An unnamed police officer, who was facing a case before the Regional Internal Affairs Service regarding a gambling addiction, was found dead over the weekend after hanging himself inside an Estancia Municipal Police Station detention cell. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) confirmed the officer was 48 years old and was found dead on Sunday. …
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Capitol hosts welcome home ceremony for local soldiers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Originally scheduled for last Friday, October 27, and rescheduled for the following Monday, the hero’s welcome for troops of the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) 31st Division Reconnaissance Company returning from Marawi City was conducted yesterday morning at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and …
Congressman: Magsaysay-Araneta flyover will be open by the end of the month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said the Magsaysay-Araneta flyover will be open by the end of this month. Gasataya told reporters yesterday he was informed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) the approaches to the flyover are all that remains to be constructed. Based on …
Negrense soldier recalls experience during Marawi siege
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Negrense soldier who was deployed during the five-month siege of Marawi City recalled his experience liberating the city against the Islamic State-backed Maute terror group. Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) First Sergeant of the 31st Division Reconnaissance Company, Technical Sergeant Jose Lumayno, said he received his deployment call …
TFK alleges misuse of public funds by EB Magalona Barangay Captains
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Task Force Kasanag (TFK) recently called for an investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds by two EB Magalona barangay captains, along with several other barangay officials. TFK national commander John Chiong did not directly name the public officials, although he said they are presently being investigated by the …
GSO recommends closure of Burgos Public Cemetery
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City General Services Office (GSO) yesterday recommended the closure of the Burgos Public Cemetery, citing overcrowding. GSO head Jerome Solinap suggested remains that have been buried for five years be exhumed and relocated to a smaller area of the cemetery in order to clear parts of the area. …
Governor determined to advance Hinoba-an industrial project
By Paulo Loreto Lim Despite opposition from advocacy groups and environmental associations, along with suggested complications surrounding the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. is determined to advance the Southern Negros Industrial Estate project in Hinoba-an. The said project earlier converted around 300 hectares of agricultural land into industrial space …
All Souls’/Saints’ Day: No incidents recorded throughout Region 6
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), and Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) reported no major incidents during this year’s All Soul’s Day and All Saints’ Day observances, which ended yesterday. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, said the entire region was generally peaceful. …
All Souls’/Saints’ Day: Militant groups demonstrate against extrajudicial killings at local cemetery
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local chapters of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and Karapatan-Negros protested against extrajudicial killings at the Burgos Public Cemetery, last Wednesday. Karapatan-Negros Secretary-General Clarizza Singson Dagatan said the protest was also in memory of activists who the group believes were “forcefully disappeared” or killed by members of the Armed Forces …
TFK seeks probe into Bago City student suicide case
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Task Force Kasanag (TFK) called for a probe into the alleged mishandling of a case surrounding the suicide of Ramon Torres National High School (RTNHS) Grade 8 student Eric Hain Demafeliz, who was accused of stealing from the said school. In a letter to Malacañan Palace, the Department of …