By Neska Centina A man was wounded after being stabbed Thursday night while drinking at the Bago City Public Market, located in Barangay Poblacion, Bago City, Negros Occidental. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Anjun Maturan, who sustained stab wounds on his shoulders and back. According to an initial investigation, Maturan and the suspect, identified as …
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Negros Occidental signs ‘sisterhood agreement’ with Pampanga
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda yesterday signed a ‘sisterhood agreement’ between the provinces at the Provincial Capitol, which Marañon called “historical and significant.” “We can learn from them, they can learn from us,” he explained. Marañon said the agreement would help connect Negros …
Provincial Government to provide over 1,000 scholarships at USLS
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently signed a memorandum of agreement with University of St. La Salle (USLS) president and chancellor, Bro. Joaquin Severino Martinez, and Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Schools Division Superintendent for Negros Occidental Gladys Amylines Sales to provide 1,122 scholarships to USLS, as part of …
Cancel permits for Boracay establishments that violate environmental policies –DENR-6
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) Director Jim Sampulna recently recommended the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) and the Malay municipal government rescind permits for Boracay hotels, resorts, and restaurants that violate environmental policies. The DENR Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and the Community Environment Office-Boracay (CENRO-Boracay) issued notices to 12 establishments after it …
Minors suspected of stabbing two men in Mansilingan
By Neska Centina Two men were reportedly stabbed by a group, believed to be comprised of minors, along Murcia Road in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City on Thursday morning. The victims were identified as 21-year-old Rusty Villanueva, who sustained laceration towards the right portion of his head; and a certain Agi de Asis, 26 years old, who …
Man wounded in Punta Taytay stabbing
By Neska Centina A 50-year old man was wounded in a stabbing incident at Purok Makawiwili in Barangay Punta Taytay, Bacolod City, Wednesday evening. The victim was identified as Michel Toledo, who suffered several wounds to his forehead, chest, and bicep; and was brought to the hospital for immediate medical treatment. Reports claim the victim was …
SEC considering extension office in Dumaguete City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering the establishment of an extension office in Dumaguete City, with SEC Director of Enforcement and Investor Protection Department Jose Aquino identifying the city among a list of possible locations for an extension office. Aquino noted, the SEC seeks to partner with …
Malandog River must be protected –DENR-6
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) director Jim Sampulna noted the importance of protecting the Malandog River in Hamtic, Antique as the DENR presented its Malandog River Rehabilitation Plan earlier this week. “We have to protect and conserve the river, not only [for] historic reasons, but because of its scenic view,” he stressed. …
Bacolod City wins awards from RDC-6
Bacolod City won four awards, taking first place in one category, at the 1st Regional Development Council-Region VI (RDC-6) Recognition Ceremony for Competitive LGUs (Local Government Units), which took place earlier this week at the Iloilo Grand Hotel. The city came in first place in resiliency and was named the second more competitive city in …
Man arrested in Brgy. 27 for illegal drugs, firearm possession
By Neska Centina A man was arrested in possession of an illegal firearm and suspected shabu at the corner of Lopez Jaena and Burgos Streets in Barangay 27, Bacolod City. According to Police Officer 3 (PO3) Vi Anthony Lopez, a member of the Bacolod City Mobile Force Company, he noticed the passenger of a tricycle …