By Ma Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern The alleged drug pusher recently arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by Police Station 6 (PS6) in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, was formally charged on Thursday morning. Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Don Erin Gonzales, a resident of Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. According to PS6 commander, Police …
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NOPPO to increase police visibility following string of robbery incidents
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr. ordered an increase in police presence after noticing a recent increase in robbery incidents throughout the province. According to Castil, authorities have witnessed a spike in robbery incidents, particularly in the cities of Talisay, Silay, Victorias; and …
Body of acquitted murder suspect left unclaimed, Tangub officials to bury remains
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern After the remains of acquitted murder suspect Wilson Dolar were found off the coast of Purok San Roque, Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City, last week, his body has remained unclaimed, prompting barangay officials to proceed with a burial. Dolar, also known by the alias ‘Tuto Dungol,’ was acquitted in …
P93M Cadiz City civic center to be completed this year
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Cadiz City government said the multi-use civic center, worth over P93 million, currently being constructed along Cabahug Street in the city’s Barangay Zone 5 will be completed by the end of the year. The project, to be known as the Don Bernardo Benedicto Community Center, began construction last year. …
Sens. Zubiri, Aquino concerned over order ending NIR
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 …
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 …