BACOLOD CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) is investigating a suspected case of seafood poisoning that affected six family members in Barangay Singcang-Airport here. A report from the CHO said the family collected seashells and cooked them for lunch on March 20. Hours later, the 44-year-old...
BACOLOD CITY – A 30-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her 39-year-old live-in partner during a confrontation in their house in Barangay Tangub here on Sunday, March 22. Police Capt. Sherwin Galupar, head of Police Station 8, said the suspect, a band member, allegedly attacked the...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city is working closely with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to facilitate the repatriation of 16 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East. City Administrator Mark Mayo, in a media interview, Monday, March 23, said the affected workers are...
BACOLOD CITY – The transport strike staged by a group of operators and drivers here on Monday was peaceful and prompted a dialogue with Mayor Greg Gasataya who pledged to address their immediate concerns. “No untoward incidents were recorded, reflecting the orderly and peaceful conduct of the...
BACOLOD CITY – Twelve persons were injured in a collision between a pickup truck and passenger jeepney in Barangay 9 here on Sunday, March 22. Investigation said that the pickup truck driven by a woman hit the rear right side of the jeepney with 11 passengers and a driver and turned on its side....
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region is ready to secure the transport strike in this highly urbanized city on Monday, March 23. “We are fully prepared to ensure the safety of the public and the orderly conduct of the activity,” said Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas...
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...
