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Raps filed against suspect in slay of minor; mayor calls for tighter security at BCGC

Posted: 31 May 2022 08:06 AM PDT

A MURDER complaint was filed before the Bacolod City Prosecutor's Office Tuesday, May 31, 2022, against the suspect in the killing of a 15-year-old boy at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds in Barangay Villamonte on Sunday, May 28, 2022.Police Lieutenant Greeky Cayao, deputy commander of Police Station 4, said the suspect was identified as Joerydel Datulayta, 21, of Barangay Alijis.Cayao recalled that the victim was walking outside the BGC around 7:30 p.m. along with his minor companion when Datulayta's group allegedly attacked him using a bladed weapon.He said Datulayta, who was positively identified by the witnesses, was arrested in a follow-up operation at the premises of the government center while his minor companions escaped.The investigators are looking into grudge as a possible motive in the killing of the victim.Datulayta had denied that he killed the victim."It's only his allegation that he does not personally know the victim, but we have strong evidence against him," he said.Datulayta is now detained at the custodial facility of Police Station 4.In a related development, outgoing Mayor Evelio Leonardia has asked Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director Police Colonel Thomas Joseph Martir to effect tighter security measures and intensified police visibility around the government center to avert the occurrence of any crime in the area.Leonardia wrote Martir a letter on May 30, a day after the stabbing incident."I am deeply disheartened to hear of this unfortunate incident, especially that our administration has always prided itself to have maintained and effectively promoted the BCGC as a popular destination for tourists and families alike, where people of all ages can enjoy a safe and relaxing atmosphere day and night, apparently, until this tragic incident," the mayor said in a statement.The mayor, therefore, has asked the BCPO to provide an action plan for tighter security around the BCGC 24/7."While we have our Public Order and Safety Office (Poso) personnel on duty on a daily basis, we further suggest that regular and constant coordination between them and your office is implemented," Leonardia told Martir.Given Martir's professional expertise, the mayor continued, "we will depend on your guidance and recommendation.""I trust that we will never hear of incidents like this at the BCGC," Leonardia added.

NegOcc hospitals told to activate dengue fast lanes

Posted: 31 May 2022 08:05 AM PDT

AS THE number of cases continue to rise in the province, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental has ordered all hospitals in the province to activate their respective dengue fast lanes.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said all patients who showed symptoms or were already diagnosed with dengue fever should be given priority for treatment.But, Tumimbang emphasized that there is no need yet to declare a dengue outbreak in the province.Based on PHO's monitoring from January 1 to May 21 this year, dengue cases in Negros Occidental have already reached 670, or an increase of 278.83 percent compared to last year's 177 cases.The PHO had already raised the alarm after cases breached the 500 mark earlier this month.It has also activated an anti-dengue task force to deal with the rising cases.Dengue causes a severe flu-like illness that could sometimes be fatal. Its carriers are day-biting mosquitoes.

Lacson: Benitez’s priority is Bacolod City

Posted: 31 May 2022 08:03 AM PDT

"I HOPE not."This was the reaction of Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to the question whether incoming Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Benitez will accept a cabinet position reportedly being offered by incoming President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr."His priority right now is Bacolod City," Lacson said, adding that Benitez is ready for his job as the new mayor of the locality."He is up to it the moment that he decided to accept the challenge and run for mayor of Bacolod, he was ready for the job," he said.Lacson, a close ally of Benitez, noted that there is so much expectation from the latter, especially from the majority that gave him a resounding win."The people expect change (and) it is what Bacolodnon is crying for. They expect a mayor who is hands on," the governor stressed.He also said that Bacolodnons are longing for a mayor who will be very visible (and) a mayor who will continuously work for the improvement and development of the city.The provincial government and the people in Negros Occidental are all looking forward to his term as mayor of Bacolod, Lacson added.

