Tag: Negros Island

Sep232026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

All 106 BJMP-NIR personnel test negative for illegal drugs

All 106 personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region tested negative for illegal drugs during a drug testing activity in Bacolod City on Monday, Sept. 21.BJMP-NIR said the testing covered personnel assigned to its Regional Office and was conducted as part of its drug-free workplace program.The activity started at around 8 a.m. and was facilitated by nurses and personnel of the agency's Health Service Division.Samples from the 106 personnel were collected and handled in accordance with established testing protocols, the BJMP said.No issues or incidents were recorded during the testing, while regular operations at the regional office continued, it added.BJMP-NIR said drug testing among its personnel forms part of its efforts to maintain acc...

Sep232026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

DSWD opens satellite office in Ilog for southern Negros communities

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region opened its fourth Social Welfare and Development Satellite Office in Brgy. Dancalan, Ilog, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, Sept. 23.DSWD-NIR said the new satellite office will provide communities in southern Negros Occidental with closer access to the agency's social protection programs and services.The office is the fourth SWAD satellite facility established in the Negros Island Region as the agency expands its presence outside its regional offices.Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and DSWD-NIR Regional Director Arwin Razo led the inauguration, which included a ribbon-cutting and blessing of the facility.Rep. Mercedes “Cheding” Alvarez (Neg. Occ., 6th District) also attended the inauguration and e...

Sep222026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Fire destroys house in Himamaylan, damage pegged at P445K

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A house was destroyed by fire in Sitio Olalia, Brgy. Cabadiangan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, with damage initially estimated at P445,000 on Monday night, Sept. 21,The fire broke out at around 7:20 p.m. at the residence of alias “Eli,” 58, the Himamaylan City police reported.Initial investigation by the Bureau of Fire Protection showed that the homeowner noticed flames engulfing the roof before the fire spread throughout the house.Himamaylan BFP personnel responded to the area, but the blaze had already been extinguished when they arrived.No injuries were reported in the initial police report.The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the BFP.*

Sep222026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

LTO-NIR says probe found no assault in Bacolod traffic apprehension

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The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region said its internal investigation found no physical assault or excessive force by an LTO enforcer during a traffic apprehension in Bacolod City.In a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 22, it said the investigation stemmed from allegations following a roadside operation at the intersection of Araneta and Hernaez streets in Brgy. 36, where a motorist allegedly attempted to evade authorities after being flagged down for multiple traffic violations.LTO-NIR said it reviewed reports from its enforcement personnel and statements from eyewitnesses before concluding that no physical assault or excessive force occurred during the apprehension.The agency did not provide in its statement further details on the alleged traffic violations, when the ...

Sep212026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Fire hits PNP-SAF detachment in Sagay City

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A fire damaged the administration building of a Philippine National Police-Special Action Force detachment in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19.The fire broke out at the PNP-SAF 6th Special Action Battalion detachment in Sitio Tan-ao, Brgy. Poblacion II, shortly after 5:30 p.m., the Sagay City Fire Station said.Firefighters raised the incident to second alarm as flames engulfed the building and threatened nearby properties.Fire trucks from Escalante and Cadiz cities responded to assist Sagay firefighters, along with the Lopez Sugar Corporation Fire Brigade and personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection substation in Brgy. Bato.The BFP declared the fire out at around 7 p.m.No injuries were reported in the incident.Fire investigators hav...

Sep212026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

21-year-old man shot in Cadiz City

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A 21-year-old man was shot while riding a motorcycle with a minor companion in Brgy. Mabini, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19.Police identified the victim as Jay Roze Martisanon, a resident of Hacienda San Fiel, Brgy. Mabini.Initial investigation showed that Martisanon was driving his motorcycle with a minor companion at Hacienda San Antonio at around 3:15 p.m. when they were allegedly waylaid by the suspect, identified as Edmar Amores, 42, a tricycle driver and resident of the area.Police said Amores allegedly shot Martisanon with an undetermined firearm, hitting him in the body, before fleeing the area.The police report did not indicate the victim’s condition following the shooting.Investigators are looking into a previous heated altercat...

Aug72026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Cadiz cop drowns while trying to rescue companions swept by strong river current

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A police officer died after he was swept away by a strong current while attempting to rescue two companions during a seaborne patrol in Brgy. Luna, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on Friday, Aug. 7.Police identified the victim as Police MSgt. Fernando Marfa Jr., 40, a member of the Cadiz Police Station.Lt. Daleen Grace Loreno, deputy chief of the Cadiz police, said Marfa was conducting a seaborne patrol with Bantay Dagat personnel and civilians at around 10:30 a.m. in Sitio Bisang, Brgy. Luna, when water entered their motorized banca.Two of his companions were reportedly swept away while crossing the river and began struggling in the water.Marfa immediately went into the river to help rescue them but was himself overpowered by the strong current and submerged, police said....

Jul312026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Man arrested for allegedly setting family home on fire in Kabankalan

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A 47-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly set fire to his family’s house following an argument with his wife in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, early Thursday, July 30.Police identified the suspect only as “Ronaldo,” a carpenter and resident of Brgy. Hilamonan.The Kabankalan police said the incident happened at around 12:40 a.m. in Sitio Pasto.Initial investigation showed that the suspect and his 42-year-old wife had a heated argument inside their home.The woman told police that she left the house with their children and sought refuge at their daughter’s nearby residence because she feared for their safety.Their daughter later allegedly saw the suspect, who was reportedly under the influence of liquor, intentionally set the house on fire.The blaze quickl...

Jul302026 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

College student dies after motorcycle crashes into vehicle making U-turn

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A college student died after his motorcycle crashed into a vehicle that was making a U-turn along Araneta Street in Brgy. Pahanocoy, Bacolod City, on Wednesday night, July 29.Police identified the victim only as "Jester," a resident of Brgy. Taculing, who was driving a Honda Click motorcycle.Initial investigation by Police Station 8 showed that a Mazda Bongo driven by a 53-year-old man identified only as "Jethor" was traveling northbound along Araneta Street. Upon reaching the area in front of Purok Hanapbuhay, the driver allegedly made a U-turn toward the west.Police said the motorcycle, which was traveling behind the vehicle, collided with the rear of the Mazda.The impact left the rider with multiple injuries. He was rushed by responders to the Bacolod South General Hospital ...

Jun182026 by Shiela Gelera-BragaNo Comments

9 ka Coast Guard Personnel sa Negros Nagpositibo sa Iligal nga Droga

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Ginpaidalum sa random drug test ang 225 ka mga personnel sang Philippine Coast Guard sa Negros Island Region sang Miyerkules, Hunyo 17, kung diin siyam sa ila ang nagpositibo sa pag-gamit sang iligal nga droga.Ginsiling Commodore Christopher Auro, commander sang Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, ang personnel nga nag-positibo sa initial drug testing, ang igapaidalum sa confirmatory test. Kag kung liwat nga mag-positibo, sila ang ang magapangatubang sang administrative charges kag posible makakas sa serbisyo.Suno sa report sang Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, igapadala sa laboratory sa Region 6 ang urine samples sang mga personnel nga nagpositibo sa initial screening para sa confirmatory testing.Gin-administer sang Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency ang drug testing,...