BACOLOD CITY – The police and military arrested a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel wanted for carnapping in Barangay Yao-Yao, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, September 20. Police identified the suspect as Joshua Rabor, alias “Jake,” 25, of Barangay Camalandaan, Cauayan. Rabor is a...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – A 41-year-old man was shot dead and two others, including a barangay chairman, were wounded while on their way home in Barangay San Francisco here on Sunday night, September 17. The Police Regional Office-2 identified the fatality as Marlon Quijano, a resident of...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – More than 2,000 residents in this city have filed Certificates of Candidacy for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 30. Christopher Thiam, city election officer, said 2,447 candidates filed COCs, 135 percent higher than the 1,810 in the last barangay...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Three minors drowned in a fishpond under construction in Barangay Tagaran, this city, on Friday, July 21. The Police Regional Office-2 identified as the victims as cousins Danica May Palma Padua, 8; Angie Palma Padua, 14, and Shaina Callorina Padua, 12, residents of...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Police arrested four minors for allegedly stealing a tricycle in Barangay Cabaruan here on Tuesday night, July 4. Police said in a radio interview that suspects were Child-in-Conflict with the Law between 15- to 18-years-old. Investigation said the suspects flagged...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The cities of Ilagan and Cauayan in the province of Isabela have been declared as the first two drug-cleared cities in the country. This was revealed during the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing (ROCBDC) deliberation chaired by Philippine Drug...
BACOLOD CITY – A 37-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his brother during a drinking session in Barangay Tiling, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Saturday, June 24. Police identified the victim as Orly Estrabela, 37, of Barangay Tiling. Investigation said the victim and the suspect,...
BACOLOD CITY – A 13-year-old boy was fatally struck by a pickup truck in Sitio Mabua, Purok 11, Barangay Poblacion, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Sunday, May 28. Police withheld the name of the minor victim. Investigation said the vehicle was traveling from Kabankalan City to Barangay...
BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) fighter was killed in a clash with government forces in Sitio Bajay, Barangay Caliling, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Sunday, May 21. The Army has yet to identify the slain rebel. SOME of the war materiels recovered in Barangay Caliling, Cauayan, Negros...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – A beautician and his companion were gunned down in Barangay District 2 here on Good Friday. Police identified the victims as Lawrence Lagamia, 47, a beautician and resident of Brethan Subdivision, Cauayan City, and his companion, Angelica Pe Benito, 27, a resident of...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – At least 17 persons were injured in a collision involving three vehicles in Barangay Cabugao, Echague, Isabela on Black Saturday. Police Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Gaoiran, duty investigator of the Echague police station, said the accident happened at 3:20 p.m. Gaoiran...
CAMP Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – A 45-year-old fighting cock breeder was arrested for illegal possession of firearms in Barangay San Isidro, Cauayan, Isabela. Police identified the suspect as Ryan Piamonte. Piamonte was arrested following the implementation of a search warrant...