News

An alleged hired gun tagged in several Negros Oriental killings died in a police operation in Bayawan City’s Barangay Malabugas after he reportedly resisted arrest yesterday. Alex Manegos Mayagma of the city’s Barangay Minaba, died from a gunshot wound to the body after he allegedly fired at police and military operatives who were about to …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An abandoned baby boy was found in the lobby of the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City yesterday morning. Based on information from Police Station 1, a church choir member discovered a yellow-colored bag in one of the seats. Upon closer inspection, a baby was found inside the bag. The …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga  An angler drowned to his death after he accidentally fell from his boat off the coast of Barangay Aguisan in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City on Saturday, July 29. Authorities identified the fatality as 26-year-old Joven Buenaflor. Coast Guard District in Western Visayas spokesperson, Commander Jansen Benjamin said, based on the report from their …

By Mae Singuay Three individuals were arrested during a drug buy-bust operation at Barangay Su-ay in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City early yesterday morning. Arrested were 38-year-old Davin Gavile, 48-year-old Elezer Pamisaran and 40-year-old Lorence Urbanozo, all residents of the said place.  Police recovered 12 grams of suspected shabu valued at P81,600 from the suspects. Charges …

A man was shot to death at Barangay Orong in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City on July 26. Raul Deguitos Sr., 56 years old, succumbed to a gunshot wound, city police said. Police identified the suspect as 50-year-old Julito Meot. Initial investigation revealed Deguitos, who was under the influence of alcohol, went to the house of …

Negros Occidental’s Bago City, which is part of the current global Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list, is highlighting its “green agritourism” initiatives to become a sustainable tourism destination. As a direction of the city’s tourism industry, “Green” means Global, Regenerative, Empowered, Equitable, and Natural. “Agritourism and ecotourism are really the priority of our tourism …

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental has cautioned establishments against overpricing school supplies as it released on Tuesday, July 25, a suggested retail price (SRP) list of selected items. DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday, July 26, that they have started the monitoring and inspection of …

Major General Marion Sison, commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID), is fully supportive of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in providing amnesty to qualified former rebels (FRs). “That is one of the best moves next to Executive Order [EO] 70 because this is where we can see the sincerity of the government that, despite the atrocities committed …

The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) of Negros Oriental’s Canlaon City cleared areas of fallen trees yesterday following strong winds and heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon that was enhanced by Super Typhoon “Egay.” Judith Artigas, LDRRMO-Canlaon chief, said some roads and a portion of the national highway in that …

A resident of Negros Occidental’s Isabela town was shot to death early yesterday morning. Police said 29-year-old Micheal Kevin Benignos was allegedly shot by the suspect, 45-year-old Harold Carpuz, in the town’s Barangay 4.  An initial investigation revealed a heated argument ensued while they were having a drinking session. Carpuz allegedly shot the victim twice, …