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The crowd at the “Risa Na” movement launch in Bacolod City on Sunday.*Ronnie Baldonado photoA crowd of about 3,000 Negrenses officially launched the “Risa Na” movement on Sunday, June 28, kicking off a campaign for Senator Risa Hontiveros  for president in 2028.The multi-sectoral group gathered at the Gonzaga Gym in Taculing, Bacolod City, to show their collective commitment to Hontiveros' presidential bid and highlight the "aspirations of grassroots sectors for responsive, inclusive, and accountable leadership", the organizers said.Organizers estimated the crowd that packed the gym at 2,500 to 3,000.Former Magdalo Party-list Rep. Gary Alejano said his group is throwing its full support behind Hontiveros because it is important to elect a leader who leaves no one b...

Bacolod  City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU)  policemen arrested a female "High-Value Individual" and seized approximately 105 grams of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, at about 3:43 a.m.  Sunday, June 28. The confiscated illegal drugs were estimated to cost  P714,000.00.Police identified the arrested suspect by her alias, “Ren,” a 29-year-old, single, and unemployed resident of Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2.The  CDEU conducted monitoring and validation operations based on information that the suspect was allegedly engaged in the sale of illegal drugs in her neighborhood.Investigators confirmed that she was reportedly serving as both a pusher and a keeper of illegal drugs. A buy-bust operation was su...

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed all regional offices and stations to work closely with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education in securing campuses and major school activities.“We encourage schools to coordinate with local police stations before conducting major off-campus activities so that proper security assessments, emergency response planning, traffic management, and coordination with rescue and medical services can be undertaken,” PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a news release on Sunday, June 28.“Prevention begins with strong partnership and advance planning.”Nartatez said the police force is intensifying collaboration with schools and local authorities to comply with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'...

Police arrested a 31-year-old man and seized P251,192 worth of suspected shabu and a firearm during a buy-bust operation in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Friday evening, June 26.The suspect was identified as alias “Maymay,” a resident of Sitio Alingaob, Brgy. Quezon.Personnel of the San Carlos City Police Station conducted the operation at around 6:39 p.m.Police said the suspect  sold one sachet of suspected shabu to an undercover officer in exchange for P500.Authorities recovered eight sachets containing about 36.94 grams of suspected shabu, including the buy-bust item.Also seized were a .45 caliber pistol, one magazine, two rounds of live ammunition, a black sling bag, and the buy-bust money.The seized suspected drugs will be submitted to the Negros ...

Police arrested Candoni’s No. 1 most wanted person during a manhunt operation in Brgy. Gatuslao, Candoni, Negros Occidental, on Friday morning, June 26.The suspect was identified as alias “Norberto,” 57, a laborer and resident of the area.Personnel of the Candoni Municipal Police Station arrested him at around 8:30 a.m. in Purok East.Police said the suspect was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest for frustrated murder under Criminal Case No. 2026-12095.The court recommended bail of P200,000.Authorities informed the suspect of his constitutional rights and the provisions of the Anti-Torture Law in a dialect he understood.He is currently detained at the Candoni Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.*

The New People’s Army claimed responsibility for the killing of a 43-year-old farmer whose body was found inside his house in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, police said.The victim, identified by police as alias “Arnel,” was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Sitio Badyang, Brgy. Camindangan, on June 21.The Cauayan police said the shooting occurred at around 7 p.m. on June 19.The victim’s sister told investigators that she heard several gunshots about 500 meters from her house that evening but did not immediately check the area.Another relative informed her two days later that the victim had been found dead inside his residence.Police said the body was already in an advanced state of decomposition when it was discovered.The family immediately buried the victim b...

Negros Power has earned national recognition from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its outstanding contribution to advancing renewable energy and promoting consumer participation in the country’s clean energy transition.During a ceremony held at the ERC Main Office on Friday, June 26, the distribution utility received a plaque of recognition for its exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the implementation of the Net-Metering Program.ERC Chairperson  Francis Saturnino Juan presented the award to Negros Power President and Chief Executive Officer Roel Castro, with Energy Secretary Sharon Garin joining the recognition rites during the commission’s 25th Anniversary celebration, a press release from Negros Power said.The ERC cited Negros Power for successf...

Cadiz City officials deliver gifts to Lola Maria Magbanua and her incentive.*Cadiz PIO photoThrough Ordinance  Number 09-2026, the local government of Cadiz has institutionalized the giving of a P50,000 bonus per year for  centenarians."This is on top of the mandated Centenarian Gift or Centenarian Award  under Centenarians Act of 2016, " Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said in a press release issued Sunday,  June 28."Cadiz is setting a new tone across the nation the way we honor and give thanks to our centenarians or soon-to-be super centenarians," he added.Under the Centenarians Act of 2016, someone who reaches the age of 100 years old is qualified to receive P300,000 or P100,000 each from national, provincial and city or municipal governments....