By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The nephew of slain Abu Sayyaf leader Aldam Tilao, or more known as ‘Abu Sabaya,’ was arrested along with his relative by members of the Negros Occidental Police Public Safety Company (NOPPSC) in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental last Monday. Police identified the two suspects as 28-year-old Absner …
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Ex-DENR exec: Lopez rejection a ‘loss’ Reiterates call vs mining in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Arturo ‘Art’ Valdez described the rejection by the Commission on Appointments of Secretary Regina Lopez as a “loss of opportunity” for the cabinet portfolio. Valdez, the husband of former Bacolod City Mayor Luzviminda Valdez, said the DENR did little or nothing …
No reshuffling of PNP in WV
By Tara Yap The newly-installed chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Western Visayas vowed there will be no reshuffling of key officials. Chief Supt. Cesar Hawthorne Binag, director of Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6), said he is not keen in making changes to leadership of units under his watch. Binag said he is focused …
Distrito scores DSSD, BCPO over rugby boys DSSD: We are understaffed, lack mobility
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito said the Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution last week urging the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) and the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to act on the number of rugby boys in the streets of the city. This comes following instances of theft …
Neg Occ Palaro athletes get incentives
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. In recognition of their efforts in the recent Palarong Pambansa held in Antique, the Division of Negros Occidental athletes on Tuesday received cash incentives from the Provincial Government during a ceremony at the Capitol Social Hall. A total of 42 Palaro athletes, who won medals in the elementary, secondary, and …
DENR to replicate Iloilo’s green programs
By Tara Yap Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu wants to replicate key environmental programs in the city and province of Iloilo. This is after Cimatu made his first provincial visit after being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte following the rejection of Secretary Regina Lopez by the Commission on Appointments. Lopez is a scion of the storied …
Sen. Villar to LGUs: Practice composting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Cynthia Villar is encouraging the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the province to go composting as part of their compliance of Republic Act 9003 or the National Solid Waste Management Law. Villar, who was in Bacolod City yesterday for a speaking engagement at May’s Organic Garden, said the government, …
Suspected gunrunner nabbed in Villamonte
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected gunrunner was arrested at the entrance road going to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) in Barangay Villamonte last Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Eduardo Bascos Jr., a resident of East Homes 4, Barangay Mansilingan, of the said city. He was arrested by joint elements …
Jail visitor nabbed for smuggling shabu in Dumaguete
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A jail visitor was apprehended by members of the Dumaguete City police and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) after he allegedly tried to smuggle almost P346-K worth of suspected shabu at the Dumaguete City District Jail, Tuesday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Fernando Katada Flores, …
Iloilo City starts using speed guns June 1
In a move to discourage vehicle drivers from overspeeding, the Iloilo City government is set to use speed guns to measure the swiftness of vehicles starting June 1. Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog hoped the initiative will generate discipline from drivers and positive results on road safety. “After the meeting and consultation with our police and …