A high-value target and reported official, described as a “right hand,” of the Prevendido Drug Group, was arrested earlier this week in Barangay Taal, located in Iloilo City’s Molo district. 18-year-old Patrick Ian Gomez was arrested in Barangay Bakhaw, in the city’s Mandurriao district, after handing a sachet of suspected shabu to a police poseur-buyer …
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Defensor reiterates ‘real hospitals for the poor’ promise
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. reiterated his “real hospitals for the poor” promise during the recent inauguration of the Ramon D. Duremdes District Hospital administrative building in Dumangas, Iloilo. “I don’t mind if our hospitals [do] not earn as long as [they] serve the poor,” he said. The governor said he wants Iloilo’s 12 provincial …
Molo Barangay Captain enters Liga presidential race
Barangay Captain Pascual ‘Sipil’ Espinosa IV of Barangay San Juan in the Molo district of Iloilo City yesterday announced his candidacy for Iloilo City Liga ng mga Barangay president, where he will be challenging former Liga president, Barangay President Roxas Captain Irene Ong, from the City Proper district. Espinosa, who was elected back into the …
Minor shot by police in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A minor was wounded after he was reportedly shot by a patrolling police officer early yesterday morning along Lacson Street in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Police refused name the victim, but confirmed he is a resident of Barangay Bata in the said city. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police …
SK Chairs to elect new Negros Occidental federation head
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The newly-elected Negros Occidental Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons are scheduled to vote for a new SK federation head. Negros Occidental Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Director Carmelo Orbista said SK chairpersons in every city and municipality in the province will gather next month for the election. Orbista …
Bacolod City looks to national government for funding
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod recently authorized Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia to negotiate with the Department of Finance for funding, particularly the medium term development fund, to help support various city projects. “This is just an exploration of finding funds for these major projects,” explained City Councilor Caesar Distrito. Among the projects considered include …
Job fair at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol next month
The Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) has a job fair planned next month, June 1, at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, which will reportedly offer 33,000 job vacancies for both local and overseas positions. “We are also bringing in relevant government agencies in the area to assist our job seekers in their employment concerns,” …
BCPO reshuffles station commander
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday announced the reshuffling of Police Station 5 (PS5) commander. BCPO Spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said PS5 commander, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, was relieved from his post and is being reassigned as Police Community Relations deputy chief. Vargas explained, Gabana’s …
One year later, tears flow as Marawi residents pray for the dead
Tears flowed as Marawi residents remembered the dead a year since the siege of Marawi City erupted on May 23, 2017. Events were lined up a year later on Wednesday, May 23, starting with the activity, “Honoring the Dead,” led by peace adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza. The residents turned very emotional during one prayer. Men, …
Endangered sea turtle rescued in Sagay City
Cadiz City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) officials recently revealed a green sea turtle, considered an endangered species, was rescued in Sagay City’s Barangay Bulanon. According to a release, CENRO personnel, who were at the Sagay City Feeder Port building, met Police Officer 3 (PO3) Jess B. Arnado, who was holding a basin carrying …