Marchel P. Espina

A construction worker died after he was hit by a Toyota Wigo in Talisay City Thursday, July 7.*Talisay PNP photoA construction worker was killed after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the Mabini National Highway intersection at Brgy. Zone 1 in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday, July 7.Killed was 55-year-old Roberto Parreño of the barangay.The victim was crossing the highway when he was allegedly bumped by the Toyota Wigo driven by 20-year-old student Anne Javelona of Brgy. Guinhalaran, Silay City.The victim was brought to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in Bacolod City, where he later expired.The driver was held at the Talisay police station.*

A merchandiser was allegedly caught stealing chocolate bars.*Talisay PNP photoA man was caught after he allegedly stole six chocolate bars at Savemore Supermarket in Brgy. Zone 12, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Thursday, July 7.Nabbed was Ronald Moveres, 22, a Savemore Supermarket merchandiser, of Calong-Calong, Zone 4, Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City.Police said the security guard claimed she caught the suspect in the act stealing six pieces of Hershey’s cocoa creations worth P56.50 each, with a total of P339. The items were reportedly recovered from the suspect’s jacket.Moveres allegedly failed to show a store receipt.He was in the custody of the Talisay police.*

The 10-minute encounter resulted in the arrest of Isabelle Necesario, the Army said*A suspected high-ranking female leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was captured in an encounter with  government troopers in Calatrava, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, July 6.The troops of 79th Infantry "Masaligan" Battalion received a tip from residents of armed persons in the area and immediately responded.The 10-minute encounter resulted in  the arrest of Isabelle Necesario, alias Maoline/Nads/Diane/Idel. She was said to be the deputy secretary of North Negros Front (NNF).Recovered from the encounter site were two rifle grenades, two .38  caliber revolvers with seven live ammunition, a .45 caliber pistol with five live ammunition, five flash drives, eight cellphones, th...

The NPA belongings recovered from the scene of the encounter*Four suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) died in a clash with the state troopers at  Sitio Amelis, Brgy. Santol, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, July 6.The Army said  residents tipped them off regarding the presence of the armed rebels in the area. The group were said to be involved in the ambush of the police in Binalbagan early this year.Troops of the  94th Infantry Battalion responded to the tip that resulted to a three-minute firefight with the rebels belonging to the Central Negros 2 (CN 2) Front.Three males and  one female were killed, the Army said.Recovered from the encounter site were war materials including an M-16 rifle with M203 grenade launcher, a M-16 ...

The body of Negrense boxer Robert “Toto” Landero was recovered in Tabla River, Ilog.*Photo from Boxing Bida Best FB pageThe body of a Negrense boxer was recovered in Tabla River between barangays Balicotoc and Magballo in Ilog, Negros Occidental,  Wednesday, July 6.The boxer was identified as Robert “Toto” Landero, 26, of Barangay Canlamay.He tried to cross the river on July 4 amid the heavy rains.His family and the barangay launched a search and rescue operation after he drowned due to the strong current.He was found two days later.*

Jonel Sombo allegedly stabbed his uncle following a heated altercation.*Hinigaran PNP photoA man was stabbed to death by his nephew at Barangay Baga-as, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, July 5, the police reported.The fatality was identified as Gregorio Gumaw who died at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in Bacolod City  on  Wednesday, July 6.The victim allegedly scolded the suspect identified as 30-year-old Jonel Sombo due to his unruly behavior while they were having a drinking session. He then sent him home, police said.However, the suspect, armed with a bolo, returned and had a heated altercation with his uncle, who was then hacked multiple times.The suspect, who is now in police custody, will face charges.*

The suspected high-value target who was arrested in a drug bust at Brgy. Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City on Tuesday, July 5.*PNP photoA suspected high-value target was arrested in a police drug bust operation at Magsaysay Road, Brgy. Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City Tuesday, July 5.The suspect was identified as Christine Dacumos, 36, of 27th St., Calamba, Sigay, Brgy. 2.Recovered from her possession were  415 grams of suspected shabu worth P2,822,000, the P1,000 marked money, and the P219,000 boodle money.Police Lt. Col. Arnel Solis, Police Regional Office-6 spokesperson, said that police monitored the suspect after receiving information that she was allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade.The suspect, who is in police custody, is facing drug charges.*

The closed circuit television showed the bus hitting the passengers at the terminal.*A Ceres Liner passenger bus overshot the gutter at its  terminal in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, July 5, that left four passengers injured.The victims were sitting at the terminal when they were rammed by the wayward bus, which was being parked by the driver.Vallacar Transit Inc., operator of the Ceres bus, in a statement said they were deeply saddened by the accident at the Dumaguete Ceres Terminal and that they sympathize with the injured and their families.The driver has been serving the company for 15 years and has no record of major accidents. Prior to the accident, the  driver was awarded with a “zero accident incentive,” the statement said.“We would like...

The police are still investigating the robbery at the Bank of Commerce in Kabankalan City.*Kabankalan PNP photoUnidentified men robbed a bank in Brgy. 1, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, July 4, but they carted away ammunition instead of cash.The suspects entered the Bank of Commerce through its stockroom on the second floor by detaching the plywood covering an empty aircon casement, the police reported.Stolen were live ammunition for the 12-gauge shotguns of the bank’s three security guards.There was no security guard on duty at night, the police said.The police are still investigating the incident.*

The farmer who was gunned down while on his way home at Barangay Agboy, Candoni, on Monday, July 4.*Candoni PNP photoA farmer was shot to death at Sitio Bali, Barangay Agboy, Candoni, Negros Occidental, Monday, July 4.The fatality was identified as 53-year-old Angelito Chavez, who was walking  home from a farm when he was attacked by an unidentified man.The suspect, who was wearing a gray jacket, shot the victim multiple times, and fled.Chavez was brought to the Candoni Rural Health Unit where he was declared dead on arrival.The police are still investigating the case, as the motive for the killing has yet to be determined.*