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By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern An apparently drunk man was arrested at a police checkpoint along Circumferential Road yesterday after being found in possession of illicit substances. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Rodel Bantilan, a resident of Purok Sibucao in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. According to Police Station 3 (PS3) commander, Police Senior Inspector …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An inmate of the Police Station 1 (PS1) detention facility was declared dead after he hanged himself inside his prison cell, yesterday morning. While only referred to as ‘Bebot,’ PS1 commander, Police Senior Inspector Leo Estopa, identified the deceased as a resident of Escalante City, Negros Occidental. Estopa said Bebot …

Distrito: The city will receive compensation By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved during their regular session earlier this week a proposed memorandum of agreement extending a contract allowing the Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation (Bredco) to continue operating a port in the city for another 25 years. The two parties …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the recent passing of Special Project and Concerns Department head Ian de Ramos, the Negros Occidental provincial government said they have yet to name a replacement. According to acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, his department, whose duties include preparing for the annual Panaad sa Negros Festival, …

Duterte: Don’t believe too much in your religion By Paulo Loreto Lim While welcoming recently repatriated workers from Kuwait at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, President Rodrigo Duterte said married couples should limit the number of children they have as a method of reducing poverty, suggesting the use of contraceptives in the process. “Magpa-injection lang kayo …

Bayatan: ‘Sorry state’ when Filipinos look to the west for civilized standards By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga City Legal Officer, Atty. Joselito Bayatan, yesterday confirmed his office will pursue charges against a foreign national, who allegedly disrespected a Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) enforcer by writing profane language on a citation ticket issued to him. …

By Neska Centina After proposing a P15 fee increase for meter repair and maintenance last month, the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) announced they would be deferring the measure. According to Baciwa Board chairman, Atty. Lorendo Dilag, implementation would be deferred “out of respect to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP).” The SP earlier urged Baciwa to …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A security guard was arrested by police after he allegedly brandished his gun at bar goers in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, late Tuesday evening. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Joemar Tungcul, a resident of Purok San Jose in Barangay Damgo, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental. Cops from Police Station 7 (PS7) said …

Iloilo Lone District Rep. Jerry Treñas began serving a 90-day suspension earlier this week. The congressman was suspended by the Sandiganbayan amid graft charges in relation to a P500,000 donation from Senator Loren Legarda, intended for the construction of the Iloilo Press Club building during his tenure as Iloilo City mayor. The decision was handed …

300 closure notices issued By Paulo Loreto Lim After President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to get a handle of the ongoing pollution problem in Boracay within six months or risk having the resort destination shut down, DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said, earlier this week, establishments found to be contributing to …