By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the decision by San Carlos City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Danilo Amisola to dismiss three counts of murder and one count of frustrated murder against Negros Occidental Rep. Melecio Yap, the attorney for the families of the alleged extrajudicial killings victims, Atty. Renecio Espiritu, Jr., called into question the …
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Son of former Pontevedra vice mayor nabbed on illegal drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The son of former Pontevedra Vice Mayor Larry Parroco was arrested by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Negros Island Region (PDEA-NIR) in Barangay Buenavista Gibong, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Saturday afternoon. PDEA agents identified the suspect as Aliguerre Parroco, who currently works for the Pontevedra mayor’s office. PDEA-NIR Director, Atty. …
City hosts dinner for BCC teachers board passers
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) lobby played host for a testimonial dinner, last Friday, for the 74 Bacolod City College (BCC) alumni who passed the elementary level licensure examination for teachers (LET). Among the group was Ma. Fatima Ofracio, who ranked ninth nationwide, and received a plaque of recognition and …
Slain doctor honored by DOH
By Tara Yap Dr. Dreyfuss Perlas, the 31-year-old doctor who was gunned down last week in Lanao Del Norte, was posthumously awarded the Bayani ng Kalusugan honor by the Department of Health (DOH) over the weekend. His body was transported to his hometown, Kalibo, Aklan, over the weekend. “Dr. Perlas’ passion, commitment, and dedication to …
Alleged ‘Akyat Bahay’ member nabbed by PS2
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An alleged member of the infamous “Akyat Bahay” gang was arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2) at an establishment at 6th-Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Friday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as Ruben Santillan, a resident of Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, Negros Occidental. PS2 commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto …
Son stabs father in Bago City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A father was declared dead at a hospital in Bago City, Friday, after he was allegedly stabbed by his son at Purok Esmeralda, Barangay Poblacion, Bago City. Police identified the fatality as 54-year-old Hermenio Tipawan, a resident of the said barangay. According to Bago City police deputy, Police Senior Inspector …
Two drown in Murcia river
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people are confirmed dead after they reportedly drowned in a river located at Purok Urban, Barangay Lopez Jaena, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Saturday afternoon. Police identified the fatalities as 24-year-old Hernsel Herida, and Joebert Francisco, 15, both residents of Barangay Salvacion in the said town. According to Senior Police Officer …
PRO-6 declares gun ban during ASEAN meetings
By Tara Yap With Iloilo City hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings from March 6 to 9, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Jose Gentiles, declared a gun ban from March 3 to 20. “This is part of security preparations to ensure events will be free of firearm-related incidents and …
Suspected druggie hacked in his sleep in Barangay 2
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man with alleged links to illegal drugs was seriously wounded after three unidentified men reportedly hacked him while he was asleep inside his home in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, early Sunday morning. Police identified the victim as 22-year-old Ricky Pasilan, a resident of the said barangay. According to Police …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club-Asia Brewery Invitational Cup 2017 Championship doubleheader tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Fil-Sino Athletic Club-Asia Brewery Invitational Cup 2017 will be holding a championship doubleheader tonight at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym, with Talisay Gwapo-Sunkist taking on Fil-Sino Beer na Beer at 7:00 p.m. in the Class A division, and Manila Beer Light meeting ESJ & Sons-Asahi in the …