By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 62-year-old senior citizen was arrested by San Carlos police during an anti-illegal gambling drive at Hacienda Fortuna, Barangay Buluangan, San Carlos City, Thursday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as Perfecto Hagonoy, a resident of Sitio Sumolog of the said barangay. Recovered from Hagonoy’s possession were two Jai-Alai tipsters, a …
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Nabbed checkpoint evaders test positive for drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The two men arrested after they allegedly sped through a police checkpoint have tested positive for illicit substances, according to the Regional Highway Patrol Group-18 (RHPG-18). RHPG-18 spokesperson Senior Police Officer 2 (SPO2) Jewel Belarmino said Cyrus Canlas and Christian Parreno underwent drug tests following their arrest and tested positive …
Mayor: Expect more Marawi City evacuees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said yesterday he expects more evacuees from Mindanao to enter the city as the conflict between the government and the Islamic State-backed Maute terror group intensifies. The mayor said the city government is prepared, adding he has instructed the Department of Social Services and Development …
OBO contradicts BBWI, says they have no building permits
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Contrary to statements made by Bacolod Bulk Water Incorporated (BBWI), the Office of Building Official (OBO) said yesterday the consortium has not yet been issued the required building permits to proceed with their planned construction activities. OBO head, Engr. Isidro Sun, said the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) granted the firm a …
New NOPPO director selected –Source
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A source within the Philippine National Police (PNP), assigned in the Negros Island Region (NIR), yesterday revealed the next Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) head has already been selected by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. According to the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to …
Proposal ‘detrimental’ to sugar industry jobs Gatchalian backs sugar excise tax reduction
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who was in Bacolod City yesterday as a guest speaker at the Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) national convention, said he expects adjustments to the proposed P10 per liter excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages, explaining it is a new provision not yet discussed in the Senate. Pressed …
La Castellana Mayor pitches P80M loan for solid waste management project
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Manguilimotan yesterday said she is considering an P80 million loan for a solid waste management project. Manguilimotan, who met with Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. at the Provincial Capitol, said part of the loan will be used to acquire heavy equipment, such as a loader, …
Labor Secretary wants PCL representative on peace panel
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Speaking before the Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) national convention at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III, who chairs the peace panel for the Philippine government, said he wants a PCL representative on the panel in negotiations with the …
Iloilo carnappers claimed to be NPA
By Tara Yap Three men who carnapped an L300 van in Iloilo province claimed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA). A spot report provided by Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) said a van was hired to fetch a group in San Miguel, Thursday morning. When the driver arrived, the three men declared a …
Buy-bust nabs three in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people were arrested by police following a buy-bust operation at Ramos Subdivision, Barangay 4, Kabankalan City, yesterday morning. Police identified the three suspects as 33-year-old Luwylle Cavile; Neil Laurence Dolar, 29; and Jared Ian Dizon, all residents of the said barangay. Kabankalan City police said they recovered around P5,000 …