By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The barangay captain who allegedly shot a married couple in Barangay Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental surrendered to police early Tuesday evening. Isabela municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Ruben Pajarito, said Barangay Libas Captain Roy Pagapang voluntarily surrendered to the station and claimed one of the victims, Jome Gelacio, …
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Suspect in Bago City shooting captured
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The primary suspect in the recent murder of 37-year-old Marlo Sixto in Barangay Taloc, Bago City was captured after cops tracked down their location late Tuesday night at Relocation Site in Barangay Lag-asan of the said city. Police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Frank Alvarez, a resident of the …
Silay City murder suspect cleared of charges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga One of the two suspects in the murder of an American citizen last month in Silay City has been cleared of charges. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, said the suspects, identified as 40-year-old Gilbert Apellido and 18-year-old Neil Brian Corseno, were brought to the city’s fiscal’s …
Anti-discrimination ordinance passed in Iloilo City
The Iloilo City Council recently passed the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of Iloilo City, authored by City Councilor Liezl Zulueta-Salazar, who said, “This is our way to show that we Ilonggos respect other people’s religious beliefs, race, and sexual orientation.” “There is a need for city government and Ilonggos to recognize the different aspects and contexts in …
Local ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects highlighted in Charter Day address
Dino: Bacolod City will help Cebu grow and develop Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino, speaking in place of Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go, during an event commemorating the signing of the Charter of the City of Bacolod at the L’ Fisher Hotel earlier this week, highlighted various …
BCPO: Drug lord kin death not related to illegal drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday confirmed the recent killing of Salvador Poja, Jr., the cousin of slain drug lord Ramy Poja, was not drug-related. BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, said the investigation into the incident is currently 60 percent complete, noting they are closing in …
Western Visayas cops told to enforce ordinances vs. ‘tambays’
Police personnel in Western Visayas should strengthen the enforcement of ordinances against “tambays” or loiterers, following the order of President Rodrigo Duterte. While there is no guideline yet on the part of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in line with the order of the President, lawmen assigned in cities and municipalities with existing ordinances should …
Man shot dead in Bago City, companion flees with suspect
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 37-year-old man was shot dead, while his female companion reportedly fled with the suspect, yesterday morning at Crossing Kamatis in Barangay Sampinit, Bago City. Police identified the fatality as Marlon Sixto, a resident of the city’s Barangay Taloc. Based on investigations by Bago City police, Sixto, along with …
Unsolicited proposal’ made for administration center renovation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, yesterday revealed a private company offered an “unsolicited proposal” to renovate the provincial government’s Provincial Administration Center (PAC), whose refurbishing has been delayed. She said Dynamic Builders and Construction Company, Inc. (DBCCI) proposed the construction of a mixed-use building in front …
Senior citizens seek SSS pension loan
Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines (FeSCAP) President Jorge Banal Sr. urged the Social Security System (SSS) to heed the clamor of pensioners for a pension loan. “We urge SSS to provide pension loans to help us in our present financial needs. I know how much SSS loves us, so we hope that …