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Sep102026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Man who allegedly made shooting threat at provincial Capitol arrested

Alias “John”, 78, center, at the Hall of Justice.*PNP photoThe police arrested 78-year-old man who allegedly caused a disturbance and made a grave threat at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City, for a separate case for four counts of alleged libel.Alias “John”, 78, married, and a resident of Barangay 1, Bacolod City, was apprehended at the Hall of Justice at Cottage Road, Barangay 9, Bacolod City at 10 a.m . on Thursday, Sept. 10, by police and intelligence personnel, a Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) report said.The arrest was conducted by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for four counts of libel under Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code, issued by the Regional Trial Court, National Capital Region, Branch 280, Mandaluyong City, wi...

Sep102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

67 wanted persons arrested, P2.1M shabu seized in weeklong PRO-NIR operations

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Sixty-seven wanted persons were arrested while more than P2.1 million worth of suspected shabu was seized in police operations across the Negros Island Region from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6.Based on the weekly accomplishment report of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region, police conducted 35 anti-illegal drug operations that resulted in the arrest of 35 individuals.Authorities confiscated approximately 309.50 grams of suspected shabu with a reported standard drug price of P2,104,600.In operations against wanted persons, police arrested 18 individuals classified as most wanted persons and 49 other wanted persons, or a total of 67.PRO-NIR also conducted 23 operations against illegal gambling, resulting in 76 arrests and the confiscation of P17,595 in alleged gambling proc...

Sep102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

NOCPPO named top performing police unit in PRO-NIR scorecard

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The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office was named the top performing police unit under the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region’s Bottom-up Balanced Scorecard System.NOCPPO Provincial Director Col. Dennis Wenceslao received the award on behalf of the provincial police command, Sept. 7.The scorecard evaluates police units based on key performance areas including operational readiness, community engagement, crime prevention and implementation of police programs.PRO-NIR said NOCPPO ranked highest among the provincial and city police offices in the region under the assessment.Wenceslao credited the recognition to the collective work of personnel across the provincial police office.“This award belongs to every officer and staff of NOCPPO,” Wenceslao said.He...

Sep102026 by Mark GarciaNo Comments

25-year-old laborer drowns in Sagay

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A 25-year-old laborer drowned while fishing with friends at the Himogaan River in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8.The Sagay City Component Police Station identified the victim only as alias “Renren” of Purok Bagong Silang, Brgy. Bato.Police said the victim was fishing and drinking liquor with three friends at around 5 p.m. when he jumped into a deep portion of the river.Initial investigation showed that Renren attempted to hold on to a large rock but eventually sank into the water.His companions immediately pulled him from the river and sought help from his family.The victim was brought aboard a barangay service vehicle to the Alfredo E. Marañon Sr. District Memorial Hospital, where he was declared dead by the attending physician.Police ...

Sep102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Bacolod cops nab 4 for drugs, robbery

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Police arrested three drug suspects and a man who allegedly broke into a residence while armed with a handgun in separate operations in Bacolod City, Wednesday night, Sept. 9.The Bacolod City Police Office reported that two anti-drug operations yielded about 12 grams of suspected shabu with a combined estimated standard drug price of P85,000.At around 9:12 p.m., personnel of Police Station 3 and the City Intelligence Unit conducted a buy-bust operation in Purok Mahimulaton, Brgy. Banago.Two 20-year-old men of Brgy. Banago were arrested while about five grams of suspected shabu valued at P37,400 were recovered.About an hour later, personnel of Police Station 4 conducted another buy-bust operation in Purok Cabachawan, Brgy. Villamonte.A 26-year-old...

Sep102026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Reported missing foreigner in NegOr located safe: police

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A foreign national earlier reported missing in Negros Oriental has been located and confirmed safe, the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office said.NOrPPO said on Sept. 9 that the police conducted verification and coordination after receiving information that the foreign national was believed to be somewhere in the province.Authorities eventually established direct contact with the individual and confirmed that he was safe and in good condition.Police said their validation found no indication of foul play or any threat to the foreign national’s safety.The circumstances surrounding the initial missing-person report were later clarified through communication with the individual, NOrPPO added.Police did not disclose the identity, nationality, location, or other personal ...

Sep102026 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Bacolod SP backs Albee’s call for congressional inquiry into Visayas power interruptions

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The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Bacolod City has approved a resolution expressing its full support, and that of the people of Bacolod, for the initiative of Deputy Speaker Alfredo “Albee” B. Benitez calling for a congressional inquiry into the recurring power interruptions, rotational brownouts, and red and yellow alerts affecting Negros Island and the entire Visayas, Councilor Ceasar Distrito said Thursday, Sept. 10.Authored by Distrito, the resolution urges the House Committee on Visayas Development, the House Committee on Energy, and other appropriate congressional committees to conduct hearings at the earliest opportunity and pursue legislative and policy measures toward a reliable, adequate and affordable electricity supply.Distrito, in a press release, said the repeated p...

Sep102026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Margaha now home to a National Artist, Sagay celebrates honor bestowed on Nunelucio Alvarado

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Social realist painter Nunelucio ‘Nune’ Alvarado* Ronnie Baldonado photoSagaynons are proud and jubilant that a beloved son of Sagay City in Negros Occidental, Nunelucio ‘Nune’ Alvarado, who has given back so much to his hometown through his art is now a National Artist, Helen Arguelles, the city’s tourism officer, said Thursday, Sept. 10.“The black-sand shores of Margaha Beach in Sagay City, long shaped by the colors, stories, and community work of Maestro Nunelucio ‘Nune’ M. Alvarado, are now home to a National Artist of the Philippines,” she said.Alvarado, 76, a renowned Negrense visual artist famous for immortalizing the struggles of seasonal sugarcane workers (sakadas) in his paintings, has been named one of ten new National Artists of the Philippines for 2025 in the fie...

Sep92026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negrense Nunelucio Alvarado named National Artist

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Negrense visual artist Nunelucio "Nune" Alvarado.* Ronnie Baldonado photoRenowned Negrense visual artist Nunelucio "Nune" Alvarado, famous for immortalizing the struggles of seasonal sugarcane workers (sakadas) in his paintings, has been named one of ten new National Artists of the Philippines for 2025 in the field of visual arts.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared the 10 new National Artists through Proclamation No. 1414, Series of 2026, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and culture.Alvarado’s wife, Rosalia Alvarado, said that their family was unofficially informed of the conferred distinction and is awaiting official confirmation. She said her 76-year-old husband suffers from dementia and resides at...

Sep92026 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Senate approves bill setting 5-year term for barangay, SK officials on 2nd reading day after ok’d by Lower House

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The Senate approved on second reading Wednesday, Sept. 9, a bill establishing a fixed five-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, just a day after the House of Representatives passed its own version on final reading.Both measures postpone the upcoming village and youth council elections from November 2026 to November 2028.On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the House approved House Bill No. 10971 on third and final reading with a 211-13 vote and one abstention.Once fully enacted into law, the legislation will amend Republic Act No. 12232, formally extending the term length of barangay and SK leaders from four years to five years.House Bill No. 10971 also establishes clearer term-limit provisions for local leaders. Under the measure, barangay officials will be limi...