By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Vendors of firecrackers and other pyrotechnics are currently set up at the rear of the Pope John Paul II tower, located along Rizal Avenue Extension in the reclamation area in Bacolod City, just days away from New Year’s celebrations. In a report by RMN-DYHB Bacolod yesterday morning, one of …
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NPA accuses AFP of being opportunists
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of “being opportunists” after reports surfaced claiming counter-revolutionary groups allegedly extorted money and rice by using their logos and name. In a statement released by NPA-Leonardo Panaligan Command spokesperson Ka JB Regalado, the rebel …
NOPPO issues public reminder on firecracker use
DOH reports amputation in Talisay City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) released a public reminder on the usage of firecrackers ahead of New Year’s celebrations. NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., said the provincial police force will be mindful of those noncompliant with Executive Order …
PRO-6: Holiday crimes drop throughout the region
According to Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, crimes committed during a 12-hour period between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dropped, from 147 incidents reported last year, to 17 this year. The specific period ran from 5:00 p.m. on December 24 to 5:00 a.m. on December 25. Among the deadly incidents reported included 35-year-old Rhogen Pelante …
Crime in Bacolod City significantly reduced throughout Christmas
Vargas: Zero homicides, two murders recorded By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Based on recent data from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), the number of criminal incidents in Bacolod City significantly reduced during the recent Christmas holiday. According to BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, between December 16 and 24, the office recorded …
Tropical Storm Vinta: Southern Negros dodges storm, holiday travel unaffected
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Southern Negros, which was earlier forecasted by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to be in the path of Tropical Storm Vinta, dodged the system as it traversed over Mindanao yesterday. Vinta is expected to exit the country by Christmas morning. Holiday travel was not affected by …
Tropical Storm Vinta: Traffic light knocked out by high winds
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A post went viral yesterday morning after a netizen snapped a photo of a hanging traffic light along BS Aquino Drive in Bacolod City. Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, said the traffic light was knocked over by winds generated by Tropical Storm Vinta. Acebuche said …
Army will not ‘hesitate to attack’ if provoked by NPA –3ID Commander
By Paulo Loreto Lim Despite the declared ceasefire between the national government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, said forces remain on ‘active defense’ and will be monitoring for activity, particularly on December 26, which marks the 49th founding anniversary of …
Macias assumes the post of Negros Oriental Governor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the dismissal of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo earlier this month, Vice Governor Edward Mark Macias recently assumed the post of governor, noting he is ready to return to his previous position should Degamo secure a restraining order on his case before the Office of the Ombudsman. “It’s prudent …
Moises Padilla Mayor lauds Police Chief over Vice Mayor’s arrest
Peña: Local drug situation worsened with Garcia-Yulo in office By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña yesterday lauded municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Alan Reloj, for taking the lead in the arrest of town Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo, last Tuesday. In a report by Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, Peña said he gave an …