The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region VI (DPWH-6) recently discussed the Panay East-West Lateral Road, which is expected to connect Antique, Iloilo, and Capiz, noting the project is anticipated to reach full completion by 2020. DPWH-6 Director Wenceslao M. Leaño, Jr. said the road will stretch 41 kilometers and had a current budget allocation …
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Drug suspects arrested at Calatrava checkpoint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were arrested at a police checkpoint late Sunday evening in Barangay Pinocutan, Calatrava, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as Alex Martin Belonio and Cliff Villanueva, both residents of Barangay Poblacion Uno in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Calatrava municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector John …
Sales boy arrested for allegedly stealing P325K
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A sales boy was arrested by police after he allegedly stole P325,000 in cash from his employer yesterday morning along San Juan Street in Barangay 12, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Beny Ventura, a resident of Mari Norte, San Andres, Romblon. Police Station 1 (PS1) commander, …
City scholarship screenings underway
After the Iloilo City government earlier announced they would be providing scholarships for 200 qualified incoming college freshman for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year, with recipients receiving P1,000 per month, or P5,000 per term, screenings for the financial assistance are currently ongoing and are expected to continue until May 25. Qualified beneficiaries must be an …
Pawnshop robbery foiled in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A robbery attempt at a pawnshop on Sunday in Barangay 1, Kabankalan City was foiled after the establishment’s alarm systems went off. Police have yet to identify the suspects in the robbery attempt. Based on investigations by Kabankalan City police, the suspects tried to break in by tunneling through …
Barangay/SK Elections 2018
Talisay City kagawad candidate dies prior to polls By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A candidate for Barangay Dos Hermanas kagawad in Talisay City, Negros Occidental reportedly died of a heart attack Sunday evening, prior to yesterday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Police identified the fatality as 56-year-old Edwin Jalwin, a resident of …
Alejano calls Sereno ouster ‘unconstitutional’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Magdalo Partylist Rep. Gary Alejano slammed the recent ouster of Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno over the weekend, calling it “unconstitutional.” During a press conference in Bacolod City, Alejano asserted the impeachment and quo warranto petitions would not have proceeded without Malacañan Palace making a move. He claimed …
Former mayor, TFK official accused of trespassing
In a radio interview over the weekend, the lot owner, 43-year-old Tyrone Co, claimed Ortiz, Chiong, and a certain Bebot Martin entered his property along Lopez Jaena-Narra Streets without permission. Co claimed the three were escorted by 30 others, all of whom were reportedly wearing civilian clothing. He added, they allegedly shoved a security …
Governor proposes military camp as a tourist destination
During the recent anniversary celebration for the Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), Capiz Governor Antonio del Rosario suggested the military camp, located in Jamindan, should be considered a tourist destination. He called the location “enchantingly beautiful” and pointed out the camp is the “third-largest military reservation in the country.” The camp occupies over 33,310 …
Construction worker electrocuted in Bago City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A construction worker was killed after he was electrocuted late Saturday afternoon at Purok Mahirup in Barangay Alianza, Bago City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 19-year-old Jemar Adolfo, a resident of Barangay Nayon in Alominus, Laguna. Bago City police investigators said Adolfo was helping in the construction …