The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) will be observing the feast day of St. Ezekiel Moreno, the patron saint for cancer patients, on Sunday, August 19. St. Ezekiel Moreno is also the patron for the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Sierra Leone. The “11th Walk for Healing” will commence that morning, …
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Negrense to attend ‘climate reality’ training in Los Angeles
By Jade T. Miraflores Richelle H. Verdeprado of Himamaylan City will be attending the 2018 Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training in Los Angeles, California in the United States from August 28 to 30. Currently the head of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) College of Arts and Sciences social work program, she is also …
34 complete drug rehabilitation in Barotac Nuevo
A total of 34 individuals from Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, who previously surrendered to law enforcement due to illegal drugs, recently completed drug rehabilitation, a first for the municipality. According to Barotac Nuevo police chief, Police Chief Inspector Raymond Celoso, the 34 are among the 227 total drug users and dealers to surrender in the town. …
Bacolod-Japan Friendship Day observed
The Bacolod City Government Center hosted a Bacolod-Japan Friendship Day event yesterday. Among the activities that took place included performances by MassKara Festival dancers, Philippine folk dancers, and an acoustic band; cosplay events; and the presentation of a yukata, a type of kimono. The observance is in accordance with a city ordinance that mandates the …
Man accused of causing a disturbance arrested on weapons possession
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man accused of causing a disturbance in Barangay Payao, Binalbagan was recently arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm. Police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Morito Pabillar, a resident of Barangay Cansalungon in Isabela, Negros Occidental. Binalbagan municipal police said they responded after concerned citizens claimed Pabillar was causing …
Two nabbed for selling drugs in Brgy. 4
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were arrested early yesterday morning following an operation at Purok Ube in Barangay 4, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 32-year-old Heric Tupan and 40-year-old Joemar Anacan, both residents of Purok Camote Kahoy in the said barangay. Based on records released by Police Station …
Silay City man throws four-month-old daughter against a wall
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A four-month-old was recently killed after she was thrown against a wall by her father at Sitio Tayap in Barangay Patag, Silay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old farmer Marjun Cusay, a resident of the said area. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, said …
More PRO-6 police chiefs relieved from duty due to poor performance
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) recently announced another batch of police chiefs across the region will be relieved from duty due to poor performance in the war against illegal drugs. Last month, the regional office relieved 23 police chiefs. According to PRO-6 director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, in addition to officials with poor records, “overstaying” …
Man assaulted, stabbed by juveniles in Pulupandan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 20-year-old man was left stabbed and badly bruised after a group of juveniles assaulted him inside an internet cafe late Sunday night in Barangay Zone 2, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victim as Sariego Rex, a resident of the town’s Barangay Zone 7. Pulupandan municipal police investigators …
Senior nabbed for selling drugs in Estefania
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 63-year-old man was recently arrested after he allegedly sold a sachet of suspected shabu to an undercover cop at the City Ville Subdivision in Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as Abelardo Sumpio, a resident of the said area. Police Station 4 (PS4) anti-drug operatives said …