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Aug142026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Pedestrian dies, 2 motorcycle riders injured in Cadiz

A 58-year-old woman died while two motorcycle riders were injured after a motorcycle sideswiped her along the national highway in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday night, Aug. 13.The Cadiz police identified the pedestrian only as “Inday,” a resident of Brgy. Tinampa-an.The road incident happened at around 7:30 p.m., the police said.Police investigation showed that a Bajaj CT 125 motorcycle driven by a 25-year-old man, with a 19-year-old back rider, was traveling from Manapla toward Cadiz City.Upon reaching the area, the motorcycle allegedly sideswiped the woman while she was crossing the road.The driver, back rider and pedestrian fell onto the pavement and sustained injuries on different parts of their bodies.Personnel of the City Disaster Risk Reduction a...

Aug102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

2 drug suspects arrested, P353,600 in suspected shabu seized in Bacolod

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Two suspected street-level drug personalities were arrested while about P353,600 worth of suspected shabu was seized in separate buy-bust operations in Bacolod City early Monday, Aug. 10.The Bacolod City Police Office said the operations conducted by Police Stations 1 and 2 resulted in the confiscation of a combined 52 grams of suspected shabu.The first operation was conducted by Police Station 2, with support from the City Drug Enforcement Unit, at around 1:16 a.m. in Purok Rose, Brgy. 9.Police arrested a 34-year-old man classified as a street-level individual who was not listed by the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council.Authorities recovered about 26 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street drug price of P176,800, along with the buy-bust item and marked money.Ar...

Aug102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Unidentified man found dead with gunshot wounds in Himamaylan

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An unidentified man was found dead with gunshot wounds along the national highway in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9.The Himamaylan police said the body was discovered at around 1:30 p.m. in Purok 11, Sitio Tanate, Brgy. Aguisan.Police said the victim was estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old and had a tattoo bearing the name “PAULO” on the left side of his neck.He was wearing a black sweatshirt, brown shorts, slippers and a brown cap.A witness told police that he and his wife were traveling home from Brgy. Nabalian when they noticed a person lying on the ground.They stopped to check and saw that the man had sustained gunshot wounds to the left side of his neck and chest.The Himamaylan City Rescue Unit brought the victim to the ...

Aug102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

69-year-old farmer dies after stabbing-hacking fight over cigarette in Murcia

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A 69-year-old farmer died while another man was injured after they allegedly stabbed and hacked each other following an argument over a cigarette in Murcia, Negros Occidental, late Sunday night, Aug. 9.The Murcia policeidentified the victim only as “Berto,” a married farmer.Police said the incident happened at around 11:57 p.m. at Hacienda Sta. Angela in Brgy. Abu-abo.Investigation showed that the suspect went to the victim’s store to buy a cigarette but was told that the stock had already run out.The suspect allegedly insisted, leading to a heated altercation between the two.Police said the victim was armed with a bladed weapon while the suspect carried a bolo, and the two subsequently attacked each other.The victim sustained stab wounds on the lower left side his ...

Aug72026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Cadiz cop drowns while trying to rescue companions swept by strong river current

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A police officer died after he was swept away by a strong current while attempting to rescue two companions during a seaborne patrol in Brgy. Luna, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Friday, Aug. 7.Police identified the victim as Police MSgt. Fernando Marfa Jr., 40, a member of the Cadiz Police Station.Lt. Daleen Grace Loreno, deputy chief of the Cadiz police, said Marfa was conducting a seaborne patrol with Bantay Dagat personnel and civilians at around 10:30 a.m. in Sitio Bisang, Brgy. Luna, when water entered their motorized banca.Two of his companions were reportedly swept away while crossing the river and began struggling in the water.Marfa immediately went into the river to help rescue them but was himself overpowered by the strong current and submerged, police said....

Aug32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

11 injured after fireworks malfunction at Kabuganaan Festival

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Eleven people, including a 17-year-old student, sustained minor injuries after aerial fireworks malfunctioned during the Kabuganaan Festival in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on Sunday night, Aug. 2.Kabankalan police chief, Lt. Col. Gary Alan Resuma, said all the victims received medical treatment and were later discharged from the hospital.The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. at the football field in Brgy. 4 during the festival’s fireworks display.Initial investigation showed that aerial fireworks operated by Peacock Fireworks failed to launch properly and fell into an area where spectators and event personnel were gathered.The device prematurely exploded on the ground, sending shrapnel and debris toward the crowd.The injured included a reservist, city and of...

Aug32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Therapist hacked to death by nephew in Sipalay

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A 50-year-old man was hacked to death allegedly by his nephew inside their home in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, early Monday morning, Aug. 3.Police identified the victim only as “Rex,” a therapist, and the suspect as alias “Orlando,” 37, a farmer.The Sipalay Component City Police Station said the incident happened at around 1:55 a.m. in Purok Balatong, Brgy. Gil Montilla.According to the victim’s father, the victim was seated on a wooden chair when the suspect, who was allegedly under the influence of liquor, entered the house.The suspect reportedly confronted the victim over his belief that the victim had repeatedly physically abused the suspect’s mother.Police said the suspect went outside after the confrontation but returned minutes later carrying a bolo.He a...

Aug32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Man stabbed dead while trying to pacify disturbance

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A 26-year-old man was stabbed dead after he intervened in a disturbance in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on Sunday night, Aug. 2.Police identified the victim only as “Andoy,” a resident of Brgy. Odiong.The suspect, identified as “Danny,” around 20 years old and a resident of La Castellana, remains at large.The Moises Padilla police said the incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. in Sitio Buringot.Initial investigation showed that the suspect arrived near a waiting shed with several companions while allegedly under the influence of liquor.Police said the suspect became unruly and challenged people in the area to a fight.A resident attempted to pacify him but was allegedly punched.The victim then intervened, but the suspect allegedly drew a bladed weapon and s...

Aug32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Man found dead in Moises Padilla river 2 days after being swept away

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A 34-year-old man was found dead in the Binalbagan River in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on Sunday, Aug. 2, two days after he was swept away by strong currents while fishing.Police identified the victim only as “Joe,” a resident of Brgy. Montilla.The Moises Padilla police said the victim and his younger brother went to the river in Brgy. Macagahay at around noon on July 31 to catch fish.While crossing the river, both were reportedly swept away by strong currents caused by flooding.The victim’s brother survived and sustained minor injuries, while the victim was carried downstream and reported missing.A resident reported the recovery of the victim’s body to police at around 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 2.Police said the body was already in an advanced state of decompositio...

Aug32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

LTO-NIR issues show cause order over viral red-light violation

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The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region has issued a show cause order to the operator of a public utility vehicle allegedly caught beating a red traffic light in Bacolod City.LTO-NIR said personnel of its Intelligence and Investigation Unit served the order at the company’s office in Brgy. Mansilingan on Friday, July 31.The administrative action stemmed from a video circulating on social media showing one of the company’s public utility vehicles allegedly passing through an intersection despite a red traffic signal.The agency said the alleged violation placed passengers, motorists and pedestrians at risk.Investigators explained the contents of the show cause order to the operator and directed the company to answer the allegations as part of due process.LTO-N...