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Aug32026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

7 drug suspects arrested, nearly P1M worth of suspected shabu seized in Bacolod

Seven suspected drug personalities, including a high-value individual, were arrested while nearly P1 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated in a series of anti-illegal drug operations conducted by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) from July 31 to Aug. 2.The BCPO said the successive buy-bust operations resulted in the arrest of one high-value individual (HVI) and six street-level individuals (SLIs), with authorities recovering about 143.5 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated P972,600.The first operation was conducted at about 3:41 p.m. on July 31 in Purok Candelaria, Brgy. Sum-ag, where operatives of Police Station 9 arrested a 35-year-old street-level drug suspect.Police seized about six grams of suspected shabu worth P40,800 and a .38 caliber revolver load...

Aug22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Armed drug suspect arrested in Dumaguete; gun, suspected shabu seized

Negros Oriental, Police, Top Stories

A suspected drug personality was arrested after police recovered an unlicensed firearm and suspected shabu during the implementation of a search warrant in Dumaguete City on Friday, July 31.The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said operatives of the Dumaguete City police served a search warrant in Purok Gabi, Brgy. Banilad, which led to the arrest of alias "Otay," 36, a resident of the area.Police said the operation stemmed from information provided by a confidential informant alleging that the suspect was looking for buyers of an unlicensed firearm.Based on information gathered, the police secured a search warrant from the court before conducting the operation.Recovered during the search were a Colt .45 caliber pistol with a magazine, a sling bag, one ...

Aug22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Fisherman dies after being hit by lightning off E.B. Magalona coast

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A 48-year-old fisherman died after he was hit by lightning while at sea in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, on Friday afternoon, July 31.The E.B. Magalona police said the incident happened at around 3:35 p.m. off the waters of Purok Banagan, Brgy. Tomongtong.Initial investigation showed that the victim was aboard his motorized banca when lightning suddenly struck him, his wife said.Fellow fishermen immediately rescued the victim and brought him back to shore.Personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection in E.B. Magalona, who responded after receiving a report from a concerned citizen, rushed the victim to the Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City.However, the attending physician declared him dead.*

Aug22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into road sign in Kabankalan

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A 42-year-old construction worker died after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a roadside traffic sign in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday night, Aug. 1.The Kabankalan police said the crash happened at around 8 p.m. along a curved section of the road in Purok Plasanon, Brgy. Salong.Initial investigation showed that a resident living near the area heard a loud crashing sound and went outside with her son to check.They found a motorcycle that had collided with a roadside traffic sign and recognized the driver as a former construction worker who had previously worked for them.The resident immediately sought assistance from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.The victim and his passenger were brought to the Lorenzo D. Zayco Distric...

Aug22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Top 1 provincial high-value drug target, partner arrested in Hinigaran

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The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) arrested the province's top high-value drug target and her live-in partner during a buy-bust operation in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, on Friday, July 31.Police identified the suspects only as "Mari," 40, a resident of Pontevedra and listed as the Top 1 Provincial High Value Individual (HVI), and "Nonoy," 59, of Binalbagan.Authorities said intelligence operatives of the Hinigaran Police Station conducted surveillance after receiving reports that the suspects were allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade.Police said their investigation indicated that "Mari" had been arrested in Bacolod City in 2021 for a drug-related offense and was later released after serving her sentence.Authorities also alleged that the suspe...

Aug22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Bacolod police seize P374K worth of suspected shabu, arrest high-value suspect

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A high-value drug suspect was arrested while more than P374,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated during a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City on Friday, July 31.The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said operatives of Police Station 8 arrested alias "JB," 39, in Purok 4, Magsungay, Brgy. Singcang Airport.Police said the suspect was allegedly engaged in the illegal sale of dangerous drugs in Brgy. Singcang Airport and Brgy. 40, prompting authorities to conduct surveillance and validation before arranging a buy-bust operation through a confidential informant.Authorities recovered one sachet of suspected shabu sold during the operation, seven additional sachets, one knot-tied plastic bag containing suspected shabu, a coin purse, and the marked P500 buy-b...

Aug22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

2 drug suspects arrested, over P303K worth of suspected shabu in Kabankalan, San Carlos

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Police arrested two suspected drug personalities and seized more than P303,000 worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations in Kabankalan City and San Carlos City on Friday, July 31.The larger haul was recorded in Kabankalan City, where operatives of the Police Drug Enforcement Team arrested a 36-year-old unemployed suspect during an operation in Purok Ceresa, Brgy. Oringao, at around 9:18 a.m.Police recovered 14 sachets containing about 25 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P170,000.Also seized were an improvised glass tooter, two improvised plastic straw scoops with suspected shabu residue, a digital weighing scale, a black pouch, buy-bust money, P1,200 in cash, and a loaded .38-caliber Smith and Wesson revolver with five live rounds...

Jul312026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

BJMP-NIR, NFA sign agreement for stable rice supply in Negros jails

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The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region and the National Food Authority Regions VI and VII have signed an agreement to ensure a stable supply of rice for persons deprived of liberty across the region.The memorandum of agreement was signed on Monday, July 27, at the BJMP-NIR Regional Office in Bacolod City.Under the partnership, the agencies will establish a procurement and distribution system for the continuous delivery of quality rice to jail facilities in the Negros Island Region.BJMP-NIR Regional Director Jail Chief Superintendent Brendan Fulgencio said the agreement supports the bureau’s responsibility to provide proper food and custodial care to PDLs.He said a reliable supply of nutritious rice contributes to the health and welfare of people det...

Jul312026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Man arrested for allegedly setting family home on fire in Kabankalan

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A 47-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly set fire to his family’s house following an argument with his wife in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, early Thursday, July 30.Police identified the suspect only as “Ronaldo,” a carpenter and resident of Brgy. Hilamonan.The Kabankalan police said the incident happened at around 12:40 a.m. in Sitio Pasto.Initial investigation showed that the suspect and his 42-year-old wife had a heated argument inside their home.The woman told police that she left the house with their children and sought refuge at their daughter’s nearby residence because she feared for their safety.Their daughter later allegedly saw the suspect, who was reportedly under the influence of liquor, intentionally set the house on fire.The blaze quickl...

Jul312026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

3ID commander promoted to major general

Negros Oriental, Police, Top Stories

The commander of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division has been promoted to major general, earning his second star.Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete conferred the new rank on Maj. Gen. Joey Escanillas during a ceremony at the Philippine Army Officers’ Clubhouse in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday, July 28.Escanillas, a native of Alimodian, Iloilo, was designated as the 36th commander of the 3rd Infantry Division on July 15.Before assuming the post, he served as the division’s assistant commander.He also previously held key leadership positions within the division’s area of responsibility, including assignments with Joint Task Force Cebu and the 302nd Infantry Brigade in Negros Oriental.The 3rd Infantry Division oversees mi...