By Paulo Loreto Lim Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao affirmed during yesterday’s Regional Development Council-Region VI (RDC-6) meeting at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, bidding for the proposed Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge will commence towards the middle of 2018. “Hopefully, the project will be realized before the term of [President Rodrigo Duterte] ends,” she …
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NOPPO ready to rejoin anti-illegal drug campaign
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) said they are available and well-prepared to return to the anti-illegal drug campaign, as ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. In a recent interview with NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., he said, while they are still awaiting official notice from the …
Negros Oriental Governor dismissed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales yesterday ordered the dismissal of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo after he was found guilty of grave misconduct in regard to an “anomalous utilization” of the province’s 2013 budget. In a statement by the Office of the Ombudsman, the governor will be charged in violation …
BCPO, City Government order barangay officials to enforce presidential firecracker order
Orientation on firecracker policies held at the BCGC yesterday By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Bacolod City government recently ordered the city’s barangay captains to strictly adhere to Executive Order No. 28, signed earlier this year by President Rodrigo Duterte, which regulates the use of firecrackers and …
P150K worth of shabu seized in Brgy. 2 PDEA raid
By Neska Centina Operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bacolod Field Office seized P150,000 worth of suspected shabu following the arrest of seven suspects, along with one minor, in the raid of a home at Purok Cagaycay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, Wednesday afternoon. The target subject was identified as 18-year-old Carlos Sonico, who …
Police visibility enhanced at Iloilo City nightlife hotspot following weekend shooting
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following last weekend’s shooting death of 24-year-old Rey Myr Tan, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III ordered enhanced police visibility at nightlife hotspot, the Smallville Complex, located in the city’s Mandurriao district. “[Police] must improve their operations in order to succeed in maintaining [the] peace and order of the place,” …
Governor backs classification of NPA as ‘terrorists’
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the recent declaration by President Rodrigo Duterte to classify the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) as a terror organization, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. backed the call. “It has long been overdue,” he stated. In addition, with the president suspending peace talks between the government …
Two soldiers wounded following Himamaylan City shootout between Army, NPA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two Philippine Army soldiers were wounded after a gunfight broke out between the military and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at Sitio Cunalom in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, yesterday morning. Authorities identified the two wounded as Sergeant Jomar Dolorfino and Private Jelord Para-onda, both members of …
Magsaysay-Araneta flyover opening moved to next week
Openings previously speculated in October, November By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After announcing last month the Magsaysay-Araneta flyover would be opened by the end of November, even previously speculating an early opening in October, Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said the structure will open to traffic next week, December 15. In a press conference …
BCPO deputy relieved over suspected involvement in Goldenfields incident
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, it was revealed yesterday morning BCPO deputy administrative director, Police Superintendent Ronaldo Palomo, was relieved of duty following allegations of his involvement in last week’s hostile takeover attempt of a bar in the Goldenfields Commercial Complex in …