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By Neska Centina A man was left wounded after being stabbed at Sitio Bato in Barangay Odiong, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Monday evening. The victim was identified as 24-year-old Rene Semillano. Initial investigations revealed the victim, together with Reynaldo Cadot, visited the home of 21-year-old Joel Esconde, where he planned to court the latter’s younger sister, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A local sari-sari store owner was interviewed by Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, where they claimed the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law is resulting in higher prices and lower revenue. According to Gitching Delmo, who operates a store at Purok Sigay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, the price …

By Paulo Loreto Lim With a year that saw responsibility over the ongoing war on illegal drugs switch hands between the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to a collaboration between the two agencies, the Antique Police Provincial Office (APPO) recently reported a total 1,738 drug personalities surrendered to authorities …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Senator Sherwin Gatchalian recently called on both chambers of Congress to formulate a timetable for the transition to federalism. “We need to be clear with the details and not rush the process,” he said. The senator also touched upon the possible postponement of the 2019 elections, which he said must proceed. …

By Neska Centina A man was recently arrested in a buy-bust operation along San Juan Street at Purok Dughan in Barangay 12, Bacolod City. The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Glenn ‘Clintoy’ Fidel, a resident of Purok Pilit Jalandon, Barangay 6 in the said city. According to the Bacolod City Police Office, Fidel is a …

By Neska Centina A laborer was wounded after being shot by a barangay kagawad at Purok Matinumanon in Barangay Alianza, Bago City, Negros Occidental late Sunday evening. The victim was identified as 28-year-old Ryan Castillo of the said barangay. Initial police investigations revealed the suspect, 40-year-old Leo Decatoria, approached the victim, who was about to cross the …

Neska Centina A man was hacked to death by his son at Hacienda La Purisima Concepcion in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental, late Sunday evening. The fatality was identified as 58-year-old Ricky Tormes, a resident of Hacienda Camel of the said barangay. Initial investigations revealed the victim’s son, 36-year-old Ryan Tormes, used a cane cutter …

By Neska Centina The San Carlos City police arrested 14 individuals and seized P150,000 worth of suspected shabu during a Sunday buy-bust operation at San Juan Baybay, Barangay 6 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. According to San Carlos City police chief, Police Superintendent D’Artagnan Katalbas, Jr., the arrested individuals were identified as 54-year-old Jose Palabrica, 29-year-old …

Mansinares: One restroom to be constructed in each district By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) has set aside P500 million intended for infrastructure projects leading to tourism sites across Negros Occidental. Provincial Tourism Officer Christine Mansinares yesterday provided a list of projects, …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) plans and programs chief of staff, Major General Restituto Padilla, Jr. recently noted modernization of the military is a priority for the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. He revealed P25 billion has been set aside for the military modernization program, which has been on the …