Ex-inmate shot dead in Bacolod City

Posted: 31 May 2022 07:59 AM PDT

A FORMER inmate was shot to death by unidentified assailants at Barangay Mandalagan in Bacolod City at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022.Captain Armilyn Vargas, commander of Police Station 3, identified the fatality as Francis Mark Rito, 38, of Purok Pine Tree, Barangay Bata.Vargas said Rito was driving his motorcycle along Purok Villa Lucasan when the suspect shot him several times.The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died on the spot, she said.Police recovered from the scene of the crime several empty shells of unidentified firearms, motorcycle, drug paraphernalia, and carpentry tools.Vargas said Rito was imprisoned for the crime of theft and was released last year.She added that Rito was involved in several theft incidents in the area of Police Station 3.He was also included on the station's drugs watchlist.The investigators are looking into drug-related and grudge as possible motives in the crime.Vargas said they have yet to determine if the gunman has a companion as well as the getaway vehicle since they don't have a witness.Authorities will check the security cameras along Purok Villa Lucasan to determine the identity of the suspect, she added.

Cadiz City allots P850M for projects to boost local economy

Posted: 31 May 2022 07:59 AM PDT

REELECTED Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said Tuesday, May 31, 2022, that the local government has allocated P850 million for projects that will prime the local economy amid the impact of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.Escalante said most of the projects under the fund include construction of farm-to-market roads and drainage systems.He said the projects are also complemented with modern agricultural equipment that will be given to farmers."This is our way to recovery as these projects will also generate additional employment, especially to the hinterland areas," the mayor said, adding that it will also mitigate the effect of "tiempo muerto" or "dead season" because of the off-milling period in the province's sugar industry.The road concreting, the mayor said, is important in order for tourists to have easy mobility, especially on the 11 waterfalls found in the locality.The city government is also boosting the farming methods by providing agricultural equipment that could lead to higher productivity, he added.Escalante was with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson during the distribution of housing assistance worth P5,000 each for 76 beneficiaries who lost their houses due to Typhoon Odette on Tuesday.Meanwhile, aside from 76 beneficiaries in Cadiz City, Lacson also distributed yesterday P5,000 housing assistance to each of the 215 beneficiaries in Victorias City and 669 in Pontevedra.Lacson will also visit Ilog on Friday to also distribute the housing assistance from the National Housing Authority.

Familiaran, 4 other Grupo Progreso bets take oath

Posted: 31 May 2022 07:55 AM PDT

REELECTED Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran and four councilors of Grupo Progreso (GP) took oath before Judge Raymond Joseph Javier of Regional Trial Court Branch 52, Bacolod City Tuesday afternoon, May 31, 2022.The councilors included Renecito Novero, Cindy Rojas, Israel Salanga and Em Ang.With 128, 893 votes, Familiaran defeated former councilor Caesar Distrito of Team Asenso with 103,236 votes and independent candidate Councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. with 32,033 votes.Familiaran said they are thankful for the people of Bacolod for giving them another chance to serve the city."This is my third and last term as the vice mayor so I will do my job to serve our constituents," he said.The Sangguniang Panlungsod is here for any legislative measures needed by the city executive, the vice mayor added.Familiaran noted that before the first session of the new members of the council in July, he will provide a copy of the existing internal rules for them to review."We are given 90 days to update our existing internal rules," he said.On May 26, incoming Mayor Alfredo Benitez along with reelected Congressman Greg Gasataya and three councilors-elect of Team Asenso also took oath before Barangay Singcang-Airport Captain Rosinie Distrito at the village's gymnasium.The councilors who took oath were Jason Villarosa, Vladimir Gonzalez and Simplicia Distrito.The incoming administration will assume their post on June 30, 2022.

Chemical engineering graduate: Keep dreaming

Posted: 30 May 2022 07:15 PM PDT

RAISED by his tricycle driver father and sidewalk vendor mother, Jennifer and Ramil, 22-year-old Joshua Mahilum, of Barangay Vista Alegre in Bacolod City, graduated Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Saint La Salle - Bacolod on Sunday, May 29.He posted his college journey on social media which is now gaining praises and admirations from the netizens. For them, Mahilum's story of dedication, hard work and perseverance is a source of inspiration, especially for those struggling in life due to poverty."To every kid with a dream, don't let your current condition stop you from reaching them. Just keep on dreaming. Things will change, I promise," he said. (Contributed photo)

Buy-bust nets P204,000 in 'shabu'

