By Paulo Loreto Lim The Base Bahay Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK), recently turned over 50 homes in Barangay Cabug, Bacolod City, part of the organization’s continuing effort to provide disaster-resilient housing. “As we continue to grow as a nonprofit foundation, we are also proud to say that we continue to rebuild …
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Dismissal is response for supporting an investigation into the Ombudsman –Degamo
By Paulo Loreto Lim After being declared dismissed from office by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales earlier this week, Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo believes her actions are a response to him earlier voicing support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to investigate the Office of the Ombudsman. The governor also pointed out, earlier this year, he …
Four arrested after eluding police checkpoint in Kabankalan City
By Neska Centina Four men were arrested after running from a police checkpoint at Sitio Buri in Barangay 4, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Thursday evening. Kabankalan City police said, while conducting a checkpoint, they spotted a male operating a motorcycle with three unidentified passengers. Upon approaching the checkpoint, the driver of the motorcycle immediately turned and avoided …
Retired police chief, driver wounded in Cauayan shooting
By Neska Centina A retired police chief and his driver were wounded in a shooting at the Bulata Pier Complex in Barangay Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Thursday night. The victims were identified as Rey Mendoza and retired Dinagat Island Provincial Police Office director, Police Senior Superintendent Inocentes Capuno. Following an initial investigation, Mendoza and Capuno exited their …
Isabela to hold ‘switch-on’ ceremony today to ring in the holiday season
Gift-giving event for municipal employees scheduled later this month By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday said the municipal government will hold a “switch-on” ceremony today to ring in the holiday season. He said the trees surrounding the town plaza will be lit up. The mayor went on to call the ceremony …
Maasin Mayor wants local police reinstated
By Paulo Loreto Lim As a result of the New People’s Army (NPA) attack on the Maasin Municipal Police Station back in June of this year, 23 police officers were relieved from their posts. Recently, Maasin Mariano Malones, Sr. has called for their reinstatement, claiming they would be an asset in identifying NPA rebels in …
Eight nabbed on illegal gambling in Villamonte
By Neska Centina Eight individuals were arrested on suspicions of illegal gambling in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, Wednesday night. The suspects were identified as Arnel Mondejar, Roy Ubradilla, Ala Matus, Rolly Hofileña, Allan Sibugal, Roque Hofileña, Henry Sibugal, and Melvin Maratas. According to officials from Police Station 4, the eight were caught playing an illegal numbers …
Arrest warrant issued for notorious robbery group leader
By Neska Centina The leader of the notorious Rondoy robbery group was served a warrant of arrest for the crime of frustrated murder at his detention cell, Wednesday afternoon. Alex ‘Rondoy’ Barredo attempted to shoot Police Officer 2 (PO2) Joash Bombat amid a police stakeout, during the suspect’s arrest last October. The warrant was issued by …
NOPPO Director cautions public on individuals posing as law enforcement officers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a man from General Santos City was caught posing as “Police Senior Superintendent Noel Garcia” in San Carlos City earlier this week, NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, yesterday cautioned the public on individuals posing as law enforcement officers. “Do not immediately believe [them],” he warned. “Ask …
Final RDC-6 meeting for 2017 will take place in Talisay City today
The final 2017 meeting for the Regional Development Council-VI (RDC-6) will be held today, December 8, in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. According to National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI Director Ro-Ann Bacal, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, who was supposed to provide an update on the ongoing “Build, Build, Build” project, will …