By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people, including a street level drug pusher, were arrested by members of Police Station 3 (PS3) following a late night buy-bust operation at Purok Paraiso, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 31-year-old Mirasol Diane; Raffy Magtubo, 35, and Mimpe Francisco, 34. PS3 commander, Police Senior Inspector …
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Drunk man arrested on gun possession in Negros Oriental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drunk man was arrested by police on gun possession at the public market of Barangay Poblacion, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as Isaiah Nuique, a resident of Barangay Obat in the said town. Sta. Catalina Municipal police said they were conducting a foot patrol …
Tighten campaign against sugar smuggling, high fructose corn syrup –Marañon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., said the government needs to tighten its campaign against sugar smuggling and address the problem of the entry of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in order to minimize the effect of excess supply before the coming crop year. In a press conference yesterday, the …
Diocese backs transport strike Phase out of old PUVs ‘one sided’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod’s Social Action Center (SAC) will join the scheduled transport strike, which will be led by the United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC), today. In a report by TV Patrol-Negros, SAC Director Fr. Cris Gonzales said the planned phase out of old Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) …
Capitol ready to send aid to Marawi
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said the Provincial Government is ready to send aid to Marawi City once it is declared clear by the armed forces. In a press conference last Friday, Marañon said he will ask the Provincial Board to decide on the amount the Capitol would give. …
Tuition hike is ‘state abandonment’ says youth group
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As the academic year of 2017-2018 opens today, youth rights group Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) has expressed grave displeasure over the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for approving the tuition fee increases of several colleges and universities nationwide. In an email …
Non-violent transport strike urged in Panay
By Tara Yap The two-day transportation strike on June 5-6 on Panay Island should be non-violent, Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. of Iloilo province appealed to groups backed by the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston-Panay). In a meeting, Defensor said he does not want a repeat of what happened during the February …
PNP calls for review of emergency procedures
By Tara Yap The Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged hotels, resorts, malls, and other highly populated establishments in Western Visayas region to review emergency procedures. This was the appeal of Supt. Gilbert Gorero, spokesman of Police Regional Office Region VI (PRO-6). Gorero said last Friday’s deadly incident at Resorts World Manila has shown lapses …
BCPO may conduct trainings against active shooters
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In light of the recent robbery and arson incident at the Resorts World Manila which claimed the lives of 38 people, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director Police Senior Supt. Jack Wanky said they are considering the conduct of trainings to handle “active shooters.” An active shooter is engaged …
Two arrested in PS 1 drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people were arrested by police on Saturday following a buy-bust operation conducted by Police Station 1 (PS1) at Purok Rizal, Barangay 14, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 25-year-old Joven Japitana, and Liner Dela Cruz, 20, both residents of the said barangay. PS1 commander, Police Senior Insp. Leo …