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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, said formal charges have been filed against the three drug suspects caught with around P1 million worth of shabu in their possession. The suspects, identified as 19-year-old Aisa Million, 24-year-old Rashel Tantua, and 24-year-old Nelrose Sulta, were recently …

Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters at Camp Crame recently ordered two Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) officials reassigned. PRO-6 deputy director for administration, Police Chief Superintendent Arnel Escobal, and PRO-6 deputy director for operations, Police Senior Superintendent Christopher Tambungan, were both ordered to new duties. Escobal will serve as the new Highway Patrol Group chief at …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A public hearing surrounding the planned Southern Negros Development project in Hinoba-an will take place today. Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Alain Gatuslao said the provincial board will be holding the hearing, saying it would provide residents a venue to air their concerns. Earlier this year, 300 hectares in Barangays …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Residents of Barangay Pahanocoy spotted a beached whale yesterday afternoon. In a report by Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod, Barangay Pahanocoy Kagawad Boyet Nessia said barangay officials contacted the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) after making the discovery. However, he noted, local residents, instead of immediately contacting authorities, took selfies with …

By Maria Irish Sabio, Intern In a press conference following bomb simulation exercise (SIMEX) scenarios at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) and the old Bacolod City Hall yesterday, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) bomb expert Demi Montoyo explained the types of explosives commonly used by terrorists. He explained there are three types: blast, fragmentation, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said he needs to review the bill proposing civil union for same-sex couples before taking a position on the matter. “I want to see the draft of the bill to see its intent,” he said. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is seeking to provide civil …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sugar Alliance of the Philippines (SAP) recently accused Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, Inc. of smuggling high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and is planning to file charges against the beverage corporation. SAP official, United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines, Inc. (USPFP) President Manuel Lamata, said he will personally see to …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to acting Provincial Administrator Lucille Gelvolea, Provincial Capitol employees will undergo random drug testing between this month and August. “The date [for testing] will not be announced,” she said. “It could be conducted next month when funds would be available.” “This is part of the Civil Service Commission move …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Banaga In preparation for the scheduled bomb simulation exercise (SIMEX) today at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) and at the old Bacolod City Hall, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) is requesting the public not to be alarmed. According to CDRRMO cluster head Joemarie Vargas, a small explosive …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A recently escaped inmate is in critical condition after members of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) shot and recaptured him along 7th-Lacson Streets, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. Jail personnel identified the individual as Arian Mark Salaber, a jail inmate of the Handumanan BJMP detention facility. In a …