By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man was stabbed to death by his live-in partner’s ex-boyfriend along Luzuriaga Street, Bacolod City early morning yesterday. Police identified the victim as 33-year-old Elmer Navares Margario, resident of Villa Maria, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Police reports show the incident happened around 4 a.m. and the victim …
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Cops arrest vandals, seize marijuana sachets
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A young man was caught vandalizing properties at Purok Masinadyahon, Brgy. 12, Bacolod City late Tuesday evening. Police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Gerard Daza, resident of Villa Beach, Barangay Zone 3, Cadiz City. A report from Police Station 1 stated that a concerned citizen called the station …
Mabilog gets support from Negros official
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Second District Board Member and current Negros Occidental acting Governor Salvador Escalante expressed confidence that Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog can clear his name over allegations of involvement in illegal drug activities. In an interview, Escalante said he does not believe his second cousin is involved in narco-politics. “I …
Capitol seeks ban extension on game fowls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial board members of Negros Occidental passed a resolution recently asking the Department of Agriculture to temporarily ban the entry of game fowls from Luzon, despite the lift of the shipment ban amid the outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu virus in Central Luzon. Negros Occidental acting Governor …
Reg’l officials want satellite offices in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least three regional directors of government agencies of the abolished Negros Island Region (NIR) appealed to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the retention of satellite offices in Negros Occidental. DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero said he will forward to the national office the request of …
NOPPO to deploy more cops to Hinigaran
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director Police Senior Supt. Rodolfo Castil yesterday said additional policemen will be deployed to Hinigaran town after nine cops requested for transfer in view of the conflict between Mayor Nadie Arceo and former town police chief Police Senior Inspector Lawrence Bathan. “There will be …
Gasataya asks DPWH to fast track Mandalagan drainage projects
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Congressman Greg Gasataya has requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) yesterday to expedite the completion of the drainage project in Barangay Mandalagan, after a vehicle accidentally fell in an excavation early morning Monday. Gasataya said he immediately contacted District Engineer Abraham Villareal after receiving information …
BCPO urged to assist in traffic control
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has passed a resolution during their regular session last week, requesting the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to assist enforcers of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) in managing the traffic flow in the city. In an email to the WDJ, City Committee on Laws, Ordinances, …
Iloilo City crime volume drops
Crime volume in Iloilo City dropped by 36 percent with 77 incidents reported during the second week of August 2017 compared to 121 incidents during the same period last year, data from Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) show. “We can conclude that Iloilo City is generally peaceful,” said ICPO operations chief Supt. Jowel Saliba. Maximum …
PNP criticized for inaction in Boracay land dispute
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been highly criticized for its alleged inaction over a land dispute that turned bloody at the world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. Dr. Marichi F. Ramos urged PNP Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to look into the August 27 incident that left five people wounded. Ramos …