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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Leo Galvez of the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO), who had earlier accused Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa of acquiring ill-gotten wealth, is under investigation for alleged anomalies, according to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. The governor said the inquiry stems from a complaint lodged by a supplier, claiming Galvez kept …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 51-year-old man survived an attempt on his life after he was shot near his home at Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Thursday evening. Police identified the victim as Ronnie Hermoso, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Senior Inspector Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., said …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street level drug pusher was arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2), following a buy-bust operation at Purok Cagaycay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, late Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as 63-year-old Victoriano Crispo, a resident of the said barangay. PS2 commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, said …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-corruption group Task Force Crusaders (TFC) withdrew its complaint against Negros Occidental Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa after the official clarified the issue with local media earlier this week. TFC national deputy commander John Chiong confirmed his group will no longer pursue its charges against Mapa and denied politics were involved …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The police officer named in the murders of former Berya drug group members Ricky Serenio’s family members, Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Joshua Barile, denied all allegations and said he is only being implicated after crossing a “powerful and influential” individual from Southern Negros. The police officer declined to name …

By Tara Yap Police officers in the Western Visayas region are ready to be deployed anytime to Marawi City. Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, director of Police Regional Office-Region VI (PRO-6), said that a team consisting of more than 100 cops are currently on standby. Binag said Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A consortium of local government units (LGUs) in the third legislative district of Negros Occidental is considering the installation of a waste-to-energy plant. According to Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca, the five LGUs, together with local congressman, Rep. Alfredo Benitez, are “negotiating with an American firm for the project …

By Tara Yap The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) allocated P413.8 million for road rehabilitation in Iloilo province. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. said the P413.8 million covers the rehabilitation of over 30 kilometers of provincial roads. Speaking at the Iloilo Provincial Development Council meeting, Defensor said the DILG endorsed the release of …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) will begin checking and identifying individuals evacuating Marawi City, in order to avoid the conflict between the Maute group and the government forces. PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said she recently received information from Dumaguete City, in which five families reportedly arrived and …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former member of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recounted his experience and situation in Marawi City, after terrorists from the Maute group attempted to take control of the city. In a report by Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod, Police Inspector Stephen Boniba said the situation in the city has slightly improved, …