BACOLOD CITY – A 29-year-old notorious robber and suspected gun-for-hire was arrested by police for allegedly deceiving and robbing a male chatmate in Barangay Banago here on Wednesday, March 18. Police identified the suspect as Pocholo. Police Capt. Rosalino Pugoy Jr., commander of Police...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya here lauded the appointment of Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Wednesday. "This milestone is a testament to your commitment to public service and Bacolod City is proud to see your leadership recognized on the national...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office sees a possible rise in crimes against properties due to continuing increase in fuel prices. During a press briefing on Wednesday, March 18, Police Capt. Dax Santillan, Bacolod police spokesperson, said authorities have already conducted scenario...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city has not monitored hoarding of fuel supply that could lead to unjustified increase in prices since the start of the local government unit-led inspections last week. “No hoarding has been recorded as of today,” Secretary to the Mayor Marty Go said on...
BACOLOD CITY – A abandoned newborn boy was found in Barangay Cabug here on Saturday night, March 14. Police Staff Sgt. Charmie Jimenez, investigator of the Women and Children’s Protection Desk of the Police Station 9, said that a resident heard a baby cry past 10 p.m. at the back of his house....
BACOLOD CITY – A 55-year-old former barangay tanod was allegedly gunned down by two brothers on Hilado St., Purok Bagong Hilway, Barangay 22 here on Friday night, March 13. Police Capt. Efren Legada, head of Police Station 1, said the victim was having a drinking session in front of a sari-sari...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental officially launched the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival on Friday, March 13, a month before its formal kick-off on April 13. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson led the launching of the festival with the theme “30 Years of Bringing Negrenses...
BACOLOD CITY – The Land Transportation Office- Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) is investigating a viral video showing a modern jeepney that allegedly failed to give way to an approaching ambulance here. The agency has issued a show-cause order to the jeepney operator. A separate order will be...
BACOLOD CITY – Classes at Saint John’s Institute-Hua Ming here was suspended on Thursday, March 12, following a mass shooting threat that prompted the school to send students home. Police Major Eugene Tolentino, head of Police Station 2, said that a social media post circulated on Thursday...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city will form a monitoring team to oversee all gas stations as fuel prices continue to rise due to the overseas conflict. This was discussed during an alignment meeting led by City Administrator Mark Mayo attended by Mayor Greg Gasataya at the Bacolod City...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is heightening its alert on the possible increase in crimes against property as a result of rising fuel prices. “We are crafting action plans in case of domino effect. Looting, theft, and robbery cases might increase. The Philippine National...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government will implement a four-day work week starting March 16 to conserve energy amid the global oil crisis. Mayor Greg Gasataya signed on Tuesday, March 10, an executive order to enforce flexi-work in compliance with the memorandum issued by President Ferdinand R....
