is open to facilitating localized peace talks between the local government and the New People’s Army (NPA). During assumption rites at Camp General Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz, last week, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 21 people were reported injured due to firecrackers this year, based on records released by both the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) and the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday. NOPPO spokesperson, Police Inspector Charmae De Paz, said they recorded a total 17 injuries throughout Negros Occidental, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) called this year’s holiday celebrations “generally peaceful” and, noted, the ceasefire declared by government forces and the New People’s Army (NPA) held without any incident. In an email sent by NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., he said, “I am glad …

By Paulo Loreto Lim   Following the deadly fire that broke out last weekend at the New City Commercial Center (NCCC) in Davao City, which left 38 people dead, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III called on the local Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure local malls are …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga   Embattled Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo filed counter affidavits last Wednesday, following her recent arrest over allegations of links to the New People’s Army (NPA), along with illegal firearms and illegal drugs possession. In her affidavits, she called the illegal possession of explosives charges filed against her and …

By Paulo Loreto Lim   With the city preparing to ring in 2018, Bacolod City fire marshall, Fire Superintendent Rodolfo Denaga, suggested the public avoid firecrackers, which are typically used during celebrations, and to find alternative noise makers. He says it will help reduce the number of injuries. For those who wish to use firecrackers …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga   The medical examiner for the Land Transportation Office (LTO) branch at Robinsons Place Bacolod was found dead early yesterday morning (December 28) inside his car, which was parked along the highway in Barangay Calumangan, Bago City. Police identified the fatality as 82-year-old Dr. Felix Valenzuela, who previously served as …

By Paulo Loreto Lim   Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III ordered maximum police visibility throughout the city amid the upcoming New Year celebrations. “Our police officers must be more vigilant in preventing any crime and in maintaining peace and order,” he said. “We need to make sure, while celebrating New Year, we are safe …