Escalante: Solar power is the best source of energy we could give By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr. recently stated, despite the New People’s Army (NPA) being eyed as the prime suspect behind last week’s raid on the solar energy farm in Barangay Tinampa-an, Cadiz City, he claims …
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MassKara Festival: Police looking to achieve ‘zero crime rate’ during celebration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday announced they are looking to achieve a “zero crime rate” during the annual MassKara Festival, set to take place in Bacolod City next month. According to BCPO acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, local law enforcement has been split into task …
BCPO Chief: Bacolod City is safe
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to social media being recently flooded with posts reporting hold-up incidents, thefts, and carnappings – along with introducing the hashtag #Bacolodisnotsafe – occurring throughout Bacolod City, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, denied all the chatter. “Bacolod is safe,” he stated. …
NBI recovers firearms, explosives following raid on police officer’s home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives from Manila yesterday raided the home of Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Joshua Barile, an active duty police officer and member of the Regional Command Security Unit (RCSU). A search of the residence, located at Regent Pearl Homes Subdivision 2, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod …
National Day of Protest : PRO-6: Iloilo protests were peaceful
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) reported protests were generally peaceful during yesterday’s “National Day of Protest,” a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law by former President Ferdinand Marcos. “All rallies [and] protests ended peacefully with no untoward incident taking place,” stated PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero. Among the groups that …
Capitol plans 6-7% increase on land taxes next year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Board Member: Government increases market value every three years The Negros Occidental provincial government announced land taxes will see a six to seven percent increase, starting in January 2018. According to Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr., the adjustments are mandated by law. “Local governments should increase the fair market …
National Day of Protest : Rallies in Negros Occidental generally peaceful –Police
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Yesterday’s “National Day of Protest” was generally peaceful, according to one local police chief. Escalante City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Rollie Pondevilla, said the re-enactment of the 1985 Escalate Massacre in his jurisdiction was executed without any eruptions of violence. He added, the Philippine Army and local law …
Local Transport Group will not file fare hike petition before LTFRB-6
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga UNDOC: PISTON already filed before the central office The United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC) confirmed yesterday they will not be filing a fare hike petition before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region VI (LTFRB-6), saying transport party-list Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) already …
P478K approved for Bacolod City anti-criminality drive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed, during their regular session earlier this week, a P478,000 budget allocation for the city’s anti-criminality drive. According to City Councilor Caesar Distrito, funds will be distributed among the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and their 10 police stations, the Mobile Tactical Unit, …
Suspected Aki Cuadra robbery group member arrested in Bacolod City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected member of the Aki Cuadra robbery group was arrested by Police Station 2 (PS2) after conducting a buy-bust operation, yesterday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Edmar Escala, the subject of the operation, and a resident of Purok Narra Baybay, Barangay 8, Bacolod City. …