By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, the responsibility for paying the back wages of Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) General Manager Juliana Carbon, who was previously reinstated by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), lies with “those responsible for her illegal termination.” In a CSC decision last year, Carbon was …
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Resort employees under investigation surrounding Lakawon robbery
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two Lakawon Island Resort and Spa employees are under investigation by Cadiz City police following the robbery of former Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co and his wife on Sunday. Cadiz City Police chief, Police Chief Inspector Rocky Desear, said two men working on the island, who were not named, have been …
Governor, Vice Governor endorse Martial Law extension
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Both Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson back the extension of Martial Law in Mindanao amid the ongoing war against the Islamic State-backed Maute terror group. Marañon said Martial Law is necessary in Mindanao because of the current situation and is praying the conflict …
Tighter security needed in tourist spots –Provincial Officer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Office called for better security at tourist sites, following the robbery incident that took place at the Lakawon Island Resort over the weekend. Provincial tourism head Christine Mansinares said, upon learning about the incident, her office coordinated with local security forces to increase their presence …
NFA: Enough rice for the lean months
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Food Authority (NFA) assured there is an ample supply of rice in the province, as July marks the start of the lean months, or the period of the year where there is no harvest. In a radio interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, NFA-Negros Occidental Manager Marianito Bejemino …
Victorias City backs singer accused of sexual assault –Mayor
Palanca: Assault accusations are ‘just a challenge’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca said the city stands behind “Tawag ng Tanghalan” winner Noven Belleza, who is being accused of sexual assault. He called the accusations “just a challenge” in the singer’s life. The mayor said he is skeptical of the …
Student loses finger after trying to cut class in Calatrava
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 …
Charges yet to be filed against Calatrava murder suspects
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. …
Family of ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ winner deny rape accusations
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 …
Lakawon resort owner to probe robbery of former Pagadian City Mayor
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 …