About six weeks after its molasses tank leak caused air and water pollution in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City, the management of Victorias Milling Company (VMC), the country’s biggest refined sugar producer, is working to develop new monitoring protocols and an emergency response plan to prevent any similar occurrence. As of yesterday, the VMC management had …
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No postponement of hearings on NegOr BSKE deferment plea: Comelec
The scheduled public hearings on the proposed deferment of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Negros Oriental will proceed as scheduled from June 27 to 29. Acting Commission on Elections (Comelec) – Central Visayas director Lionel Marco Castillano told the Philippine News Agency yesterday that despite June 28 being a non-working holiday (Eid …
Invitation turns fatal
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An invitation for a drinking session proved fatal after a man was stabbed dead on Sunday night, June 18. Authorities identified the fatality as 33-year-old Arturo Quipse Jr., a resident of Barangay Dulao’s Purok Lopues in Negros Occidental’s Bago City. Bago police chief, Lt. Colonel Joem Malong said Quipse invited the …
W. Visayas cops set to undergo drug test ‘anytime’
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) has procured 5,000 kits for drug tests on organic personnel aimed at making sure that they are free from any involvement in illegal drugs to achieve a drug-free workplace. “Only the official drug test result shall tell officially if one is using illegal drugs,” PRO-6 acting regional …
Construction worker gunned down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A construction worker was shot to death at Purok Ilaya in Bacolod City’s Barangay Cabug on Saturday afternoon, June 17. Police identified the fatality as Jury dela Cruz, a resident of the village’s Purok Ilaya, and a native of Barangay Isio in Negros Occidental’s Cauayan town. Police Station 9 commander, Captain Michael Tuburan said …
Bacolod resident arrested in P5.4-M ‘shabu’ sting op
Police agents arrested a Bacolod City resident during a buy-bust that led to the recovery of P5.44-million worth of suspected shabu in Barangay Pahanocoy’s Purok Villa Lourdes early yesterday morning. The suspect, 26-year-old Rene “Ombap” Lapera Jr., tagged as a high-value individual, is under the custody of Police Station 8, which conducted the operation together …
Man hurt in slay try
A 31-year-old man was injured after he was shot by an unidentified suspect at Purok Cheriza 2 in Bacolod City’s Barangay 27 on Friday night, June 16. The victim was identified as John Ryan Laya-on, a resident of the city’s Barangay Handumanan. According to Police Station 4 investigator, Police Staff Sergeant Ronald Decatoria, the victim …
Negros Occidental hog raisers log over P145-M losses
At least 2,497 raisers in Negros Occidental have reported losses amounting to P145.6 million due to swine deaths, mainly caused by hog cholera, a report from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) showed. Based on the data gathered as of Thursday afternoon, June 15, the swine mortalities have affected 17 out of the 31 local government …
Ex-scout ranger gunned down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former member of the Philippine Army’s Scout Rangers was shot to death by four gunmen at Barangay 3 in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City late Thursday night, June 15. Authorities identified the fatality as 46-year-old Kenneth Ababao of the village’s Cordova Street, while the two suspects were alias “Adok,” 40 …
2 ‘stabbed’ by drinking pals
Two individuals were wounded after being allegedly stabbed by their two drinking companions at Glendale Homes Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Granada yesterday. Police identified the victims as 39-year-old Jeve Suyom, a contractual employee; and 21-year-old Joven Palomata, a tricycle driver. The suspects were identified as Bong Bong Sasi and Rodel Gersaba, both of legal …