By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following President Rodrigo Duterte signing Executive Order No. 83, which dissolves the Negros Island Region (NIR), Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Paolo ‘Bam’ Aquino expressed their disappointment with the decision. Zubiri, who has roots in Negros Occidental, said he is saddened by the decision, but respects the president’s decision. “We …
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DILG Undersecretary on NIR: Respect the president’s decision Hinlo: Dissolution is a sacrifice for a noble cause
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Public Safety Jesus Hinlo, Jr. appealed to residents of Negros to respect the decision by President Rodrigo Duterte to sign Executive Order No. 83, which dissolves the Negros Island Region (NIR). “As of present, the Philippine government needs the funds …
Mayor hopes there will be a second chance for NIR
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In light of President Rodrigo Duterte signing Executive Order No. 83, which dissolves the Negros Island Region (NIR), Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said local residents have to respect the decision of the president, although he hopes there is still a chance to appeal the decision. “With solid and valid …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres win ASEAN Zone, advance to inter-zone semis
By Paulo Loreto Lim Ceres-Negros FC defeated Singaporean outfit Home United FC, 3-2 on aggregate, at the Panaad Park and Stadium last night in the second leg of the 2017 AFC Cup ASEAN Zone final. The Negrense club was coming off a 2-1 loss in the first leg, however, the home side turned it around …
President orders the distribution of rewards for surrendering rebels
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, revealed Joint Task Force Buglas, formed to prevent any spillover of violence from Mindanao and prevent terror activities in Negros Occidental, was ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte to provide rewards for members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who …
Lacson confirms meeting with Benitez regarding 2019
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday confirmed reports he met with Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez last Friday to discuss their political plans for the upcoming 2019 polls. Lacson said the vision for the province to have a senator of its own is still there, further …
Castil appointed as NOPPO Director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday confirmed Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, was appointed as director of the provincial police force. According to the governor, he directed Castil to ensure Negros Occidental is peaceful and drug-free, which will make the province …
3IB Commander opposes proposal to deputize gun owners
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, yesterday expressed his opposition to the proposal by Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña to deputize licensed gun owner to, as the mayor put, assist and participate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Sum-ag man arrested for illegal gambling
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man was caught in an anti-illegal gambling operation at Purok Medalla, Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City, Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old John Rey Yulo, a resident of the said barangay. According to reports, Yulo was arrested in an operation conducted by Police Station 9 (PS9), …
Suspected drug pusher caught in Singcang-Airport
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected drug pusher was arrested by Police Station 8 (PS8) in a buy-bust operation at Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, early Tuesday morning. Police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Arnold Pahila, a resident of the said barangay. PS8 commander, Police Senior Inspector Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., said …