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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) Apolinario Gatmaitan Regional Operational Command released a press statement over the weekend, claiming a total of 17 armed attacks in January of this year, calling the July ambush of police officers in Guihulngan City “long overdue.” “This tactical offensive was long overdue in the face …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) increased its biosecurity and information drive, in light of the recent outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, in Luzon. PVO Animal Health and Meat Inspection head, Dr. Ryan Janoya, said poultry farm owners in the province should limit the entry of personnel and visitors …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano said the proposal to postpone the upcoming barangay polls will go smoothly before House of Representatives and the Senate, speculating the bill will be approved before the end of the month. He said the House of Representatives has already come to a consensus, agreeing …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Park authorities from the Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park suspended all trekking activity after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised the alert status over Mt. Kanlaon. In a radio interview over the weekend, Park Superintendent Concordio Remorosa said trekkers can either be refunded for bookings or wait for …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A police officer who was absent without official leave (AWOL) was killed, while an active duty police officer and his son were wounded in a shooting incident at Rosario-Yulo Streets, Barangay 14, Bacolod City, Saturday night. Police identified the fatality as Police Officer 1 (PO1) Federico Nicolas, last …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The alleged member of the Aki Cuadra robbery group found dead in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City last week was reportedly also a suspect in an August 9 robbery in Barangay Mansilingan. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, said 26-year-old Rodney Mavilla was one of …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three suspected robbers were arrested by Silay City police after they allegedly robbed a house owned by a pharmacist at Fortuna Subdivision, Barangay 5, Silay City, Negros Occidental, late Friday evening. Police identified the victim as 57-year-old Sandra Buison and 34-year-old Vaneasa Ishizuka, both residents of the said barangay. Based …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A street level target of Police Station 7 (PS7) was caught in a buy-bust operation along Mars Street, Purok Hillside, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City Friday. Police identified the suspect as 28-year-old Ryan Gonzaga, a resident of Purok Kabugwason in the said barangay. Anti-drug operatives from PS7 said Gonzaga …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspect surrenders and admits to a hacking incident at Purok Manihan, Barangay Bunga, Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental Friday evening. Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Ronald Barios and the victim as 56-year-old Christopher Hian, both residents of the said purok. Reports released by police claim Barios …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, said an anonymous group is behind the P100,000 bounty being offered in exchange for slain or captured members of the New People’s Army (NPA) or the Islamic State-backed Maute terror group in Negros. During a recent interview, the 3ID …