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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A student was brought to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after he accidentally cut off his finger at Calatrava National High School, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. Police have refused to identify the victim, but confirmed he is a resident of the said town. Calatrava town police chief, Police Chief Inspector John Joel Batusbatusan, said …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A month after the ambush of planter Norberto Lumayno and his driver Danilo Braga, Calatrava Municipal police have yet to file criminal charges against the suspects. Calatrava town police chief, Police Chief Inspector John Joel Batusbatusan, said they ran into difficulty since the suspects are only identified through their aliases. …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The family of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” winner Noven Belleza denied accusations he was involved in the rape of a 19-year-old girl in Cebu City over the weekend. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, the singer’s father, Reynaldo Belleza, said the family cannot believe the news his son is currently …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga   Lakawon Island Resort and Spa owner Vladimir Gonzales said he will investigate the robbery that victimized two of his guests, former Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co and his wife, over the weekend. Upon learning of the incident, Gonzales said he contacted members of the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Alain Gatuslao said consultations are ongoing as he considers a run for fifth district congressman in 2019, set to be vacated by incumbent Rep. Alejandro Mirasol. The second term board member said he is currently going around the district gathering feedback on his plans. He …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) Roselyn Pelle Command yesterday claimed responsibility for the killing of a former Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) commander Charlie Buli-buli in Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) earlier this month. In a statement, Ka Cecil Estrella, spokesperson of the Roselyn Pelle Command, said Buli-buli was tagged …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial agriculturist, Atty. Japhet Masculino, confirmed yesterday the black bug infestation in the southern part of Negros Occidental has expanded to around 14 hectares. Last week, it was reported the infestation was affecting 4.6 hectares of rice plantations in Barangay Batuan, La Carlota City. Masculino noted, the infestation in La …

  According to National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI (NEDA-6) Director Ro-Ann Bacal, investors are hesitant about plans to revive the Panay railway, expressing concerns about expected costs. The plans, which were introduced by President Rodrigo Duterte during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), are not part of the administration’s “Build, Build, Build” …

By Jezza A. Nepomoceno A total of 15 fishermen from Negros Occidental were caught by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force for illegally fishing off the coast of Baliguian Island, a part of Barangay Malangabang, Concepcion, Iloilo. Boat captain Jill Rinquijo of Barangay Tortosa, Manapla faces charges in relation to unauthorized fishing and using …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Samuel Co, former mayor of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, was robbed over the weekend by unidentified burglars at a resort on Lakawon, part of Barangay Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City. Co, who was with his wife, told Cadiz City police their belongings, which included several pieces of jewelry, cash, and …