By Neska Centina A driver and two passengers were killed in a collision involving a jeepney and tricycle along the national highway in Barangay 9, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. The fatalities were identified as 56-year-old Edgar Capinig, the driver of the tricycle; alongside 41-year-old teacher Liezel Garsula and 20-year-old student Roselle Bartolome. Kabankalan …
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Urduja leaves Negros Occidental with P3.2M in damages –Provincial Agriculturist
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) reported P3.2 million worth of crop damage following Tropical Storm Urduja. OPA head Japhet Masculino said rice plantations suffered the most damage, noting P2.85 million in San Carlos City alone. He added, affected farms in San Carlos City were already …
Robber hits Granada home
By Neska Centina A suspected robber broke into a home at the Charito Heights Subdivision in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, yesterday. According to the 45-year-old victim, Lilibeth Aleobilla, the robber forcibly entered their house by destroying the padlock of the kitchen door. The suspect stole two speakers, an electric stove, a tablet, wallets and …
Man nabbed for possession of a deadly weapon in Brgy. 12
By Neska Centina A man was arrested for illegal possession of deadly weapon yesterday in Barangay 12, Bacolod City. The suspect was identified as Alandro Carbona, 20 years old, and a resident of Purok Boulevard in Barangay 16 of the said city. Police said Carbona was spotted wandering along Luzuriaga Street with a bladed …
Governor pushes for increased crop production
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently called for an increase in the production of “high-value crops” in the province, which include bananas, cacao, coffee, ginger, and sweet potatoes. Speaking before the 1st Food Production Heroes Assembly, the governor urged local farmers to diversify or convert their farmlands. A …
Local DOLE recognizes Bacolod City PESO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Labor and Employment-Region VI (DOLE-6) recognized the Bacolod City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for its employment programs and work with job placement by awarding the office a plaque of recognition earlier this week during a ceremony at the Grand Tower Suites in Iloilo City. “This award …
Isabela Town Councilor awarded for lot donation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Negros Occidental awarded Isabela Town Councilor Patrick Miguel Montilla during the Harvest of Excellence 2017 awarding rites, which took place yesterday at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. The local official was recognized for the donation of 9,973 square meters of …
EB Magalona resident nabbed for gun possession
By Neska Centina A man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm at Purok 5 in Barangay Madalag, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, Tuesday night. The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Michael Bilbao, a resident of the said barangay. Police said the suspect reportedly fired a gun in the said area. Bilbao was caught holding one improvised …
DPWH Secretary orders local officials to accelerate work on ongoing projects
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar recently ordered DPWH-Region 6 (DPWH-6) Director Wenceslao Leaño, Jr. to rush the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects in Bacolod City as traffic continues to worsen in the city. He urged the regional director and district engineers to strictly adhere to …
New bridge to be constructed in Isabela
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent approval by the Negros Occidental provincial government to provide P60 million to build a new bridge in Isabela’s Barangay Camangcamang, Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor expressed his appreciation saying the overflow bridge in the area had been damaged for years. Provincial Board Member Alain Gatuslao affirmed he would …