Posted: 30 May 2022 07:12 PM PDT

AN ESTIMATED P204,000 worth of shabu was seized in a drug bust by operatives of Police Station 8 in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City around 2 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2022.The operation also led to the arrest of Justine Estaniel, 27, of Purok Neptune in the city's Barangay Singcang-Airport.Major Joery Puerto, commander of Police Station 7, said Estaniel was arrested after he sold a sachet of shabu to a poseur buyer.Police recovered from Estaniel's possession six plastic sachets of shabu weighing 30 grams, the P5,000 boodle money and a coin purse.Puerto said Estaniel was identified as a street level individual in Bacolod. He was under surveillance for almost two weeks before his arrest.He said the suspect is detained at the station's custodial facility and will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Zayco assures transparency as he bids goodbye

Posted: 30 May 2022 07:09 PM PDT

OUTGOING Kabankalan Mayor Pedro Zayco bade goodbye to some residents in four barangays in the southern Negros Occidental city during the distribution of housing assistance to the victims of Typhoon Odette on Monday, May 30.The distribution of assistance was held at the gymnasiums in Barangays 9, 1 and Talubangi."As the saying goes, nothing lasts forever... It is the will of people, we have to respect it," Zayco said, as he accepted his defeat to incoming Mayor Benjie Miranda, an incumbent kagawad of Barangay Tan-awan.Miranda won by a slim margin of 278 votes over Zayco in the May 9 elections."We are leaving the Zayco legacy for 30 years and my family is happy that I now returned to them and spend my private life with them," he said.Zayco, with his older brother former governor and mayor Isidro Zayco, made Kabankalan as the eighth locality to become a city in Negros Occidental and the 69th all over the country on August 2, 1997.The city also acquired its new city hall, public market and began the construction of Kabankalan City airport under the reign of the Zaycos, as well as the hospital in the city that is run by the local government, among others.Concreting of almost all city roads have been made also under the administration of the Zaycos.There will be a turnover of the city to the new administration and that he is transparent and ready with all the documents, the outgoing mayor said.

DILG: No. 1 SK kagawad to occupy Villarosa's post

Posted: 30 May 2022 07:04 PM PDT

THE position to be vacated by Bacolod City councilor-elect Jason Villarosa as Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Barangay Sum-ag will be occupied by the number one SK kagawad effective June 30, 2022.This was stressed Monday, May 30, by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Bacolod Director Ma. Joy Maredith Madayag after Villarosa won the May 9, 2022 elections.Madayag said Villarosa, along with other candidates who won during the just-concluded elections, will assume their post at 12 noon of June 30.The SK is composed of a chairman, seven members, a secretary and a treasurer.Madayag said it is up to the SK officials of Barangay Sum-ag if they will replace another SK kagawad once the number one kagawad assumes the post of Villarosa.She said they will conduct another schedule of training for the elected SK officials in Bacolod City that will be held before the barangay election.Aside from the SK, she added, the newly elected officials (NEO) or first-term officials are also required to attend a seminar in Western Visayas after they have assumed their posts.Meanwhile, Madayag said they will also supervise the transition teams of outgoing Mayor Evelio Leonardia and mayor-elect Alfredo Benitez.She said the turnover should be held at 12 noon of June 30 since they will assume their posts on July 1."They have already coordinated with us regarding the turnover and both sides are now preparing their documents," she added.City Legal Officer Joselito Bayatan earlier said that they are all working together (for the transition) and they are preparing all the things to be turned over to the incoming administration.Bayatan said the transition team will be led by Leonardia with the two appointed officials as focal persons -- the city legal officer and the city administrator.Also, Benitez earlier created its transition team led by reelected Bacolod Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya.

Over 7,000 Kabankalan residents get P36M in housing aid

Posted: 30 May 2022 07:01 PM PDT

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson distributed Monday, May 30, a total of P36 million worth of housing assistance to over 7,000 beneficiaries who lost their houses due to Typhoon Odette.The distribution conducted in four venues in the southern Negros Occidental locality was the first distribution of housing assistance totaling P91 million from the National Housing Authority (NHA).Lacson said Kabankalan City was allocated a bigger budget from the NHA fund because it was one of the "Odette" hardly-hit areas in the Sixth District.Due to budget constraints, he said, the province was not able to release the roofing materials to the typhoon victims in the city.The 7,284 recipients each received P5,000 cash.Lacson also explained to the recipients that the assistance released was delayed because of the election banning period.Sixth District Board Member Jeffrey Tubola, who was also present during the distribution of the housing assistance, said that some recipients have already received a total of P13,000 each.He said those whose houses were damaged were given P3,000 and P4,000 for owners of destroyed houses from the City Government.This is on top of the P5,000 from the NHA that was coursed through the City Government, Tubola said.He made the explanation after hearing some complaints from the affected families.

