Negros Oriental

Policemen at a school in Ayungon, Negros Oriental.*PRO NIR photoThe Philippine National Police is deploying 1,612 personnel across the Negros Island Region to ensure the safety of students and teachers for the opening of classes on Monday, June 8.Officers will be stationed at public and private schools, major thoroughfares, transportation terminals, and pedestrian crossings to maintain order and provide immediate assistance, the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) assured on Saturday.These personnel will staff Police Assistance Desks and conduct foot and mobile patrols in support of Balik Eskwela 2026 activities, it said.The PRO NIR added that teams will assist in traffic management, monitor high-density student areas, and coordinate closely with school au...

Two men listed among the most wanted persons at the regional level were arrested in separate manhunt operations in Negros Oriental on Friday, June 5.The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region said the No. 3 regional most wanted person was arrested in Brgy. Kalamtukan, Bayawan City.Police identified the accused as alias “Ontoy,” 31, single, and a resident of Purok 2, Brgy. Kalamtukan.The Bayawan City Police Station arrested him by virtue of a warrant for rape in relation to Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.Police said no bail was recommended for the case.In San Jose, police also arrested the No. 7 regional most wanted person during an Oplan Tracker operation in Brgy. Tapon Norte.The accus...

The arrest in Pamplona, Negros Oriental,* PRO NIR photoSearch warrant operations conducted by police led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and illegal drugs in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, the Philippine National Police Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) reported Friday, June 5.In Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, joint operatives from the Cadiz City Police Station, Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOcPPO), and the Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU NIR) raided a residence in Hacienda Tagud, Barangay Luna, on Thursday, June 4.The operation, launched by virtue of a search warrant for violations of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old construct...

 A red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) attack on  sugarcane* National Crop Protection Center photoRed-Striped Soft Scale Insects have hit  1,788.93 hectares  of standing sugarcane in Negros and Panay affecting 869 farmers in 172 barangays,  a  Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) report showed  Thursday, June 4.Negros Occidental is the hardest-hit accounting for 1,586.90 hectares,  followed by  Negros Oriental 134.20 hectares,  Iloilo-  45.80 hectares and  Capiz 22.03 hectares.The scale insect saps vital nutrients from the standing canes, threatening to severely stunt crop growth and diminish sugar  yields.In Central and Northern  Negros Occidental,  880.01 hectares are currently affected, disrupting 324 far...

Police in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, seized nearly PHP7 million worth of suspected shabu on May 16.*NORPPO photoPolice in Negros Oriental seized approximately PHP8.4 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested 65 suspected drug personalities during enhanced anti-illegal drug operations in May, a police official said Wednesday, June 3.Capt. Stephen Jaynard Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), said the accomplishments resulted from relentless operations ordered by police director Col. Timmar Alam."The biggest of the drug haul is the incident in Zamboanguita town, where the suspect is a 'repeat offender,' previously serving a jail term before he was released due to some technicalities," Polinar said.NOrPPO records showed that ...

A high-value individual and a street-level suspect  were arrested in a joint buy-bust operation in Lazi, Siquijor, on Monday, June 1.The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region said the operation was conducted in Brgy. Simacolong by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Siquijor and Lazi Municipal Police Station.The suspects were identified as alias “Ric,” 46, a fisherman and resident of Brgy. Simacolong, and alias “Ar,” 23, jobless and resident of Brgy. Catamboan, Lazi.Authorities seized about five grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P34,000.Also recovered during the operation were a belt bag, weighing scale, cellular phone, scissors, improvised tooter, Click motorcycle, and P1,000 buy-bust money.Police said the suspects are now ...

A 76-year-old man died after his house was razed by fire in Valencia, Negros Oriental, early Tuesday morning, June 2.The Bureau of Fire Protection-Valencia identified the fatality as Primitivo Abellon, single, and a resident of Purok 7, Brgy. Jawa.The fire reportedly broke out at around 5 a.m.BFP-Valencia said responders discovered the remains of Abellon inside the house that was engulfed by fire.Reports also said that the victim lived alone, was active in the community, and had no known health problem.BFP-Valencia also reported that four motorcycles were burned in the fire.Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire and have yet to release the estimated cost of damage.*

Jealousy is being eyed as the motive in the fatal stabbing of a man by his brother-in-law in Valencia, Negros Oriental, on Sunday noon, May 31.The victim was identified as Wellington Fabillar, who was declared dead after the incident in Brgy. East Balabag.Police identified the suspect as Candido But-ay, 45, a resident of Brgy. Lunga, Valencia.The  suspect told the police his anger started after his wife allegedly went with the victim to Tayasan without his knowledge.He also claimed that his jealousy worsened after his wife allegedly left him for about a month and stayed at the victim’s hut.The suspect is now detained at the Valencia Police Station while the police said appropriate charges are being prepared against him.*

Travelers using fast craft between Sibulan, Negros Oriental and Liloan, Santander in Cebu have begun enjoying a PHP30 fare assistance from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).Ronaldo Bandalaria, MARINA director for Central Visayas, said on Tuesday, June 2, that this aligns with the Lakbay Alalay ng Gobyerno initiative, which aims to reduce travel expenses for specific seafarers."The government has disbursed PHP200 billion for this nationwide initiative that subsidizes a portion of the fare for passengers traveling on eligible shipping lines that fulfill the requirements," Bandalaria said.“This applies solely to passenger vessels with a travel duration of under two hours and that do not transport any freight, unlike the larger roll-on, roll-off vessels,” he added.In Neg...

A high-value drug suspect was arrested and over ₱680,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs were seized by law enforcement during a buy-bust operation in Dumaguete City at about 12:49 a.m. Monday,  June 1.Dumaguete City Police Station and  Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office operatives  apprehended the suspect, identified only as alias “Jun-Jun,” in Purok Star Apple 1, Barangay Cadawinonan.The suspect is a   resident of Purok Yellow Tops Zone 3, Barangay Candau-ay, Dumaguete City,  was targeted after police received verified information regarding his illicit activities.The arrest stemmed from a tip provided by a confidential informant regarding the suspect's alleged illegal drug trade, the police said.During the operation, authorities recovered a...