Tapaz’s No. 3 most wanted person falls

ROXAS City – He was listed as the No. 3 most wanted person in the municipal police station of Tapaz, Capiz. The 49-year-old Jose Subong...

Antique forms dengue task force

SAN JOSE, Antique – The provincial government here has created a task force that will focus on curbing cases of dengue and other vector-borne diseases. Dr. Leoncio Abiera, Jr....
The National Food Authority (NFA) is extending its distribution of government rice in markets around Negros Occidental until October this year. ABS-CBN NEWS

NFA extends sale of cheap rice in NegOcc

BACOLOD City – The National Food Authority (NFA) will continue to distribute government rice in markets around Negros Occidental until October this year. NFA provincial manager Frisco Canoy said the current...
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conduct an inventory of the suspected shabu seized from couple Randy and Duckin Hamantoc. PDEA-6

Couple nabbed in Bacolod drug bust

BACOLOD City –A couple tagged as “high-value” drug targets were arrested in a sting operation in Barangay Bata here.  The suspects identified as Randy and Duckin Hamantoc were cornered...

Antique PWDs told to enroll PhilHealth membership

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Philippine Health (PhilHealth) Insurance Corporation called on persons with disabilities (PWDs) in this province to enroll their memberships with the Department of...
The Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) contingent of Bacolod City Police Office responds to a simulated protest scenario during the 2nd Regional CDM Competition held at the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office grounds in Bacolod City on Sept. 3. The competition, held in three phases, tested the operational readiness of the CDM units. PNA/PN

Bacolod, NegOcc cops showcase anti-riot skills

BACOLOD City – The Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) contingents of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Nocppo) showcased their anti-riot response skills during...
Rice farmers in four towns of Antique reported production losses worth around P4.49 million due to the monsoon rains that the Tropical Storm Jenny enhanced on Aug. 27 to 28.

‘Jenny’ leaves P4.5-million damage to Antique crops

SAN JOSE, Antique – Rice farmers in four municipalities in the province incurred production losses worth around P4.49 million due to the monsoon rains that the Tropical...
Negros Occidental is partnering with 10 local government units to boost the local animal genetic improvement program. A total of four centers are expected to open this year, says Dr. Renante Decena, head of the Provincial Veterinary Office. REUTERS

Negros Occ. expands hog-raising ventures

BACOLOD City – The provincial government of Negros Occidental is partnering with 10 local government units (LGUs) to boost the local animal genetic improvement program. Dr. Renante Decena,...
National Police Commission regional director Joseph Celis says implementing a unified approach will effectively prevent crime in Western Visayas. AKSYON RADYO BACOLOD

‘Unified approach’ pushed to deter crimes in WV

BACOLOD City – National Police Commission (Napolcom) regional director Joseph Celis is pushing for continued concentrated effort among various sectors to deter criminalities in Western Visayas....

‘Human trafficker’ nabbed in Boracay

BORACAY – Police arrested a suspected human trafficker in this world-famous island. The 27-year-old Kevin Martin was caught on the strength of an arrest warrant in...