Minor stabbed dead outside Bacolod government center

Posted: 30 May 2022 06:59 PM PDT

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was stabbed to death allegedly by a group of teenagers at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds in Barangay Villamonte around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29.Lieutenant Greeky Cayao, deputy commander of Police Station 4, said Monday, May 30, that the victim, whose name is being withheld, sustained multiple stab wounds after a group led by Joerydel Datulayta, 21, of Barangay Alijis, allegedly attacked him using a bladed weapon.Cayao said the victim, a resident of Barangay 14, was brought to the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), but he did not survive.Investigation showed that the victim, along with his minor companion, was walking along the playground of the BCGC when the group of Datulayta, most of them minors, attacked him.Cayao said the victim's companion was unhurt and managed to run.He said Datulayta, who was positively identified by the witnesses, was arrested in a follow-up operation at the premises of the government center while his minor companions escaped.The investigators are looking into grudge as a possible motive in the killing of the victim.Cayao said they were informed that before the incident, there was already a conflict between the two groups.The suspect, in a radio interview, denied stabbing the minor. He said he does not personally know the victim.Datulayta is now detained at the custodial facility of Police Station 4 and will be charged for murder.

Negros Occidental logs 96 new dengue cases

Posted: 30 May 2022 06:58 PM PDT

WITH 96 new dengue cases, the total number of persons hit by the mosquito-borne disease in Negros Occidental has climbed to 657 with five fatalities.Data released by the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas showed that as of May 21, the province had the most number of new cases in the entire Western Visayas, followed by Antique with 84 and Iloilo with 39.The number of cases in the province is 282 percent higher compared to the same period last year, although the DOH did not provide the data as to the actual number of cases.The province's capital city of Bacolod also had 12 new cases, bringing the total number of dengue patients in the locality to 139 with four deaths, the regional line agency reported.It added that dengue cases in the entire region already reached 1,693 with 20 death, or an increase of 110 percent, compared to the same period last year with only 808 casesMeanwhile, the DOH noted that 39 percent of the dengue patients are between the ages one to 10 years old.Earlier, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) expressed alarm after the cases have reached the alert level mark with 500 confirmed dengue cases.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang warned that the province still has a long way to go as it is still in the first quarter of the year.Despite the increase in dengue cases, Tumimbang said the PHO is not yet recommending to the City and Municipal Health Offices in the province to conduct fogging.

Anti-dengue task force reactivated in Bacolod City villages

Posted: 29 May 2022 07:32 AM PDT

IN A bid to prevent an increase in dengue cases in Bacolod City, Mayor Evelio Leonardia has ordered all the barangays to reactivate their respective anti-dengue task force.Councilor Lady Gles Pallen, president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), said they need the participation of everybody here to maintain cleanliness inside their homes and surroundings to combat dengue.Pallen said the public should observe the "4S" in the fight against dengue which stands for "Search and destroy," "use of Self-protective measures," "Seek early treatment," and "Say yes to fogging/spraying."She said the barangay health workers were also distributing the larvicides to be used to address the dengue cases within their barangays.Palled added that the larvicidal powder will be poured on stagnant waters in canals and drainage systems, among others.City Health Office (CHO) records showed dengue cases in Bacolod City have increased by 57.7 percent from January to May 7, 2022, compared to the same period last year.From January to May 7, 2022, Bacolod City has a total of 115 dengue cases with four fatalities compared to 73 dengue cases with two deaths for the same period last year.Of 115 dengue cases, Barangays Singcang-Airport and Estefania recorded the most number of cases with 14 each.They were followed by Barangays Mansilingan and Granada with 10 cases each; Barangay Mandalagan - nine; Barangays Sum-ag and Alijis - eight each; Barangay Tangub - seven; Barangay Banago - five; and Barangay Pahanocoy - four.Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease characterized by high fever accompanied by severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands and rashes.Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment Sanitation Division, earlier said the two most prominent species that transmit viruses include the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which stays inside the house.The other one is the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which stays outside and transmits the viruses that cause dengue fever, yellow fever, among others.The most common breeding places of Aedes mosquitoes include collected or stored water inside and around homes, while late or refusal to seek early treatment and consultation are reasons why patients fall ill with dengue, she added.In Negros Occidental, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) earlier announced that dengue cases in the province have already reached the alert level threshold and the situation is already alarming.Based on the Dengue Fever Surveillance Report from January 1, 2022 to May 14, 2022, the number of dengue cases in the province has now reached 511, the highest in the entire Western Visayas.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said the increase is 193.68 percent or 338 cases more compared to the same period in 2021 with only 174 cases.Hinigaran town currently has the highest number of dengue cases with 46, while Victorias City has the lowest percentage of dengue cases with 86.67 percent.Fatalities in the province remained at five since January of this year.

