Leonardia: Regardless of result, signing date will be observed By Neska Centina After Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. recently reiterated plans to push back on plans by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia to change Bacolod City’s charter day from October 19to June 18, the mayor said he needs to verify the letter sent by the National …
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Notorious robber captured in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A notorious robber believed to be responsible for several vehicle break-ins around the downtown Bacolod City area was arrested at the Bacolod Central Market, Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Roger Alquerro, a resident of the said city. Police Station 1 (PS1) commander, Police Senior Inspector Leo Estopa, said Alquerro …
Ombudsman dismisses charges against former NOPPO Director
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of the Ombudsman recently dismissed all charges against retired Police General Charles Calima, Jr., who previously served as Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, along with Bureau of Immigration (BI) intelligence officer, in connection with an alleged attempt to release 1,316 Chinese detainees in exchange for a …
Diocese calls for donations amid Mt. Mayon unrest
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod yesterday called for donations amid the ongoing unrest of Mt. Mayon in Albay province. Diocese Social Action Center (SAC) head, Rev. Fr. Chris Gonzales, said their office is accepting any items for donations, but would prefer cash donations. Gonzales said displaced victims of the eruption are …
Two drug personalities wounded following shootout with police in Vista Alegre
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were left wounded following a shootout with police during a Sunday evening buy-bust operation in Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 40-year-old Henjie Mosquida, a resident of Purok Abada Escay in the said barangay; 28-year-old Francis Bravo, a resident of Fortune Town in Barangay …
PRO-6: Wrongdoing among police officers is not tolerated
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, recently announced their department would continue to monitor its police officers to ensure no wrongdoing is committed among their ranks. Based on recent data, the effort resulted in the dismissal of 18 officers last year. “PRO-6 does not tolerate any wrongdoing of its personnel,” he affirmed. …
Dinagyang Festival 2018
ICNHS group wins Ati-Ati competition By Paulo Loreto Lim Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School (ICNHS) was declared the champion of this year’s Ati-Ati competition, one of the highlight events of the annual Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, which celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend. Along with taking home the competition, which …
The ‘healthiest’ canteen to be recognized
By Neska Centina The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently passed an ordinance establishing the Healthiest Canteen Award. The ordinance, authored by City Councilor Em Ang, will have local canteens recognized for their adherence to guidelines on providing healthier food for public school students. “The city shall motivate all public school canteens in its jurisdiction …
City Councilor to reiterate opposition to shifting Bacolod City’s charter date
By Neska Centina Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamba, Jr. recently expressed his intentions of submitting an opposition paper before the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) arguing against the proposal to shift Bacolod City’s charter date from October 19 to June 18. Last November, the city councilor called for more public hearings after the SP passed a resolution endorsing …
Dinagyang Festival 2018
Politicians flock to festivities Various politicians flocked to Iloilo City this past weekend for the Dinagyang Festival, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Festival highlights opened last Friday and ran throughout the weekend. Among those spotted include Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, Senator Cynthia Villar, Davao City first district Rep. Karlo Nograles, and Ilocos …