COA to approve Capitol-Ayala deal today
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. expects the approval of the Commission on Audit (COA) of the contract between the Provincial Government and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) for the sale and purchase of the 7.7-hectare Capitol property in an en banc session today, Tuesday.
Marañon said...
NPA confirms death of 2 rebels
THE spokesman of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Central Negros confirmed that the two suspected NPA rebels who were killed in an encounter with government forces last week were indeed their comrades.
Ka JB Regalado, spokesperson of the Leonardo Panaligan Command in Central Negros in a...
20 injured in road mishap
ABOUT 20 students were reported injured after their service bus fell into a ravine along the mountain highway in Sitio Talos, Barangay Igmayaan, Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) last Saturday morning.
According to Police Officer 3 Edgardo Corteza of the DSB police, the victims are students of...
Police chiefs told: Maintain impartiality
POLICE forces in the six localities in the 5th district of Negros Occidental were told not to entertain election-related complaints, Police Provincial Office Director Sr. Supt. Allan Guisihan said.
Guisihan said all police chiefs in the 5th district were instructed not to act on their...
Guv releases P6.8M for various projects
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. released Friday P6.8 million for various projects in different towns and cities in the province.
The projects include concrete paving of road from Barangay Buenavista proper to Bonista Beach Resort worth P2 million, Barangay Day Celebration...
Guv maintains anti-gambling stand
NEGROS Occidental governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. maintained his stand against illegal gambling in the province.
Marañon issued the statement after reports surfaced that illegal gambling, especially jai alai, continues to proliferate in the province.
NBI agents arrest suspected drug dealer
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Bacolod raided and arrested a suspected drug dealer at his house in the outskirt of the city on Friday.
The suspect is believed to be a member of a syndicate behind the illegal drugs operation in Bacolod City.
NBI–Bacolod chief lawyer...
Congressional bets told: Deal on issues, not personalities
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. reminded the two contending parties in the fifth district special polls to maintain a high level of campaign and to deal with issues and not on personalities.
The 15-day campaign period started Thursday and will end on midnight of May 31....
Magnitude 4.1 tremor felt in south Negros
A MAGNITUDE 4.1 tremor was felt around 1:29 p.m. Thursday in Hinobaan and other parts of Southern Negros.
Adonis Belnas of the Provincial Disaster Management Program under the Office of the Governor confirmed that the tremor was also felt at Magnitude 3 in Sipalay City.
Army monitors presence of rebels from Luzon in Negros
NEW People’s Army cadres from Luzon were recently monitored in Negros Occidental supposedly to augment the dwindling number of members of the rebel group’s units.
Major General Jose Mabanta, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, said there is a continuing...
Raps vs power coop officials dismissed
THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) dismissed the case against Central Negros electric cooperative (Ceneco) officials.
The case for gross misconduct, conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the cooperative, non-compliance with the NEA issuances, removal and...
Capitol seeks Carp exemption for Negros First Ranch
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. said the Provincial Government will take legal remedies and seek for an exemption from the coverage of the Agrarian Reform Program the 159-hectares Negros First Ranch in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Murcia.
Marañon cited that there is a ruling by the...
Guv 101% sure of Mirasol victory
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. predicted a 101 percent victory for United Negros Alliance’s (UNA) candidate Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro ‘Bebot’ Mirasol in the special elections for representative of the 5th District.
“Mirasol will be ahead by more than 5,000 votes over his...
Drivers reduce fares by P0.50
DRIVERS in the province have complied with the order from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for the 50 centavos fare reduction for all transport vehicles effective Tuesday.
Nilo Frias of the United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC) said that...
Mirasol, Yulo to file COCs
BINALBAGAN Mayor Alejandro 'Bebot' Mirasol and Board Member Emilio 'Dino' Yulo III are set to file their Certificate of Candidacy (COC) today, Wednesday.
Today is also the last day of the three-day period for the filing of the COC set by Commission on Election (Comelec) for the special...
Soldiers reminded to uphold human rights
SOLDIERS should always uphold human rights – this reminder came from Major General Jose Mabanta, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army.
“We will not tolerate human rights abuses,” Mabanta said. Mabanta issued this statement amid continuing allegations of...
Peace pact eyed among bets in 5th district special polls
COLONEL Oscar Lactao, commander of the 30rd Brigade of the Philippine Army, said they are eying a peace covenant to be forged by the candidates for the special elections in the province’s 5th district.
Lactao said the covenant is important to make sure of a peaceful, orderly and honest...
Survey result elates board member
BOARD Member Emilio “Dino” Yulo, one of the aspirants in the congressional race in the 5th District special election, said he felt elated on the reported survey result that showed him leading over his would-be opponents.
"I don't commission any group to conduct a survey. If there is such...
Candidacy filing for 5th district special polls starts today
THE filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the special elections in the 5th District starts today, May 14, until midnight of Wednesday, May 16.
Provincial Commission on Elections (Comelec) supervisor lawyer Jessie Suarez said they will accept the COCs during regular office hours...
Doc stabbed dead
TWO suspected ‘call boys’ stabbed a prominent physician at his residence at DC 3, Regent Pearl Subdivision, Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City on Thursday.
Dr. Andres Gumban, 62, a specialist in pulmonary diseases, died on the spot from multiple stab wounds all over his body.
No reshuffling of poll body officers in 5th district
THERE will be no reshuffling of the Commission on Election (Comelec) officers in the 5th District in line with the coming June 2 special elections, a top official said.
Provincial Comelec Supervisor lawyer Jessie Suarez said there is no need for the reshuffling, considering that the...
Study for hydro project awaits service contract
THE feasibility study for the 40 megawatts (MW) Bago River Hydro Power Plant will start as soon as the Department of Energy (DOE) issues the service contract to Alto Power Corporation, a provincial legal officer said.
Lawyer Jose Maria Valencia, Provincial Legal officer and Chief of...
6 5th district villages tagged as ‘NPA-influenced’
AT least six barangays in the area of the 5th district where a special election is slated on June 2 were classified as “New People’s Army (NPA)-influenced” but there is no area considered as an election hotspot.
This was revealed during the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Philippine...
Comelec sees dismissal of TRO vs 5th district special polls
NEGROS Occidental Commission on Elections (Comelec) supervisor lawyer Jessie Suarez expressed optimism that the Supreme Court (SC) will rule against the petition for a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by lawyer Romulo Macalintal on the slated special elections in the 5th district.
...Task Force reviews cases as clue in judge’s slay
TASK Force Arles created to investigate the ambush-slay of Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Henry Arles is scrutinizing the cases handled by the slain member of the judiciary in search for clues that would lead to the identities of his assailants.
Negros Occidental Police...