Lower alert level status in Negros Occidental after June vax drive eyed

Posted: 29 May 2022 07:30 AM PDT

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said Sunday, May 29, 2022, that he may request a deescalation of the alert level status of the province after the conduct of the month-long provincial vaccination drive against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in June this year.Negros Occidentl currently remained at Alert Level 2 with only the cities of La Carlota, Sagay and Victorias, and towns of EB Magalona, San Enrique, Candoni and Pulupandan under Alert Level 1 from June 1 to 15, 2022.The highly urbanized Bacolod City is also under Alert Level 1 for the same period.Lacson, however, stressed that the deescalation of the province's alert level status depends on "when our vaccination status improves."As of May 28, the province had 35 active cases of Covid-19 if based on the records of the Provincial Health Office.The Department of Health in Western Visayas reported that the active Covid-19 cases in Negros Occidental were still at 119.Asked if the recent increase of Covid-19 cases in Negros Occidental will affect its alert level status, the governor said it was only on June 25 that the province had 19 new cases."Since then, it has gone down to one to three new cases a day (and) I expect these 19 cases to get well soon," Lacson said, adding that he will request from the Inter-Agency Task Force a deescalation after June.The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental set a province-wide vaccination program in June on Thursdays and Fridays every week, and on Monday and Tuesday during the last week of the month.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said health experts warned of an uptick in Covid-19 cases in the country, as high as 500 cases per day, in areas with low vaccination coverage.Tumimbang said the existence of Omicron subvariant in Iloilo is a "cause of concern" as it is near Negros Occidental.He noted that the province has already opened its borders, with fewer restrictions on incoming travelers."While we cannot close our borders, there is a need to closely monitor those entering the province from Iloilo, especially those arriving at the Bacolod City ports," he said.Tumimbang also said there is a need to lower the alert level of other local government units (LGUs) so that the whole Negros Occidental will also be placed under Alert Level 1.The Covid-19 pandemic is not yet over, he said.He said people have already been complacent due to dwindling cases in the past few weeks, and that there is no imminent threat.The proposed province-wide vaccination will cater to those who have yet to be vaccinated, as well as those to receive second doses and booster shots, the provincial health officer added.

Ordinance prohibiting drone operation near jail facilities in Bacolod underway

Posted: 29 May 2022 07:28 AM PDT

THE Bacolod City Council has approved on second reading an ordinance prohibiting drone operation within a 100-meter radius from jail facilities in the highly urbanized Bacolod City.Councilor Al Victor Espino, author of the ordinance, said that remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or drones, by their nature, can be used as a tool for gathering information via recording or photographs to survey the jail facility and compromise its security and safety.Espino, also the chairperson of the City Council committee on police matters, noted that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said drones could be used in transporting illegal drugs, deadly weapons, and other contraband, as well in the surveillance of jail facilities and premises.He said under Philippine Civil Aviation Rule 11 and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) Rules 21-24, no person may operate small RPA in populous areas.Pursuant to this rule, jails are considered populous and congested areas, Espino also said, adding that the ordinance will not cover law enforcement agencies, emergency management offices and duly authorized by the local government unit in coordination with the jail management.For the first offense, violators will pay P1,000, P1, 500 for the second offense and P2, 5000 for the third offense or imprisonment for a period of more than three months but not exceeding six months or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court, the councilor said.Espino said the Philippine National Police and Public Order and Security Team, as well as the responsible officer in the barangay which has territorial jurisdiction over the facilities, together with the BJMP personnel, shall ensure the strict and faithful enforcement or implementation of the ordinance.

