By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) General Manager Mario Macatangay declared he will no longer file a motion for reconsideration in relation to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) order reinstating Atty. Juliana Carbon as general manager. In a radio interview yesterday, Macatangay said he already consulted his legal team on the …
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3ID Commander: Battalions should be reassigned back to Negros, Panay
In response to recent attacks staged by the New People’s Army (NPA), Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, suggested two battalions currently deployed to Marawi City should be reassigned back to Negros and Panay. Both the Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental-based 11th Infantry Battalion (11IB) and the Miag-ao, Iloilo-based 82nd Infantry …
Governor expected NPA to claim responsibility for Guihulngan City ambush
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said the New People’s Army (NPA) claiming responsibility for the recent ambush in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, which claimed the lives of seven people, was “expected.” “They were the ones that committed the ambush, even if they did not [publicly] admit it,” he stated. …
Suspected drug pusher nabbed in Tanjay City bust
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected drug pusher was caught in a buy-bust operation by the Tanjay City Police Station in Barangay 1, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Monday morning. Police identified the suspect as 41-year-old Margarito Alota, a resident of Sitio Cogon 2, Barangay San Jose Dos in the said city. Reports …
Students caught with marijuana at Silay City school
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Two minors were apprehended by police after they were caught in possession of marijuana on the campus of a school in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Monday morning. Police refused to reveal the identities of the suspects as they are minors, although they confirmed the suspects are both residents …
La Castellana Mayor confirms new police chief, following prior ‘surprise’ appointment
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor Mangilimutan recently confirmed Police Chief Inspector Irma Teozon is the new local chief of police, replacing Police Chief Inspector Joshua Villasis, who was appointed by former Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) director, Police Chief Superintendent Renato Gumban. Back in May, following the sacking of then-La Castellana …
Capitol Labor Union supports moves to streamline bureaucracy Lastierre: ‘Right-sizing’ means more benefits for us
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following pronouncements by President Rodrigo Duterte during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) in regards to streamlining bureaucracy, the Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE) expressed their endorsement for the move, saying they support having “the right person in the right position.” “We will remain vigilant in monitoring …
DILG Undersecretary: No local politicians involved in the illegal drug trade
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Public Safety Jesus Hinlo, Jr. revealed no elected officials from the Negros Island Region (NIR) were found to be involved in the illegal drug trade. The DILG official, who was in Bacolod City for a meeting yesterday, made the statement …
Luzon-Visayas powerlines affected by Leyte quake not fully repaired –NGCP Local Information Officer: Electrical supply in the Visayas is ‘abundant’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Western Visayas Information Officer Michelle Vicera, the powerlines connecting Luzon with the Visayas that were affected by the earthquake that struck Leyte nearly a month ago have not been fully repaired. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, she said the …
Provincial Government preparing counterpart fund for Sipalay City airport Air Juan to begin service to Cebu City, Iloilo City on Thursday
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said the provincial government is preparing a counterpart fund for the development of the Sipalay City Airport. In a press conference yesterday, he said they will provide the financial support for the development of the runway approach in order for aircraft to utilize the …