Truck driver found with firearm
BY MARY JOY CAVAÑAS
ILOILO – During the execution of a search warrant in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, a firearm was...
Septuagenarian found dead
BY JENNY ROSE BAYLON
ILOILO – A 72-year-old man, known locally as “Oplok” from Barangay Cari Mayor, Leganes, was discovered dead in an abandoned house...
Bacolod gov’t clarifies exclusion criteria for Central Market stall raffle
BACOLOD City – In response to grievances raised by some market vendors, the city government has outlined the criteria for participating in the raffle...
Negros, Siquijor guvs unite for NIR
BACOLOD City – The governors of Negros Island and Siquijor province are unanimously in favor of reestablishing the Negros Island Region (NIR).
Last week, Gov....
Controversial principal ordered to work from home
ANTIQUE – Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, the principal of Laua-an National High School (NHS) in Laua-an, Antique will be on a work-from-home setup.
Laua-an’s Mayor...
Body cams for police ops only — PRO-6
BY RHENJIE MARIE CALANTAS
ILOILO – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) reminded its personnel about the correct use of body cameras, particularly during the...
Councilor in police recruitment controversy says he’s a victim, too
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA
BACOLOD City – The town councilor, entangled in an alleged police recruitment scam, claims he too was deceived.
La Castellana, Negros...
Cops net P6.5-M ‘shabu’ in Iloilo City
BY RHENJIE MARIE CALANTAS, RUBY P. SILUBRICO, MARY JOY CAVAÑAS & JENNY ROSE BAYLON
ILOILO City – An estimated P6.5 million worth of shabu was seized...
NegOcc transport groups await P2 fare hike approval
BACOLOD City – Transport groups in Negros Occidental are hoping the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will soon release the new fare...
Antique school principal urged to step down
ANTIQUE – Students, parents and teachers of Laua-an National High School (NHS) in this province are appealing for a new school principal who does...