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An 18-year-old man was killed while his companion was injured after they were shot while riding a motorcycle in front of a mall at Gatuslao Street, Brgy. 9, Bacolod City, on Thursday night, Feb. 12.Police identified the fatality as an 18-year-old male known as “Christian,” a resident of Purok Nangka, Brgy. 6, Bacolod City, while the injured victim was identified by the alias “Nognog.”Police investigation showed that the victims were traveling on a motorcycle at around 10:15 p.m. when they were shot by unidentified suspects who were also riding a motorcycle.Authorities said the victims sustained gunshot wounds on different parts of their bodies and were rushed to a hospital, where Christian was later declared dead.Police said the suspects fled i after the shooting.Recove...

Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson at a Valentine’s Day booth at the Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City on Friday.* Ronnie Baldonado photoNegros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has signed the contracts for the modernization of the radiology departments in five province-run hospitals, Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said on Friday, Feb. 13.“Work will commence immediately”, Diaz said.Digital Medical X-Ray Radiography Systems will be installed and operated at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City, Valladolid District Hospital in Valladolid, Don Salvador Benedicto Memorial District Hospital in La Carlota City, Valeriano M. Gatuslao Memorial Hospital in Himamaylan City and the Merceditas Montilla District Hospital in Sipalay City.An AnKe CT Scan 64 ...

The area where the electrocution took place*A 10-year-old boy sustained third-degree burns after he was electrocuted while climbing an electrical facility platform at Crossing Purong, Brgy. Nabulao, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 12.The victim, identified only as “Marlon,” climbed an AVR platform of the Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative to get a bird’s nest.Sipalay deputy police chief, Lt. Cipriano Lumanong, said the boy, described as mentally challenged, climbed a platform which stands around five to six feet high.The child was electrocuted upon reaching the platform, resulting in severe burns, the police said.The incident also caused a power interruption in some parts of Hinoba-an town.The victim was initially brought to the Sipa...

The Fo Guang Shan Yuan Thong Temple at Burgos Street.*Ronnie Baldonado photoThe community of Fo Guang Shan Yuan Thong Temple at Burgos Street in Bacolod City will mark the Chinese New Year at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.This year’s festivities hold special significance as the temple honors the legacy of Venerable Master Hsing Yun through the theme: “60 Years of Passing the Lamp and Honoring a 100-Year Legacy.”As the community welcomes the 2026 Year of the Horse—a symbol of strength, vitality, and courageous progress—the event commemorates six decades of transmitting Humanistic Buddhism.The theme “Passing the Lamp” signifies the living transmission of light and wisdom from heart to heart, highlighting how the Dharma continues through mindful actions and compassionate vows.Gui...

Responders at the scene of the crash*A 28-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a sports utility vehicle at Sitio Iliranan, Brgy. Codcod, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 12.Police identified the victim as Joemar Maribong, a heavy equipment operator and resident of Brgy. General Luna, Toboso, who was driving a black and red Raider motorcycle.Police said the driver of the SUV, identified as Bernard Bartan, 44, of San Carlos City, was arrested following the incident.Initial investigation by the San Carlos police showed that the Toyota Rush driven by Bartan was southbound while the motorcycle was northbound when the vehicles collided.Authorities said the motorcycle struck the left front side of the SUV, causing the rider t...

A 38-year-old laborer was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head in a river in Barangay Puso, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, the police reported on Friday, Feb. 13.Police identified the victim as Raymund Nuevo, a resident of Moises Padilla, whose body was recovered underwater at around 2 p.m. Thursday near the boundary of Barangay Puso, La Castellana, and Sitio Natuling, Brgy. Budlasan, Canlaon City.Initial police investigation showed that the victim was shot by five unidentified armed men while traveling with his live-in partner and their minor child in Sitio Natuling, Canlaon City, on Feb. 11.Police said the suspects allegedly drew their firearms and shot the victim, who attempted to flee but was pursued and repeatedly fired upon.Authorities said the victim ran to...

Senator Bam Aquino speaks at the Classroom Building Acceleration Program dialog, as Bago Mayor Marina Javellana Yao looks on.*Erwin Nicavera photoSenator Bam Aquino, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, announced that the first tranche of  the  ₱67.8 billion fund for the construction of  classrooms  nationwide through  Local Government Units (LGUs) is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks. The ₱67.8 billion  is intended to fund the construction of 25,000 to 30,000 classrooms by 2026, he said.  The goal is for the P67.9 billion to be  fully downloaded before the end of March, Aquino said. The senator who  met with the mayors at the Bago City Community Center on Thursday,  Feb . 12,   discussed the ...

The payout in Hinigaran.*DSWD photo  The distribution of more than P1.5 billion in Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun for families in Negros affected by Typhoon Tino, which struck in November last year. The payout kicked off in Hinigaran, which has been identified as a pilot area, DSWD Negros Island Region Director Arwin Razo said on Thursday, Feb. 12. He said 198,984 affected families in the 4th and 5th Districts of Negros Occidental and Canlaon City in Negros Oriental will receive assistance. There are 18,839 severely affected families—those with totally damaged homes—who will receive P10,325 each. The 180,145 slightly affected families will receive P5,369 each, he said. The distribu...