By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man bound for Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental was arrested by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for gun possession at the Dumangas town port in the province of Iloilo, Tuesday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 54-year-old Elmer Pradilla Binas, a resident of Batad town in Iloilo, with roots in southern …
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PRO-18: Gun Ban in Mindanao
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18), yesterday, cautioned residents of the Negros Island Region (NIR) planning to travel to Mindanao that a gun ban has been imposed on the island as it is still under Martial Law. PRO-18 Spokesperson Police Senior Insp. Armilyn Vargas said all Permits to Carry Firearms Outside …
Senior found dead in Tangub home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A senior citizen was found dead by police inside his own house, Thursday afternoon, at Blk. 5, Maria Clara Road, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 60-year-old Roy Villadelgado. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Senior Insp. Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., said the victim’s daughter, 20-year-old Christine, came …
Druggie collared in Himamaylan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A local drug pusher was arrested by police after he was caught in the act of allegedly selling illegal drugs inside his own home at Purok 6, Brgy. Aguisan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, late Thursday morning. Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Louie Jun Aldea, a resident of the said …
Jai-alai lands San Carlos senior in jail
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 62-year-old senior citizen was arrested by San Carlos police during an anti-illegal gambling drive at Hacienda Fortuna, Barangay Buluangan, San Carlos City, Thursday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as Perfecto Hagonoy, a resident of Sitio Sumolog of the said barangay. Recovered from Hagonoy’s possession were two Jai-Alai tipsters, a …
Nabbed checkpoint evaders test positive for drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The two men arrested after they allegedly sped through a police checkpoint have tested positive for illicit substances, according to the Regional Highway Patrol Group-18 (RHPG-18). RHPG-18 spokesperson Senior Police Officer 2 (SPO2) Jewel Belarmino said Cyrus Canlas and Christian Parreno underwent drug tests following their arrest and tested positive …
Mayor: Expect more Marawi City evacuees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said yesterday he expects more evacuees from Mindanao to enter the city as the conflict between the government and the Islamic State-backed Maute terror group intensifies. The mayor said the city government is prepared, adding he has instructed the Department of Social Services and Development …
OBO contradicts BBWI, says they have no building permits
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Contrary to statements made by Bacolod Bulk Water Incorporated (BBWI), the Office of Building Official (OBO) said yesterday the consortium has not yet been issued the required building permits to proceed with their planned construction activities. OBO head, Engr. Isidro Sun, said the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) granted the firm a …
New NOPPO director selected –Source
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A source within the Philippine National Police (PNP), assigned in the Negros Island Region (NIR), yesterday revealed the next Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) head has already been selected by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. According to the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to …
Proposal ‘detrimental’ to sugar industry jobs Gatchalian backs sugar excise tax reduction
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who was in Bacolod City yesterday as a guest speaker at the Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) national convention, said he expects adjustments to the proposed P10 per liter excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages, explaining it is a new provision not yet discussed in the Senate. Pressed …