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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Six homes were destroyed, while two others were damaged, in a late Wednesday evening fire that struck Purok Sampaguita, Barangay 38, Bacolod City. According to Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod (BFP-Bacolod) Arson Investigator, Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Archie Españo, their station received the fire call around 8:35 p.m., prompting different …

By Tara Yap Suspended Iloilo Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Soledad Sucaldito may face dismissal after Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. approved such action after the investigation team found enough evidence against the government official. Sucaldito was recently found guilty in three administrative cases regarding grave misconduct, gross negligence, and simple negligence. Last …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Valladolid town police chief, Police Senior Inspector Junji Liba, seven of the 16 barangays in his town will soon be declared as “drug-free barangays.” The seven barangays were identified as Guintorilan, Batuan, Ayungon, Doldol, Alijis, Paloma and Bayabas. He said, once declared, Valladolid will become the first of …

By Tara Yap The Philippine National Police (PNP) is encouraging Iloilo City banks to beef up security after a skimming device was found at a local ATM. Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Shella Mae Sangrines, said bank management and its security agencies must cooperate and follow recommendations made by law enforcement …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sharyn’s Cansi House, located in the Capitol Shopping Center, was recently recognized by the World Street Food Congress (WSFC) as one of the best street foods in the world. In a radio interview yesterday, Delia Perez, owner of the restaurant, said they have been in the business since 1985, having …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fire broke out on Thursday morning at Purok Sun Flower, Barangay Poblacion, Bago City, resulting in the destruction of two homes. Based on a report by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bago City, the victim, Imelda Tasic Boyonas, said she was cooking lunch when a fire started …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A vintage bomb was found at a construction site along a bridge in Barangay 12, Bacolod City on Tuesday afternoon. An official report by Police Station 1 (PS1) said 29-year-old Argie Garfil, a foreman of the construction site, discovered a round of 105mm artillery. Garfil immediately ordered the workers to …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A car owned by a businesswoman visiting the city was allegedly hit by the infamous ‘bukas kotse’ gang along Gatuslao Street, Bacolod City, Tuesday afternoon. Police identified the victim as 39-year-old Genalyn Dela Peña, a resident of Roxas City, Capiz. In a report by Police Station 1 (PS1) lead investigator, …

By Tara Yap The Iloilo Provincial Board unanimously approved a supplemental P682.6 million budget earlier this week at the request of Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. The fund, allotted towards the 2017 fiscal year, will be primarily used for Provincial Capitol employee salary hikes Additionally, district hospital improvements will also be funded, along with P200 …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has called for a security summit amid the bloody firefights between government forces and lawless elements in Mindanao. Provincial Planning Officer Ma. Lina Sanogal said the Provincial Capitol called the summit out of fears a “spillover” of violence will enter the province. She explained, the …