By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 17-year-old teenager was wounded after he was reportedly hacked and stabbed several time during a birthday celebration at Purok 6, Daan Banwa, Barangay 9, Victorias City, Saturday evening. Police did not reveal the victim’s name but confirmed he is a resident of the said village. Investigators from Victorias City …
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Governor lauds Paduano amendment pushing a P20 excise tax
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a press conference yesterday morning, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. expressed his support for the amendment pushed by Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano, which places a P20 excise tax on products that use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). While he did not express his opposition to the …
BCPO: Those evacuating Marawi City are welcome in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, said they are fully prepared for the possible arrival of individuals evacuating Marawi City and indicated they are welcome to temporarily relocate in the city. He said, if evacuees arrive, they will be required to coordinate with the …
SP resolution asks transport groups to defer strike
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution earlier this week asking transportation groups and their supporters to defer their strike in order for students to attend their first days of classes on June 5 and 6. Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, the author of the resolution, said the …
Serenio kin requests privacy
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mother of former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio appealed to members of the media to stop reporting about the recent murders of Wilfredo and Wilmar Serenio, her husband and son, respectively. She pointed out the family still lives in Barangay Singcang-Airport and said she does not want to …
Mayor: Transport strike will not suspend classes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia assured yesterday the planned transport strike will not impact the opening of classes on Monday, June 5. “Maybe to a certain extent the transport strike can cause some inconveniences for the riding public, but not to the degree that it would be necessary to suspend …
BCPO Director orders review of security protocols
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the deadly attack at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, which killed at least 36, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, ordered a complete review of security protocols. In a phone interview yesterday afternoon, Wanky said police officers assigned at the police stations …
Province providing free transportation for their employees during transport strike
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno The provincial government of Iloilo will be providing free transportation for their employees affected by the planned transport strike set to take place from June 5 to 6. “It will be business as usual, there is no transport holiday,” said Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. “Employees have to report to their …
Iloilo Capitol employee terminated after testing positive for drugs
By Tara Yap According to Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr., the employee of the provincial government that previously tested positive for drugs will be dismissed. “His contract will be terminated,” Defensor said, pointing out the said employee does not have the opportunity to appeal his case. He also urged other employees who may be engaged …
PRO-6: Maute group is not in the Western Visayas
By Tara Yap In response to rumors members of the Maute terror group have entered the Western Visayas Region, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, stated, “There is no truth to that.” He urged the public to stop spreading such rumors. Since the terror attack in Marawi City, text messages and posts …