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By Tara Yap Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) Director Jim Sampulna recently discussed the role indigenous populations on Panay island play in conservation. “Indigenous peoples are on the frontline of conserving nature because of their deep connection to the natural environment,” he explained. “Preserving the balance of the ecosystem has always been …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug pusher was arrested by Escalante City police, following a buy-bust operation at Purok Greenfield, Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as Allan Caminos, a resident of the said barangay. Escalante Police chief, Police Superintendent Leonardo Borromeo, said Caminos was apprehended after …

By Paulo Loreto Lim The Negros Occidental Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) recently filed a criminal case against Rolando Oyco of Don Salvador Benedicto, in violation of RA 7586, or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992. According to a PENRO press release, officials caught Oyco in the act of …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to a letter penned by Task Force Crusader (TFC) deputy commander John Chiong claiming two top Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) officials are illegal gambling protectors, BCPO spokesperson, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, called it a “demolition job.” Polines denied the allegations of not taking action against illegal gambling, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Negros Occidental Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Ma. Lina Sanogal, Moises Padilla will not be taking part in this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival, scheduled from April 22 to April 30, however, town officials have not disclosed their reasons for skipping the annual event. “Moises Padilla is currently …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) said they have wrapped up security preparations for the 24th Panaad sa Negros Festival, scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. NOPPO acting deputy director for operations and overall event security supervisor, Police Superintendent Ervin Glenn Provido, said around 300 police personnel …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A delivery worker was confirmed dead on the spot, while two others were seriously wounded, following a collision between two trucks along Burgos Extension, Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City, yesterday. Police identified the wounded as Arcone Pabon of Barangay 35 and Julio Iwayan of Sagay City; while the fatality was revealed …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 52-year-old Kabankalan City resident was gunned down by suspected members of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Bongcayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) at Sitio Abtao, Barangay Tapi of the said city, Wednesday. Police identified the fatality as Larry Canelon, a resident of Barangay 1. Kabankalan City police chief, Police Superintendent Rhea Santos, said …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man allegedly engaging in illegal gambling activities was arrested by members of Police Station 3 (PS3), yesterday evening, at Purok Riverside Zone 3, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 48-year-old Marioneto Layo, a resident of the said barangay. PS3 members said they arrested the suspect after …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the City Prosecutor’s Office found no probable cause and dismissed the case against the suspects in the JDS Mindoro Enterprise Corp. robbery-murder that occurred on Christmas day last year, Police Station 1 (PS1) recently filed a motion for reconsideration. According to PS1 commander, Police Senior Inspector Eugene Tolentino, the …