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Sep22026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Elderly American, wife killed in Dumaguete, robbery eyed

The house where the couple were killed.*PNP photoPolice are investigating the fatal shooting and alleged robbery of an elderly American national and his wife, whose bodies were found inside their home in Purok Katubhan, Barangay Bajumpandan, early Wednesday morning.The victims were identified as Mark Duell, a 72-year-old American citizen, and his 71-year-old Filipina wife, Elsie Duell. They both sustained gunshot wounds in the attack that occurred around 4 a.m., the police reported.The Dumaguete City Police Station received a 911 call reporting the incident at approximately 6:08 a.m.The couple’s 53-year-old stay-in caretaker told investigators she woke up around 4 a.m. and saw an unidentified male intruder inside the house. The suspect was reportedly wearing a bonnet and c...

Sep22026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Fire hits 18 houses in Suma-g, leaves 91 homeless

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A fire destroyed 13 houses and damaged five in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City, at about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 1.The fire that hit the houses at Bagong Dalan, Purok San Jose 2, is believed to have been triggered when a plug attached to an extension wire outlet busted, F02 Anthony Val Isansa, Fire Arson Investigator, said Wednesday.The fire left 21 families with 91 individuals homeless, Bacolod Social Welfare Officer Richelle Verdeprado said.*

Sep22026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Love comes full circle: La Carlota families mobilize to help school that once saved them

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Angelina Oñas, a 69-year-old with spinal cancer ailment, hands her donation with a smile.*NVC photoOnce on the receiving end of disaster relief, Typhoon Tino survivors in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, raised funds among themselves to aid the very school that helped rebuild their homes."Love that comes forward comes around full circle," , NVC Foundation President Millie Kilayko said Wednesday, Sept. 2.She said Typhoon Tino victims now residing in 105 houses in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, built by the NVC with donations from various groups and individuals, have raised funds for Assumpta Technical School in San Simon, Pampanga, after learning that the mission school was underwater.The history between the two communities began two days after Typhoon Tino hi...

Sep22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Suspect in fatal Alijis shooting arrested in Bacolod

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The scene of the crime.*A 37-year-old man was arrested hours after he allegedly shot dead a 52-year-old resident following an argument in Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City, on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1.The Bacolod City police identified the victim as Roger Canciller Geneblazo, a resident of Purok St. Vincent, Brgy. Alijis.Police identified the suspect only as alias “Budoy,” also a resident of the area.Initial investigation showed that the victim and the suspect allegedly engaged in a heated argument at around 2 p.m. for a reason still being determined.Police said the suspect then went toward his residence, obtained a firearm and allegedly shot Canciller several times.The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died from his injuries.The suspect fled after the sho...

Sep22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

LTO-NIR records 84 violations in half-day roadside enforcement drive

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The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region recorded 84 traffic and vehicle violations during intensified roadside enforcement operations conducted until noon on Wednesday, Sept. 2.LTO-NIR said its Regional Law Enforcement Service issued 60 Temporary Operator’s Permits during the half-day operation.Seatbelt violations topped the list with 22 cases, followed by 17 reckless driving violations and 16 cases involving unregistered vehicles.Authorities also recorded 10 unlicensed drivers, eight helmet violations and seven plate-related violations.The six categories accounted for 80 of the 84 violations, while the LTO did not immediately specify the remaining four violations.The enforcement drive focused on Republic Act 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code...

Sep22026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

DOST-backed community project begins in Himamaylan City

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The implementation of a year-long project to improve livelihoods, nutrition, disaster preparedness, and access to science and technology has begun in Sitio Madaja, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City.Hope Builders Organization Negros Island Inc. (HBONI) formally launched the project on Saturday, August 30, with funding and support from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) programMembers of the Madaja Handweavers Association (MAHAWA) and first-aid and disaster-preparedness training for 15 Bantay Gubat volunteers who help protect the watershed forest reserve.Entitled “Integrated Science and Technology Solutions for Inclusive Development and Peace Building in Sitio Madaja,” ...

Sep22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

78-year-old farmer shot dead in Kabankalan

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A 78-year-old farmer was shot dead by an unidentified assailant while on his way home from his farm in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1.The Kabankalan City police identified the victim only as alias “Karl,” a resident of Purok Narra, Brgy. Tabugon.The shooting happened at around 5:45 p.m., the police said.Initial investigation showed that the victim had just finished working at his farm and was walking home while carrying a piece of bamboo when an unidentified suspect allegedly waylaid him.The assailant then fired several shots using an unidentified firearm, hitting the victim in different parts of his body.The suspect fled after the shooting.The victim was brought to the Kabankalan District Hospital but was declared dead ...

Sep22026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

61-year-old man found dead in Escalante home

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A 61-year-old laborer was found dead inside his residence in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1.The Escalante City Component Police Station identified the victim only as alias “Sendo,” a resident of Purok Paradise, Brgy. Alimango.Police said the victim’s brother discovered him unresponsive inside the house at around 5:30 p.m. after repeatedly calling him and receiving no response.Responding personnel later found the body lying inside the residence and already in an advanced state of decomposition.Police said an initial visual examination found no apparent signs of foul play.The Escalante police requested the City Health Office to conduct a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.*

Sep22026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

American, wife killed in Dumaguete

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The police are investigating the violent killing of an American national and a Filipina in Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City, early this morning, Sept. 2.Capt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, said they were shot at approximately 4 a.m. and it was officially reported to the Dumaguete City Police Station around 6:08 a.m.Both victims were residents of the barangay.Preliminary findings reveal that two unidentified male assailants carried out the attack before quickly fleeing the scene.The Dumaguete City Police Station has since identified a person of interest in connection with the case. While the primary motive behind the attack remains undetermined, law enforcement teams are actively conducting follow-up oper...

Sep12026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Mild haze from Indonesian forest fires reaches Negros, ‘very unhealthy’ air quality in La Castellana

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Haze over Barangay Camugao, Kabankalan City, 2:25 p.m. Tuesday,*Delfin Manuel Dinsay photoMild haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, has reached parts of Negros Island, including Bacolod City, an environmental official confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 1.Vicente Losbañes, regional director of the Environmental Management Bureau–Negros Island Region (EMB-NIR), said prevailing seasonal winds, including the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), likely carried the smoke toward the Philippines.As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, EMB-NIR monitoring data registered "very unhealthy" air quality in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, while nearby monitored areas maintained a "fair" status.Losbañes urged residents in affected areas to wear well-fitted face masks, preferably N95 or KN95, when going ou...