By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Candidate for Negros Occidental Liga ng mga Barangay (Liga) president, Barangay 9 Captain Jovie Pepillo of Victorias City, recently vowed to be “the voice of the barangays.” “I will ensure that the voice of the barangays will be heard in the Capitol,” she proclaimed. Pepillo also laid out her …
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Suspect in 20-year-old murder case arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The primary suspect in a 20-year-old murder case was arrested last Monday afternoon in Barangay Bagroy, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 47-year-old Randy Arzaga, a resident of the said area. Binalbagan municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Albert Hucalla Sy, said Arzaga’s arrest warrant was issued …
Motorcycles collide in Ilog
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two motorcyclists and a passenger were injured following a Tuesday night collision along the national highway in Barangay Manalad, Ilog, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victims as Jessie Suguillon and Ireneo Villasan of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, along with Ched Maquiling of Ilog. Ilog Municipal Police Station traffic investigators said …
Silay City traffic enforcer, two others nabbed in drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three suspected drug personalities, including a traffic enforcer, were arrested in a buy-bust operation Tuesday afternoon at Antonio Luna Interior in Barangay Mambulac, Silay City. Police identified the suspects as 46-year-old Rodulp Dolce, a resident of the said area; alongside 41-year-old Orlando Tahum and 50-year-old traffic enforcer Arnel Canag. …
DOT-6 seeks to attract Muslim tourists
The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) is currently working on making the region globally competitive for Muslim tourists. DOT Undersecretary Arturo Boncato, Jr. discussed matters such as Muslim-friendly services and facilities, along with the availability of halal food, or food permissible for consumption by followers of Islam. “This small act can go beyond sending a …
Local NFA receives 80,000 bags of imported rice
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Food Authority (NFA) in Negros Occidental confirmed 80,000 bags of imported rice arrived at the Bredco Port yesterday morning. NFA-Negros Occidental head, Engr. Frisco Canoy, said the imported rice, which originated from Thailand, was supposed to arrive last Sunday but was delayed due to poor weather conditions. He …
Carnapper arrested at Sagay City checkpoint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected carnapper was recently arrested at a checkpoint in Barangay Poblacion, Sagay City. Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Mariel Macaron, a carwash worker and resident of Barangay Minapasok, Calatrava. Based on information provided by Sagay City police, Macaron allegedly stole a Toyota Vios in La Carlota City, …
Talisay City drug personality arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street-level drug personality was arrested after Talisay City Police Station anti-drug operatives conducted a buy-bust operation Monday afternoon at the city’s Zone 2 in Barangay Concepcion. Police identified the suspect as 55-year-old Noel Malan, a resident of the said area. Talisay City police chief, Police Superintendent Adonis Rosales, …
Family income, expenditure survey underway in Aklan
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) family income and expenditure survey, which gathers data on family income distribution, levels of living, and spending patterns, is currently underway in 91 barangays across Aklan. Last month, it was reported the survey would be expanded this year. “This is the first time the [survey] will be conducted in the …
USAID-funded program looks to strengthen local coastal resource management
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding a program to help strengthen local coastal resource management in the Visayas, including areas of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. The Coastal Resource Center, which is based at the University of Rhode Island in the United States, partnered with the Non-Governmental Organization for Fisheries Reform (NFR) …