By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around P70,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized, following a buy-bust operation in Barangay West Poblacion, Bacong, Negros Oriental, early Saturday morning. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Joseph Caño, a resident of Barangay Isugan in the said town. Bacong town police chief, Police Senior Inspector Romel Luga, said they …
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Assistance requested to fund Lopez Jaena shrine in Jaro
By Tara Yap The planned shrine for famed Ilonggo journalist Graciano Lopez Jaena in the Jaro district of Iloilo City is still unfinished and the foundation behind the structure are seeking assistance from the public. Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Foundation Inc. President Mia Lopez-Cruz, a descendent of Lopez Jaena, is hoping the public can pitch …
Unidentified man murdered in Ilog
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The lifeless remains of a man were found in a sugarcane field at Sitio Kamalarang, Barangay Galicia, Ilog, Negros Occidental, Saturday morning. Police have yet to identify the person, although they estimate the age of the individual to be between 22 and 28 years old and reportedly a resident of …
Burglar falls in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was arrested by police after he was caught attempting to rob a sari-sari store along Villa Gerorgina Street, Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, Saturday afternoon. Police identified the victim as 63-year-old store owner Ney Antoniano and resident of Kaakbay Village in the said barangay. Police Station 3 …
2017 Mansilingan Charter Day Chess Tournament La Castellana native wins
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Erich Singson of La Castellana won the 12-and-Under Mansilingan Charter Day Chess Tournament over the weekend at the Mansilingan Chess Society (ManChess) Club. Eliza Mae Toremoro of Talisay City took second place, followed by Lawrence Donguines of Mansilingan. ManChess President, Engr. Nestor Cena, said the club aims to develop the …
Freedoms in peril under Martial Law –Labor group
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local labor group General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) expressed concerned over the possible repression of labor rights after President Rodrigo Duterte stated the possibility of including the Visayas islands under Martial Law. In a text message from GAWA Secretary-General Wennie Sancho, he said the rights of the labor sector, …
Local Muslims call terror groups ‘un-Islamic’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A number of Muslims residing in Bacolod City have expressed their disgust over the Maute group and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), following the attacks on Marawi City this week. Abdul Rasheed, who worships at the Dar Al-Dhikr Islamic Call and Guidance Center in Barangay Mansilingan, claims the actions taken by …
PRO-18 Director orders protection of Serenio family
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Edmund Gonzales, released a directive to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to protect the family of former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio. In a report by TV Patrol Negros, Gonzales said he strongly believes the killings of Wilfredo and Wilmar …
New contractor for Baciwa starts in July
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a public consultation at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) yesterday, the leadership of the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) assured concessionaires a new contractor will start operations in a few months. Baciwa chairman Lorendo Dilag said the Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI) will begin to supply water for …
Suspected ‘akyat bahay’ member falls in Barangay 16
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected ‘akyat bahay’ member was nabbed by police, while two of his accomplices escaped, after victimizing a boarding house at Purok Dawidaw, Barangay 16, Bacolod City, late Wednesday evening. Police identified the victims as 25-year-old Leslie Apuhin, a resident of the said barangay; and Rusty Mata, 27, a native …