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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains of an 80-year-old woman were discovered by farmers in a sugarcane plantation at Sitio Ambacan, Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Monday morning. Police identified the fatality as Delecia Bana-ag, a resident of Kahilwayan Village in the said barangay. Hinigaran police said Michael Remus, a farm laborer, went to …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 27-year-old man was found dead after he drowned while taking a swim in Barangay Siapo, San Jose, Negros Oriental, Monday afternoon. Police identified the fatality as Jerold Basay Belimac, a resident of the said barangay. Based on an initial investigation by San Jose municipal police, Belimac, along with his …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people were arrested in separate buy-bust operations by Police Station 2 (PS2) and Police Station 7 (PS7), in Barangays 2 and Mansilingan, respectively, Monday afternoon. According to PS2 commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, 64-year-old Ramon Diaz of Purok Sigay, Barangay 2 yielded one big, nine elongated, and one …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and 2016 congressional candidate questioned the motion for reconsideration filed by Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya after the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) dismissed the latter’s request to dismiss the challenge to the electoral results. “If you have nothing …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. called on Negrenses yesterday to assist in the relief effort for Marawi City. He said the provincial government is accepting donations for Halal food, drinking water, sanitation kits, blankets, batteries, first aid kits, sleeping mats, and portable lamps or flashlights. The Provincial Capitol lobby …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent report indicating Philippine Coast Guard-Bacolod (PCG-Bacolod) commander, Lieutenant Jimmy Oliver Vingno, received intelligence claiming seven car bombs are being transported from Mindanao to Metro Manila, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. urged vigilance. The governor encouraged residents to immediately report any suspicious-looking individuals to authorities, especially if …

By Tara Yap According to Maasin police chief, Senior Inspector Rey Cordero, Mayor Jose De Paula of Janiuay, Iloilo faces attempted homicide and illegal firearms charges following a shooting incident that occurred over the weekend. The mayor hosted a party at a Maasin resort, following a win by his town’s basketball team. Upon arrival, another …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police are currently on the lookout after two inmates of the Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City made a daring escape last Sunday. Authorities from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) identified the escapees as Noli Dega of Barangay 39, Bacolod City; and Marlon …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) will hold an “after care” phase for 65 surrendered drug personalities who completed the eight-week Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP), which culminated on May 30 at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). DSSD social welfare officer IV Sally Abelarde explained, during this …

By Tara Yap According to Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, the Marikudo Real Estate Development Corporation proposed the reclamation of 364 hectares of land for two manmade islands to be placed in the Iloilo Strait, the body of water that separates Iloilo City from Guimaras. The proposal also covers bridges that will connect the …