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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The wife of a Special Action Force (SAF) trooper was victimized yesterday by members of the infamous ‘Bukas Kotse’ gang along Hernaez Street in Bacolod City. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, refused to name the victim due to security concerns, although she confirmed the …

By Neska Centina Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito called on the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) to be consistent in the implementation of traffic rules and regulations. Distrito, who chairs the committee on appropriations and finance, said members of BTAO should be seen on the streets, whether it is a holiday or not. He urged …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., recently revealed recommendations to award officers of the San Carlos City Police Station following a P6.8 million shabu haul last Tuesday were forwarded to Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6). He added, the haul was also included in the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The fast craft vessel involved in the Bredco port collision last Wednesday evening will be dry docked in order to repair damages. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Bacolod Development Officer, Engr. Jose Ramilo Sumague, said officials from Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc. decided to send M/V …

By Jezza A. Nepomoceno The Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office recently announced an incentive program for cacao and coffee planters through a “plant now, pay later” scheme. Crops Division Chief Winnie Grabato explained farmers can take advantage of discounts on planting materials, which is incumbent on the survival rate of the crops – a higher discount …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Earlier this month, when ridesharing firm Grab filed a petition before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) demanding fare hikes, Uber communications head Catherine Avelino said they would not be taking similar action and were instead going to wait and see the impact of the Tax Reform for Acceleration …

By Neska Centina Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recently signed an executive order commencing a year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of Bacolod City. Various events and activities are expected to be staged in the coming months, centered around the city’s culture and heritage. The mayor said he hopes to bring in “balik-Bacoleños” throughout the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently announced a 57 percent increase to police-initiated operations between January 1 to 22, as compared to the same period last year. In a statement released by the BCPO, records indicate operations were conducted against illegal drugs and illegal gambling. The credited the increase …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) arrested two drug personalities following a buy-bust operation at Purok Bplinao in Barangay 1, Bacolod City, early yesterday morning. Police identified the suspects as 46-year-old Jimmy Gabillo, a resident of Purok Tangigue in the said barangay; and 21-year-old Adrian Dison, …

By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern A resident of Valladolid, Negros Occidental was arrested by police following a buy-bust operation at Purok Ipil in Barangay Mabini, late Wednesday evening. Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Ronal Aguinaldo, a resident of the said barangay. Police Senior Inspector Junji Liba, Valladolid municipal police chief, said they recovered two elongated sachets …