Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) Director Jim Sampulna recently discussed an initiative by the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management Program (CMEMP) called “Scubasurero.” The process involves a team of divers from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the Far East Scubatech Institute (FESI), and DENR who collect …
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Fetus found in Sagay City bus terminal toilet
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fetus was found inside a Ceres Bus Terminal comfort room in Sagay City, yesterday afternoon. Sagay City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Robert Mansueto, said, based on eyewitness accounts, a female student was seen entering the comfort room carrying a box which reportedly contained the fetus. The fetus was …
Himamaylan City tornado destroys house, damages 16 others
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A tornado ravaged the Himamaylan City barangays of Nabalian and Kabanban last Thursday. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, Himamaylan City Mayor Agustin Ernesto Bascon said one house was confirmed destroyed, while 16 others were damaged. Bascon also confirmed a school was damaged in the incident. He said the …
Man shot by drinking buddies in Granada
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two men allegedly shot a drinking companion by accident at Hacienda Rosario Norte, Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, Thursday evening. Police identified the victim as 24-year-old Nathaniel Bonifacio, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 5 (PS5) commander, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Granada, said authorities responded after a concerned resident …
Napolcom Regional Director: Police applicants lack discipline, not well studied Aspiring cops say they want to enter the force as a ‘means of living’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the National Police Commission (Napolcom) currently conducting job interviews for individuals who wish to enter Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18), Napolcom Regional Director Joseph Celis expressed his disappointment in the quality of applicants. “The present generation really has a different concept in leading a life when it comes to discipline,” …
PRO-18 to probe leak of confidential NPA memo
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a confidential memorandum regarding the New People’s Army (NPA) was leaked to local media, Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) ordered an investigation into the matter. The memo listed NPA target across the region, including Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña. The mayor previously responded, saying he was not intimidated, but questioned …
Army denies allegations of human rights violations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the New People’s Army (NPA) accused the Philippine Army of human rights violations in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental earlier this month, the army struck back calling the accusations “propaganda.” In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, 3rd Civil Military Operations (CMO) spokesperson Salvador Balontong called the allegations “mere …
Telecom companies unresponsive on requests to remove wiring –Ceneco
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid the campaign to remove excess wiring from electrical posts in Bacolod City, Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) General Manager Sulpicio Lagarde said their attempts at contacting telecommunication companies to remove their wiring have gone unanswered. He said the utility co-op has reached out three times. Lagarde explained 18 …
PRO-18 looking to hire 700 new cops by the end of the year
Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With interviews for potential Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) police officers underway, PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said the department is looking to hire 700 new officers by the end of the year. She noted there are currently 509 applicants. Vargas explained candidates must complete an application and pass a …
Provincial government seeks to transfer wildlife sanctuary to Panaad Park Board Member: The sanctuary currently sits on ‘prime property’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government recently expressed their desire to move the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc. (NFEFI) wildlife sanctuary from next to the Provincial Capitol to the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan. According to Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr., the land the sanctuary presently sits …