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By Neska Centina A husband hacked his wife inside their home in Barangay Crossing Magallon, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Tuesday afternoon. Police said the suspect, Rogelio Buenafe, struck his wife, Regina Buenafe, in the head, who managed to run and seek assistance. When police arrived, they negotiated with the suspect, who was armed with two cane knives. …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Education Division of Bacolod City (DepEd-Bacolod) yesterday discouraged teachers from holding “lavish” Christmas parties and instead suggested simple and meaningful celebrations. “There is nothing wrong if they want to celebrate with good food and nice clothes, but [DepEd-Bacolod] is not encouraging it,” said DepEd-Bacolod Assistant Schools Division …

By Paulo Loreto Lim As members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepare to re-enter the campaign against illegal drugs, following the recent memorandum put forward by President Rodrigo Duterte, Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Marlon Tayaba, vowed more diligence as the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) prepares for reactivation. “We …

By Neska Centina A man was arrested following a robbery in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, Monday afternoon. The suspect was identified as 28-year-old Benny Boy ‘Borotoy’ Ballador. Police investigation said the victims, Marjhon Perasol and Arnel Torres, were auditing customer receipt when Ballador, armed with a knife, declared hold up and seized P1,000 cash. The suspect was …

By Neska Centina The Pontevedra Municipal Police Station-Bantay Dagat Task Force arrested six crew members of a fishing boat on charges of illegal fishing in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Mondaymorning. The crew members were identified as 48-year-old Danny Ignacio, 27-year-old Jeremiah Morit, 27-year-old Joash Villaram, 35-year-old James Morit, 29-year-old Jobert Morit, and 27-year-old Tony Aliyacyac. Police said …

By Neska Centina Two men were wounded in a shooting and stabbing incident at Barrio Estado in Barangay 10, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Sunday evening. The victims were identified as 34-year-old Ricarte Sabala and 20-year-old Albert Morales. According to an initial investigation by the Victorias City Police Station, Sabala was comforting a friend, identified as 24-year-old Jay …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the decision on extending Martial Law in Mindanao is up to Congress to decide. “I would leave it to them to decide,” he said. “They have the wisdom.” The mayor also asserted congressional representatives act in the best interest of the people. Earlier, House …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The La Carlota City government recently lifted the cease order issued against a Roxol Bioenergy Corporation ethanol plant, which was initially implemented last month following complaints from residents reporting a “foul and obnoxious odor.” Based on a letter forwarded to parent company Roxas Holdings, Inc., the order was lifted following …

Following the October arrest of 65-year-old Arturo Balume, Sr., the leader of the Balume drug group, Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Marlon Tayaba, recently awarded the P100,000 reward to the male informant, who police characterized as “very crucial.” Tayaba noted, the reward money was sourced from the Sara municipal government, under …

By Paulo Loreto Lim F&E Enterprises, Inc. recently donated 10 two-faced reflectorized directional signs, worth P80,000, to the Iloilo City government in an effort to prevent vehicular accidents. According to Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III, “These traffic [signs] will remind those [driving] to slow down, pause, stop, and observe proper traffic signals.” Earlier this …