PDEA: 11 more Western Visayas villages drug-cleared; 20 others retain status

Posted: 29 May 2022 07:26 AM PDT

THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has reported that 11 more barangays in Western Visayas, four of which are in Negros Occidental, have been declared as drug-cleared villages.Some 20 barangays in the region also retained their status as drug-free.This was the result of the assessment by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing chaired by PDEA Regional Rirector Alex Tablate during a meeting in Mandurriao, Iloilo City last week.It was also attended by representatives of the Philippine National Police, Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Health.Declared as drug-cleared barangays in Negros Occidental were Barangay 1 Poblacion in Cadiz City, Barangay Cambugsa in Hinigaran town, Barangay 11 in Victorias City and Barangay Central Tabao in Valladolid town.Eight barangays in Dumangas, Iloilo were likewise cleared from illegal drugs while 11 barangays in Guimaras and Capiz, and nine in Iloilo also retained the status as drug-free.

Lower 2023 budget for Negros Occidental seen

Posted: 29 May 2022 07:26 AM PDT

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is expecting a lower budget for the provincial government in 2023.He said this despite the Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court that increases the internal revenue allotment (IRA) of local government units (LGUs).The governor said the collection three years before the ruling came out this year was bad aside from the fact that the province is still suffering from the effects of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.Negros Occidental has a budget allocation of P5.7 billion for 2022, an increase of P600 million compared to 2021.But the budget for 2023 has yet to be formulated by the provincial government, Lacson said.LGUs presently get their IRA from 40 percent of national internal revenue taxes collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.Aimed at addressing inequality in financial resources among LGUs, the Mandanas Garcia ruling is projected to increase the IRA of the localities in the Philippines by 27.61 percent, according to the Department of Interior and Local Government.It also seeks to improve the capacity of LGUs, and enhance transparency and accountability.

Over P95,000 ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod City

Posted: 29 May 2022 07:19 AM PDT

OVER P95,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized in separate buy-bust operations of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) in the city Saturday, May 28.The operations also led to the arrest of Sherly Villanueva, 54, of Barangay 2; Joel Go, 32, and Jerry Lozada, 47, both of Barangay 8; Roberto Magbilla, 54, of Barangay 14; and Gilbert Lorda, 49, of Barangay Handumanan, all in Bacolod City.BCPO records showed that Villanueva, Go, Magbilla, and Lozada were arrested in joint operation by operatives of Police Station 2 and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Western Visayas at Purok Narra Baybay in Barangay 2 around 11:30 a.m. Saturday.Police recovered from the suspects' possession eight sachets of suspected shabu weighing 12 grams with an estimated market value of P81, 600, the P500 marked money and drug paraphernalia.About five hours later, Lorda was also arrested by operatives of Police Station 10 in Purok NGO Village, Barangay Handumanan with nine sachets of suspected shabu weighing two grams with an estimated market value of P13, 600 and the P500 marked money.Meanwhile, PDEA-Western Visayas dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested five persons in Purok Tahong, Barangay 2, Bacolod City past 5 p.m. on Friday, May 27.PDEA also arrested Jose Siancua Sarno, Mary Jellyn Runa Sarno and Alvin De Los Reyes Macaranas, all residents of Barangay 2; and Jheyvee Banico Bunda and Jose Jay Runa Sarno, both residents of Barangay BataRecovered during the operation were several sachets of suspected shabu weighing 15 grams with an estimated market value of P102,000, the marked money used, and drug paraphernalia.PDEA records showed that Jose Siancua Sarno was identified as the suspected drug den maintainer in the barangay.The suspects are detained at the custodial facility of the PDEA and are facing charges for violation of Sections 5, 6, 7, 11 and 12 of Article II of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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