More than P200,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized in three separate drug buy-bust operations in Negros Occidental on Tuesday, August 8. In Himamaylan City’s Barangay Carabalan, three drug suspects — identified as 42-year-old Felmar Pilapil, 23-year-old Jeomar Perdenia, and 21-year-old Jemar Gervacio — were arrested during a buy-bust operation. Around 10 grams of suspected …
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Divers explore Vallehermoso coral reef as new tour destination
Scuba divers from different groups in Negros Oriental yesterday embarked on a three-day survey in Vallehermoso town to inspect and document coral reefs and marine life in what would be the newest dive tour destination in the province. Woodrow Maquiling Jr., executive director of the Provincial Tourism Board and concurrent chair of the Provincial Tourism …
‘Informant’ shot dead
A farmer, accused of being a military informant, was shot to death at Barangay Quintin Remo in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town on August 5. Town police said 28-year-old laborer Joemarie Benitez, a resident of the said place, was allegedly shot by suspects identified as Reynaldo Catasio, Marlo Catasio, Jesus Molena, Rolando Juanites, and Carmilito …
Man stabbed in La Carlota
A man was stabbed dead inside a resort at Barangay Haguimit in Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City on Sunday, August 6. The fatality was identified as 30-year-old Demi Alvitch Samson, while the suspect was Romeo Samillano. Police said the victim tried to pacify a commotion between Samillano and some resort visitors. However, the suspect allegedly …
Negros Oriental to hire more doctors, nurses
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria yesterday assured to hire more doctors and nurses for the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) after the Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas (DOH-7) designated it as a Level 2 facility. “The student doctors are already inquiring about possible jobs now that the NOPH is a Level 2 hospital …
AICS hub cuts down on processing time, release of gov’t aid
Clients seeking help under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program in Negros Oriental are assured of shorter processing periods and faster release of government assistance following the opening of a new center in Dumaguete City. Governor Manuel Sagarbarria led the launch of the Special Action Group for Accelerated Response (SAGAR) Center at …
‘NPA’ killed in clash identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) killed in a series of gun battles in central Negros over the weekend has been identified. Authorities have identified the fatality as Joel Blasco, a member of the NPA’s Central Negros Front 1. His remains were positively identified by his family. Lt. …
Student, 1 other nabbed for ‘theft’
By Mae Singuay A Grade 9 student and his companion were nabbed for alleged robbery at Barangay Asia in Negros Occidental’s Hinoba-an town on Saturday night, August 5. The suspects were a 15-year-old boy, whose identity is being withheld, and 20-year-old Reynald Guanzon, a resident of the town’s Barangay Bacuyangan. Police said the suspects were caught allegedly destroying a …
‘NPA’ killed in weekend encounters
An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) died in a series of encounters in Negros Oriental’s Guihulngan City and Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town over the weekend. The Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) said they had engaged with eight NPA members in a 10-minute encounter in Sitio Leong in Guihulngan’s Barangay Imelda …
Man stabbed dead in San Carlos
A man was dead on arrival at the hospital after he was stabbed inside his house at Barangay Quezon in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City on Saturday, August 5. Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Amostiola Cabognason, a resident of Sitio Calimbuhan. It was revealed that a still unidentified individual entered the victim’s house and …