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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Bacolod City recently received intelligence suggesting the Abu Sayyaf terror group was currently on the move in the Sulu Sea, but no direct threats were reported for Negros Occidental. “We have not received any direct threats for southern Negros, but the PCG is …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo offered his appreciation for ousted DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno for his advocacy of the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). “I have been thankful to [Sueno] for his support for NIR,” he stated. Following his dismissal, Negros Occidental Vice …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the decision by President Rodrigo Duterte to fire Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael Sueno over corruption allegations, Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the Negros Island Region (NIR) lost a champion for the cause. “NIR’s fate will now depend on who will …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 330 individuals were apprehended on the first day of the anti-jaywalking policy, implemented through City Ordinance No. 338, or the Comprehensive Traffic Ordinance, which includes the regulation of public utility jeepney routes and parking areas. According to Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, the first …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently expressed his confidence the Negros Island Region (NIR) will stay, despite reports quoting Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno saying the region is “deemed abolished.” “[NIR] won’t be abolished because, until now, it’s not yet abolished,” the governor asserted. “When we …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) apprehended around 861 violators of the “No helmet, No travel” policy, which began implementation this week. BTAO head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, reported four violators were members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), while another four were BTAO traffic enforcers. The apprehended officials have …

By Tara Yap While in Iloilo City, former Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief Rafael Coscolluela recently called the rising conflict between the sugar industry, the government, and beverage manufacturers unhealthy for the economy, saying the issue goes beyond individual companies. “We need to accept the reality that Philippine sugar is expensive,” he said. “It will …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After former Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent William Señoron, declared he would shoot himself if the allegations linking him to illegal drugs were proven true, Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Renato Gumban, said, “Just do it.” “You said that, you should do …

By Paulo Loreto Lim After Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) Director, Police Senior Superintendent William Señoron, was relieved of duty earlier this week, alongside other law enforcement officers, Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Renato Gumban, said action was taken after the recent affidavits by former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio …