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BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd., an automobile manufacturer based in Xi’an, China, recently began their feasibility study for the proposed monorail system in Iloilo City. “If viable, this project may address the city’s transportation concerns,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog. The proposed monorail is expected to stretch from Iloilo City, through the town …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man suspected of previously molesting a female secondary student was arrested, early Wednesday morning, in Silay City. Identified only as “Paterno,” the suspect is 47 years old and a resident of a barangay located in the mountainous area of Silay City. According to Silay City police, the …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Four suspects were nabbed in a buy-bust operation at Purok Sunrise 2, Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, Tuesday evening, where between P6,000 and P7,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized. Police identified the suspects as 39-year-old Marvin Diansen, the subject of the operation and a resident of Purok Rio …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A driver was hospitalized after suffering serious injuries following a vehicular collision along the national highway, in front of the Sta. Clara warehouse building in Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, early Wednesday morning. Police identified the victim as 24-year-old Antonio Lee, a resident of the Antilla Subdivision in …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) President Roy Cordova yesterday said electricity cooperatives across the country will unite against the privatization of power utility firms during the upcoming Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives (Philreca) convention, to be hosted by Ceneco at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod from September …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The City Legal Enforcement Unit (CLEU) recently removed vendors occupying several areas of the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) and the Bacolod Public Plaza. In a radio interview yesterday morning, CLEU head Dante Mendecielo said the regular removal of vendors at the BCGC typically takes place in the afternoon. He …

The family of Mailyn Joy Derecho Delfin of Cuartero, Capiz is seeking justice after Delfin, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) based in Kuwait, was allegedly beaten by her employer. According to reports, the 26-year-old domestic helper returned home last week, August 16, with her face black and blue from a supposed beating she suffered. Delfin’s …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, recently revealed Barangays 1, 2, 31, Banago, and Singcang-Airport were declared areas of concern for illegal drugs. Due to the declaration, Wanky challenged barangay officials to follow the example set by the three barangays previously declared drug-cleared. Last …

From March 15 of this year until the third week of August, the Task Force on Moral Values Formation (TFMVF) reportedly apprehended a total of 651 minors in Iloilo City for violating curfew. TFMVF Executive Director George Duron noted, following three consecutive captures, eight minors currently face charges. “The city government is really serious in …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A newly-identified drug personality was caught in a buy-bust operation in the Avon parking lot at Gaisano City Mall, along Araneta Street, in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Sunday night. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Denvert Liper, a resident of #3 Sunny Ville Subdivision, Barangay Mandalagan. Reports released …