By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Capitol addressed security concerns and other complaints at the Pala-Pala Food market by deploying new security personnel and adding to their detail. Venchito Magalona, head of security at the Provincial Capitol, said IloBac Security Agency, the agency contracted by the province to previously oversee the Pala-Pala area, has …
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Brothers nabbed on illegal drugs in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least five people, including three brothers, were arrested by anti-drug operatives from Police Station 2 (PS2) at Purok Sigay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, late Tuesday evening. Police identified the suspects as 19-year-old Jonrey Duacores; Art Duacores, 20; Arturo Duacores, 21; Rea Rose Artagame, 23; and Meryl Bacan 19. PS2 …
Man found dead inside Vista Alegre home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 38-year-old man was found dead inside his house, yesterday morning, at Purok Progreso, Arao Relocation Site, Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City. Police have refused to identify the victim, but confirmed he is a resident of the said purok. Based on an initial investigation by Police Station 5 (PS5), the …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres beat JDT, 2-1, and advance to ASEAN Zonal finals
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Kawase Kota and Fernando Rodriguez each scored a goal at the Panaad Park and Stadium last night, lifting Ceres Negros FC to a 2-1 win over Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) in the return leg of their 2017 AFC Cup Zonal semifinal. The win earned the Negrense club …
Last mass at Queen of Peace Church today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga On the feast day of its patroness, the Queen of Peace of Church will officially be “de-parished” and, after more than four decades, will no longer be considered by the Catholic hierarchy as a place of worship after a final mass is celebrated today. Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon will officiate …
NBI criticized for delayed autopsy report release on pregnant woman, twins
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The husband who lost his pregnant common-law wife, along with the twins she was bearing, while undergoing treatment at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) scored government agencies for alleged inaction over his request to release the autopsy and investigation reports. In a press conference yesterday, Jose Cesar …
Bacolod City records five dengue fatalities this year Cases almost double from same period last year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of dengue cases in Bacolod City has increased to 305 cases, compared to 156 recorded last year. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, Bacolod City Health Officer, Dr. Grace Tan, said the cases were recorded from January 1 to May 20, in which they have also recorded five …
Barangay Tanods killed by CAFGU member in EB Magalona
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) allegedly opened fire and killed two barangay tanods in Barangay Canlusong, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, late Monday evening. Police identified the fatalities as 33-year-old Armando Labto, Jr., and Rogelio Bendol, 48, both residents of the said barangay. EB Magalona municipal …
TFC claims to have evidence of PhilHealth cataract fraud
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-crime and anti-corruption group Task Force Crusaders (TFC) claimed to have evidence against three doctors from the Cataract Foundation allegedly involved with Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) fraud. TFC deputy national commander John Chiong said, based on complaints from cataract patients, they were referred by the Cataract Foundation to three ophthalmologists. …
PHO: Avoid buying street food
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) reminded parents to prepare meals of their children instead of having them buy street food. Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, yesterday reminded local government units to “regulate street foods, especially on hygiene.” He also advised parents to ensure the food they prepare …