BACOLOD CITY – Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has urged the Philippine National Police to thoroughly probe the brutal killing of his driver in Sitio Bunsod, Barangay Obat, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental on Monday, Nov. 28. TEVES (FB) In a video posted on Facebook, Teves confirmed that...
Anti-narcotics authorities dismantled a drug den on Wednesday, Nov. 30, following the arrest of three drug suspects in a buy-bust operation in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 41-year old Danny Tanilon was arrested at around 11:30 a.m., together...
By TARA YAP * GLAZYL MASCULINO ILOILO CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) leader was killed in a clash with government troops in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental province on Monday, Nov. 21. AUTHORITIES carry a body bag containing the cadaver of a New People’s Army (NPA) leader killed in a clash...
BACOLOD CITY -- A drug detainee surrendered to the authorities in Zamboanga del Norte on Saturday, Nov. 19, three days after he escaped from the custodial facility of Bacong Municipal Police Station in Negros Oriental on Wednesday. Lt. Col. Marcial Yanguas, officer-in-charge of Negros Oriental...
BACOLOD CITY – A drug detainee escaped from the custodial facility of Bacong Municipal Police Station on Wednesday, Nov. 16. John Mike Olitres alias ‘Tata Vendetta’ is now the subject of massive manhunt operation by the Negros Oriental police. In a video on Facebook, Maj. Fortunato...
BACOLOD CITY -- Twenty-four members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Ayungon, Negros Oriental on Saturday, Nov. 12. At least 24 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrender to the Army 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in...
BACOLOD CITY – A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was arrested in Sitio Mabato, Barangay Talaon, La Libertad, Negros Oriental on Sunday, Nov. 6. The Army identified the communist guerrilla as Tony ‘’Tonyo’’ Elod, a member of the Yunit Militia of Central Negros 1, Komiteng Rehiyon Cebu,...
This year’s Dive7 Festival puts the spotlight on the underwater scene of Zamboanguita and Dauin When we talk about the beauty of the Philippines, distinct tourist spots come to mind. There’s the picturesque Mayon Volcano, the old-world charm of Intramuros, and, of course, the crystal beaches of...
Adventure is out there! While Negros Oriental is fast becoming one of the top diving destinations in the world, the province located in Central Visayas still has more to offer on land. If you’re visiting Negros Oriental soon and you’re itching for a great outdoor adventure, these five...
Dive7 Festival ends with a breathtaking showcase of Negros Oriental’s marine life Being an archipelagic nation, the Philippines is blessed to have such beautiful islands, each offering something new for Filipinos and foreigners to set their eyes on. These wonders don’t stop at idyllic mountain...
BACOLOD CITY – A 35-year-old suspected drug pusher was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Ogahong, Barangay Palinpinon, Valencia, Negros Oriental Friday, August 5. Police identified the suspect as Don Emilio Cariño, 35, of Barangay Batinguel, Dumaguete City. Cariño was listed in...
MATERIALS recovered in Barangay Budlasan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental following a clash between the NPA and the 62nd IB that resulted in the death of three communist guerrillas Tuesday, July 26. (Photo courtesy of the 3rd ID) BACOLOD CITY – The Army 303rd Infantry Brigade maintained Thursday,...
