By Mae Singuay The local police are yet to determine the cause in the hacking of 28-year-old Joerly Tumpag, a resident of Barangay Camalanda-an in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan town. The suspect was identified as 45-year-old Dante Bensing, a resident of the said place. An initial investigation revealed that on Monday afternoon, May 15, the victim was …
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Tricycle driver yields ‘shabu’
By Mae Singuay A tricycle driver was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation at Barangay Guinhalaran in Negros Occidental’s Silay City on Monday afternoon, May 15. Elvin Bracamonte, 45 years old, a resident of Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan, was arrested by elements of Silay City Police Station. Seven plastic sachets of suspected shabu worth P47,600 …
Fate of BSKE deferment in NegOr known by September
Decision on whether to push through with the Barangay and Sanggunniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Negros Oriental will be out in the second or third week of September, the poll body’s chief told senators. This, after the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs proposed in a hearing the rescheduling of the elections in …
Putting Negros Oriental under Comelec control
Meanwhile, Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who chairs the Committee, urged Comelec to put Negros Oriental under its control during the BSKE. He told Garcia that “we know that effective October 8, all the resources of government offices and their services are at your disposal during the election period.” Thus, he encouraged the Comelec chief to “do …
Pa held for ‘raping’ daughter
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 32-year-old father was arrested for allegedly raping his 11-year-old daughter in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City. In a radio interview over RMN dyHB Bacolod yesterday, Talisay police deputy chief, Police Lt. Karina Onio, said a criminal rape charge was filed by the suspect’s former wife last May 11. Onio has requested not …
Drunk man ‘robs’ 2 collectors
A man, who was under the influence of alcohol, allegedly robbed two loan collectors in Barangay Caliban in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town on Sunday, May 14. The suspect was identified as 35-year-old Fernando Camporaso, Jr. Murcia police chief, Police Major Joeil Reclamado, said the victims — Jenelyn Suico and Glenn Ortaniza, both 35 years old, …
‘Drunk’ man found dead
A man who reportedly went home drunk was found dead at Barangay Dian-ay in Negros Occidental’s Escalante City on Saturday morning, May 13. Police identified the victim as 42-year-old Epineto Palacios, who was found dead in Sitio Lagawon, approximately 500 meters from his house. Escalante police chief, Police Major John Ganzon, said Palacios’ forehead seemed …
Iloilo City prepares for El Niño expected in June
The Iloilo City government convened representatives of water utilities in preparation for the drought expected this June. Mayor Jerry Treñas, in an interview, said the drought is expected to reduce the water supply in over 20 city barangays. He said that Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) is finalizing the restoration of its deep wells …
Lone bettor from Iloilo hits P225-M Mega Lotto jackpot
For the second consecutive day, a lone bettor in Iloilo became an instant millionaire after hitting the P225 million jackpot of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Friday night, May 12. In an advisory over the weekend, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Melquiades Robles said the bettor’s winning combination 14-05-44-25-01-36 of the Mega …
Iloilo City puts flag ceremonies on hold until end of May
The Iloilo City government suspended the conduct of flag ceremonies this month in consideration of the health conditions of employees who will be exposed to the extreme heat of the sun and need to endure prolonged standing. “[After May], the flag will still be raised every Monday and there will be a singing of the …