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Mar202023 by Ferdinand PatinioNo Comments

BOC seizes P86M in ‘smuggled’ sugar

The seized smuggled sugar*BOC photoThe Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Subic recently apprehended 30 20-footer containers of misdeclared sugar from Hong Kong with an estimated value of P86 million.In a statement on Monday, March 20, the bureau said Port of Subic District Collector Maritess Martin issued Pre-Lodgment Control Orders after receiving derogatory reports from the BOC Intelligence Group (IG) and Enforcement Group (EG), against the containers declared to contain slipper outsoles and styrene butadiene rubber but suspected to carry refined sugar.The BOC officers conducted a non-intrusive examination and 100 percent physical examination, which yielded 15,648 bags/sacks of refined sugar on March 15.The assigned examiner recommended the issuance of a warrant of seizure ...

Mar202023 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Luv: Sagay’s golden girl

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Julie Uychiat with her husband, James Guschl (right), and Mayor Narciso Javelosa Jr. on her return to Sagay City.*She ran on ice, cobbled roads, asphalt pavements, and other types of roads you can imagine for seven days on seven continents. Despite discovering her passion for running just a few years back, she managed to endure these challenges and emerged as a winner. And she will be 50 years old next month.This was the journey of Sagaynon Julie Via “Luv” Uychiat, a marathoner turned world champion. She came home to Sagay on March 10 and was welcomed by the warmth and a roller-coaster of emotions coming from her family, friends, relatives, and fans that indicated how proud they were of her.“I am now 49, turning 50 next month, who would expect that I would achieve this?” Julie ...

Mar202023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Police nab 2 persons, seize P2M in shabu

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Two high value drug individuals were arrested and more than P2 million in suspected shabu was seized in Prk San Roque 1, Brgy. Handumanan, Bacolod City, 2:51 a.m., Saturday, March 18.Nabbed were Maria Elirica Celis, alias Caca, 39, and Carlo Purillo, alias Balut, 36, of Prk San Roque 1, the police reported.Seized from them were 300 grams of suspected shabu valued P2,040,000, the police said.*

Mar202023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Abalos: ‘Direct participant’ in Degamo slay surrenders

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Justice Secretary Justice Jesus Crispin Remulla and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos at a press conference of Task Force Degamo today, March 20.*DILG photoA suspect believed to have critical information and is one of the main players in the murder of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has surrendered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and is set to be turned over to the National Bureau of Investigation.The suspect strengthens the testimonies of other witnesses who earlier surrendered, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said in a press conference of Task Force Degamo on Monday, March 20.“We were told that the suspect has vital and critical information that we hope will pave way for the resolution of this case the soonest ...

Mar202023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Vet student crowned 1st Sidlak Queen winner

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Kadalag-an Queen and Victorias City’s first-ever Sidlak Queen, Kyla Rose Romarate (center), with first runner up Mauren Matugas (right), and second runner up Pauline Isabelle Guanzon.* EP Studios photoVeterinary student Kyla Rose Romarate, 21, was crowned the new Kadalag-an Queen and Victorias City’s first-ever Sidlak Queen during the star-studded grand coronation night at the City Sports and Amusement Center on Saturday, March 18.Romarate from Barangay V, Victorias, is an advocate of tourism, culture, arts, and heritage.She bagged several awards, including Best in Talent, Best in Swimwear, Best in Evening Gown, Miss Photogenic, Sidlak Queen of Talk, Sidlak Designer Award, Darling of the Crowd, Ms. Northland Resort-Hotel Award, Ms. Global Strategic, and Ms. EGY Aesthetic and Me...

Mar202023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Interpol help vs. Degamo slay suspects, expulsion of Teves from House sought

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The Marcos administration will ask the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to issue a Blue Notice against the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, a Justice official said Saturday, March 18.“We have taken concrete steps for the release of an international lookout bulletin,” Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Mico Clavano said in a Presidential Communications Office press release.The color-coded notices, according to the INTERPOL website, are international requests for cooperation or alerts allowing police in member countries to share critical crime-related information and are issued by the General Secretariat at the request of a member country, the press release said.A Blue Notice is for the collection of “additional information a...

Mar192023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Two students drown, 2 killed

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Two 10-year-old students drowned and two adults were killed in separate incidents in Negros Occidental on Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19.The 10-year-old male and female students drowned in a river at Sitio Nandong, Barangay Orong, Kabankalan City, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the police said.Claville Brillas, officer-in-charge of Balisong Elementary School, reported to the police that the victims had attended a school family day gathering at the Orong covered court with some parents and students.After the activity ended, some of the parents and students went home on a rented cargo truck. The two victims and three companions asked to get off near the river, and she only found out later that they had gone swimming and drowned, Brillas said.Meanwhile, Raymund Perocho, 46, was fo...

Mar192023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

2 Ceneco directors re-elected

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Fr. Ernie Larida takes his oath was re-elected director for District IV – Bacolod East.*Two Central Negros Electric Cooperative directors were re-elected Saturday, March 18.Fr. Ernie Larida was re-elected director for District IV – Bacolod East, CENECO announced.District IV includes barangays Villamonte, Montevista, Alangilan, Granada, Estefania, Vista Alegre, Mansilingan, and Abkasa in Bacolod City.Noel Alarcon was also declared winner in District VIII, which covers Talisay City.*

Mar192023 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Vet: 500 pig blood samples in San Carlos negative for ASF

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Negros Occidental remains ASF-free.*Richard Malihan photoFive hundred pig blood samples collected from different hog raisers in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, tested negative for African Swine Fever (ASF), Dr. Jeff Reonal, Veterinary Services Division Chief, said.There are no recorded ASF cases in San Carlos City, he stressed.San Carlos City, through its Sangguniang Panlungsod, is pushing for the passage of an ordinance that will intensify its ASF Disease Control Program and Bantay ASF SA Barangay (BABay ASF).The SP recently held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance that will strengthen and institutionalize LGU engagement for ASF prevention and control; establish an effective ASF monitoring, surveillance, and reporting system; strengthen biosecurity measures at t...

Mar192023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Isabela mayor issues EO on Holy Week guidelines

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Isabela Mayor Irene Montilla.*Mayor Irene Montilla has issued an executive order setting the guidelines for the observance of Holy Week in Isabela, Negros Occidental, from April 3 to 9.The EO states that loud sounds at the Isabela public plaza during Holy Week is strictly prohibited.Total silence shall be observed starting 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, she said.There should also be total silence and no selling of poultry and livestock products and trading of liquor on Good Friday, Montilla added.There will be a veneration of the cross at 3 p.m., which will be followed by procession and "duaw", she said.*