By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) acting director Police Senior Supt. Rodolfo Castil Jr. confirmed they are validating the claim of a man arrested in Silay who said he is a relative of a slain terrorist. Castil echoed the sentiments of Silay City police deputy Police Senior Insp. Ramil Robles, …
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Despite retirement Former top cop still all ears for drug tips
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite his retirement, outgoing Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) director Police Chief Supt. Renato Gumban urged residents of the Negros Island Region (NIR) to continue texting him if they receive information of illegal drug activities in their area. Gumban said they could contact him through his hotline number 09188001985 and report …
Peaceful W. Visayas drives growth –Binag
By Tara Yap For the region’s new top cop, a peaceful Western Visayas will continue to propel economic growth. “Development and peace always go together,” said Chief Supt. Cesar Hawthorne Binag, director of Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6). Binag is overseeing units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo provinces. …
Two druggies nabbed in Himamaylan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people were arrested by Himamaylan police, following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Thursday afternoon. Police identified the suspects as 36-year-old Julius Ardales, and Marry Jane Galaraga, 44, both residents of the said barangay. Himamaylan City police chief, Police Chief Insp. Antonio Benitez, said Ardales …
Man stabbed during drunken argument in Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 26-year-old man is now recovering at a hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a drunken neighbor in Barangay Crossing Magallon, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Thursday evening. Police identified the victim as Gleen Barientos, a resident of the said barangay. Moises Padilla town police said the suspect, identified as …
Jobless man kills self in Singcang-Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man reportedly suffering from depression allegedly killed himself yesterday morning in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police refused to identify the victim, but confirmed he was 26-years-old and a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Senior Insp. Wilfredo Benoman Jr., said the victim was discovered …
PNP’s Number 2 in town for turnover ceremony
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine National Police (PNP) Deputy Director General Ramon Apolinario is in Bacolod City, today, to preside over the turnover ceremonies for incoming Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director Police Chief Supt. Edmund Gonzales. PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Insp. Armilyn Vargas, said the turnover ceremony will be held at the Bacolod Pavilion …
NPA, not ASG, spotted in Neg Or says Army
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga 3rd Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Jon Aying validated reports that the 10 to 20 armed men and women spotted landing in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental are not members of the Abu Sayyaf, but rather rebels from the New People’s Army (NPA). In a report by TV Patrol Negros, yesterday …
NIR teachers face drug testing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The leadership of the Department of Education-Negros Island Region (Dep-NIR) said they will conduct random drug testing among the teaching staff in preparation for school openings next month. DepEd-NIR Director Gilbert Sadsad said they want to investigate if there are teachers in the region who are actively using illegal drugs. …
SAP open to dialogue with Coca-Cola FEMSA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sugar Alliance of the Philippines (SAP) maintains its openness to engage Coca-Cola FEMSA and other industrial users for as long as they remain transparent and will be earnest in their desire to continue having a harmonious relationship with the sugar industry. In a letter sent out yesterday, the multi-sectoral …