The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) said that the facts were indicated categorically in the conduct of their investigation into the Himamaylan massacre amid the “baseless and malicious” accusations thrown against them. PRO-6 acting director, Brigadier General Sidney Villaflor responded to the accusations of Butch Lozande, spokesperson of the Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura, where he claimed …
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ASF invades Hinigaran; Hog blood samples from Barangay Cambaog tested positive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town became the latest local government unit (LGU) in the province to have confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) after two hog blood samples from Barangay Cambaog tested positive. Hinigaran Mayor Nadie Arceo said the blood samples from Barangay Anahaw have tested negative. It can be …
Hog deaths down; NegOcc records decreasing number of pig mortalities
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hog mortalities in Negros Occidental are decreasing, provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said yesterday. Based on data forwarded by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), the province has recorded only 140 to 150 swine mortalities over the past few days. The numbers are far from the over 400 hog deaths logged per day …
‘Yes to JVA’; Benitez: We are looking for better service, lower power rates
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez said the city is now looking for better power distribution services. Benitez finally disclosed his favorable opinion of the joint venture agreement (JVA) between the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and Primelectric Holdings, Inc./Negros Electric Power Corporation, which seeks to improve power distribution service in the …
In-depth probe; Lacson orders thorough investigation in family massacre
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson also called for justice in the brutal killing of four family members in Himamaylan City’s Barangay Buenavista last week. “Those guilty must be brought to justice as soon as possible,” Lacson said in a statement over the weekend. He also empathizes with the remaining family members, saying the authorities will prioritize …
‘Spare no effort’; Army to pursue justice for Himamaylan massacre victims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IBde) of the Philippine Army vowed to seek justice following the gruesome killings of four family members in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City. Brigadier General Orlando Edralin, 303IBde commander, said yesterday they condemned the brutal killing “in the strongest possible terms” and will “spare no effort” to …
More expensive? PDEA-6: ‘Costly’ illegal drugs in WV due to scarcity
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Illegal drugs sold in Western Visayas (Region 6) are becoming more expensive due to scarcity, a report from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-6) revealed. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, also the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-6) chairman, during its second quarterly meeting, said this is due to …
Police: Insurgency seen in family slay
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Himamaylan City Police Station in Negros Occidental is initially looking into the possibility that the murder of a couple and their two children in the city’s Barangay Buenavista is insurgency-related. City police chief, Lt. Colonel Reynante Jomocan, said the couple — 52-year-old Rolly Fausto and 49-year-old wife Emilda — …
Samples matched; DNA tests confirm 4 Degamo slay suspects’ identities
The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples have confirmed the identities of four primary suspects in the Pamplona massacre which killed Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and nine others in March. Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla, during the preliminary investigation on Tuesday, June 13, said the blood samples were collected from vehicles and a helicopter reportedly used to …
Local multi-sectoral groups call for orderly, peaceful JVA plebiscite
By Mae Singuay Multi-sectoral groups based in Bacolod City called for an orderly and peaceful plebiscite for the ratification of the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and Primelectric Holdings, Inc./Negros Electric Power Corporation (NEPC). Power Watch Negros Advocates (PWNA) and Utilities Consumers Association for Reform Inc. (U-CARE), which …