By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mother of former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio appealed to members of the media to stop reporting about the recent murders of Wilfredo and Wilmar Serenio, her husband and son, respectively. She pointed out the family still lives in Barangay Singcang-Airport and said she does not want to …
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Mayor: Transport strike will not suspend classes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia assured yesterday the planned transport strike will not impact the opening of classes on Monday, June 5. “Maybe to a certain extent the transport strike can cause some inconveniences for the riding public, but not to the degree that it would be necessary to suspend …
BCPO Director orders review of security protocols
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the deadly attack at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, which killed at least 36, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, ordered a complete review of security protocols. In a phone interview yesterday afternoon, Wanky said police officers assigned at the police stations …
Province providing free transportation for their employees during transport strike
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno The provincial government of Iloilo will be providing free transportation for their employees affected by the planned transport strike set to take place from June 5 to 6. “It will be business as usual, there is no transport holiday,” said Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. “Employees have to report to their …
Iloilo Capitol employee terminated after testing positive for drugs
By Tara Yap According to Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr., the employee of the provincial government that previously tested positive for drugs will be dismissed. “His contract will be terminated,” Defensor said, pointing out the said employee does not have the opportunity to appeal his case. He also urged other employees who may be engaged …
PRO-6: Maute group is not in the Western Visayas
By Tara Yap In response to rumors members of the Maute terror group have entered the Western Visayas Region, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, stated, “There is no truth to that.” He urged the public to stop spreading such rumors. Since the terror attack in Marawi City, text messages and posts …
Provincial Engineer accuser under investigation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Leo Galvez of the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO), who had earlier accused Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa of acquiring ill-gotten wealth, is under investigation for alleged anomalies, according to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. The governor said the inquiry stems from a complaint lodged by a supplier, claiming Galvez kept …
Man survives after being shot in Singcang-Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 51-year-old man survived an attempt on his life after he was shot near his home at Purok Neptune, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Thursday evening. Police identified the victim as Ronnie Hermoso, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Senior Inspector Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., said …
Street level drug pusher nabbed in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street level drug pusher was arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2), following a buy-bust operation at Purok Cagaycay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, late Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as 63-year-old Victoriano Crispo, a resident of the said barangay. PS2 commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, said …
TFC withdraws claims against Provincial Engineer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-corruption group Task Force Crusaders (TFC) withdrew its complaint against Negros Occidental Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa after the official clarified the issue with local media earlier this week. TFC national deputy commander John Chiong confirmed his group will no longer pursue its charges against Mapa and denied politics were involved …