Following attacks by the New People’s Army (NPA) in both Panay and neighboring Negros, the Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) recently inspected a local coal plant for vulnerabilities. “NPA bandits can target power plants like these for extortion activities,” said 3ID commander, Major General Jon Aying. He added, the money they acquire would be …
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Canlaon City traffic enforcer gunned down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A traffic enforcer in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental was killed after he was shot by unidentified suspects yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as 57-year-old Marshal Resaba, a resident of Purok Angas 2, Barangay Mabigo of the said city. Canlaon City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Wilfredo Alarcon, said Resaba …
PNP chief furious over Guihulngan City ambush
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a Bombo Radyo-Bacolod interview yesterday morning, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said he was furious after hearing about the recent ambush by the New People’s Army (NPA) on local law enforcement, resulting in the death of six police officers. He said he wants to …
Former DENR secretary lauds Duterte’s position on mining
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez yesterday lauded the position taken by President Rodrigo Duterte on mining, particularly on proposals to heavily tax their operations. “Duterte is surrounded by mining interests, yet he has put his duty to the nation first,” she said in a …
Iloilo City Councilor concerned over suicide cases
Iloilo City Councilor Candice Tupas recently voiced concern over the number of suicide cases in the city, expressing her desire to form a support group to handle the matter. According to the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), 22 suicide cases and five attempted suicides were recorded in the city since 2015. “I encourage parents and …
Cadiz City man arrested for illegal gambling
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Cadiz City police arrested 47-year-old Paquito Ollete after he was caught participating in an illegal numbers game at Purok Narra, Barangay Tinampa-an, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, last Monday. The suspect, a resident of Hacienda Paz, in the said barangay, was caught writing a number combination and collecting bets …
Fisherman shot and killed in Guihulngan City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A fisherman was killed in a shooting incident at his residence in Barangay Bulado, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, last Monday. Police identified the fatality as Alberto Mission Tecson, 49, and a resident of the said residence. Reports released by Guihulngan City police said the victim was inside his …
SONA 2017 Marañon: Duterte is the right president at the right time
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. offered positive remarks for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), which was delivered earlier this week. During a press conference yesterday morning at the Provincial Capitol, the governor said Duterte has the true makings of a strong leader for the Filipino …
Senator encourages local millers to take active role in improving the sugar industry
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga While speaking before the Mill District Development Council (MDCC) summit yesterday at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged local sugar millers to take an active role in improving the sugar industry. She advised the council to prepare documentation in order to take advantage of the …
Remains of slain Guihulngan City police officers returned home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains of the police officers killed during last week’s New People’s Army (NPA) ambush in Guihulngan City were recently returned to their respective homes. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, Guihulngan City Vice Mayor Ernesto Reyes said the remains of city police chief, Police Superintendent Arnel Arpon, were returned …