By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the postponement of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) referendum, following a conflict between the board and management of the utility co-op back in March, Ceneco President Arnel Lapore yesterday, during their Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA), said the referendum would be held next week, on May 9. “We …
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SP agrees on permanent MassKara schedule
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Bacolod City recently passed on its first reading an ordinance pushing for a permanent schedule for MassKara Festival highlights, scheduled to take place in October. Under the ordinance, MassKara Festival highlights will take place every Sunday, intended to “strengthen, promote and expand the …
Notorious robber arrested in Hinigaran
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A notorious robber was nabbed by members of Hinigaran police after he and two other suspects victimized an internet cafe in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, last Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as Jose Nadie Lobo, a resident of the said town. Hinigaran police said Lobo, along with two …
Mother, six others arrested in anti-drug operation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Seven people were arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2) after conducting a buy-bust operation at Purok Narra Baybay, Barangay 8, Bacolod City, last Saturday evening. Police identified the main subject of the operation as 27-year-old mother, Janice Garcia, a resident of the said barangay. They, meanwhile, identified the …
Fire guts two houses in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two houses were confirmed destroyed following a blaze in Barangay 12, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. An initial report released by the Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod (BFP-Bacolod) shows the agency received a fire call around 10:30 a.m., prompting them to respond to the area. The blaze started inside a house owned …
Farmer mauled to death in Ayungon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A farmer was declared dead after he was allegedly mauled to death by a local resident of Barangay Anibong, Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Friday morning. Police identified the fatality as 51-year-old Judy Balbon, a resident of the said barangay. Ayungon town police said Balbon, who was drunk at the time of …
2017 Panaad sa Negros Festival Cadiz City, Calatrava win twice in Destination Pavilion, Festival Costume honors
By Paulo Loreto Lim Cadiz City and Calatrava each picked up two awards in the destination pavilion and festival costume display at the 2017 Panaad sa Negros Festival, which closed over the weekend. They both won the Best Festival Indigenous Costume, one awarded to a city and the other to a municipality, which came with …
Bago City wins Lin-ay sang Negros
By Paulo Loreto Lim The highlight of the annual Panaad sa Negros Festival saw Lin-ay sang Bago Angelica Esther Portugaleza win the title of Lin-ay sang Negros at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, last night. Lin-ay sang Pulupandan Ma. Angela Tañoso took 1st Runner-up. Despite picking up several awards, including Miss Kapuso, …
Former Tanjay City Mayor, City Councilors indicted on graft charges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of the Ombudsman recently ordered the indictment of former Tanjay City Mayor Lawrence Teves, along with City Councilors Jose Orlino and Steve Teves, on graft charges, stemming from “procurement anomalies” associated with certain barangay projects. Based on a report by the Commission on Audit (COA), materials for infrastructure …
PRO-18: Cop involved with Abu Sayyaf group an isolated case
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) said the law enforcement official linked with the Abu Sayyaf terror group is an isolated case. PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, explained Police Superintendent Maria Cristina Nobleza, who is allegedly married to an Abu Sayyaf member, may have shown “weakness” when she fell …