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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. called on Negrenses yesterday to assist in the relief effort for Marawi City. He said the provincial government is accepting donations for Halal food, drinking water, sanitation kits, blankets, batteries, first aid kits, sleeping mats, and portable lamps or flashlights. The Provincial Capitol lobby …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent report indicating Philippine Coast Guard-Bacolod (PCG-Bacolod) commander, Lieutenant Jimmy Oliver Vingno, received intelligence claiming seven car bombs are being transported from Mindanao to Metro Manila, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. urged vigilance. The governor encouraged residents to immediately report any suspicious-looking individuals to authorities, especially if …

By Tara Yap According to Maasin police chief, Senior Inspector Rey Cordero, Mayor Jose De Paula of Janiuay, Iloilo faces attempted homicide and illegal firearms charges following a shooting incident that occurred over the weekend. The mayor hosted a party at a Maasin resort, following a win by his town’s basketball team. Upon arrival, another …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police are currently on the lookout after two inmates of the Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City made a daring escape last Sunday. Authorities from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) identified the escapees as Noli Dega of Barangay 39, Bacolod City; and Marlon …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) will hold an “after care” phase for 65 surrendered drug personalities who completed the eight-week Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP), which culminated on May 30 at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). DSSD social welfare officer IV Sally Abelarde explained, during this …

By Tara Yap According to Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, the Marikudo Real Estate Development Corporation proposed the reclamation of 364 hectares of land for two manmade islands to be placed in the Iloilo Strait, the body of water that separates Iloilo City from Guimaras. The proposal also covers bridges that will connect the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people, including a street level drug pusher, were arrested by members of Police Station 3 (PS3) following a late night buy-bust operation at Purok Paraiso, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 31-year-old Mirasol Diane; Raffy Magtubo, 35, and Mimpe Francisco, 34. PS3 commander, Police Senior Inspector …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drunk man was arrested by police on gun possession at the public market of Barangay Poblacion, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as Isaiah Nuique, a resident of Barangay Obat in the said town. Sta. Catalina Municipal police said they were conducting a foot patrol …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., said the government needs to tighten its campaign against sugar smuggling and address the problem of the entry of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in order to minimize the effect of excess supply before the coming crop year. In a press conference yesterday, the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod’s Social Action Center (SAC) will join the scheduled transport strike, which will be led by the United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC), today. In a report by TV Patrol-Negros, SAC Director Fr. Cris Gonzales said the planned phase out of old Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) …