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Javi to business leaders at AI Summit: Regulate risk, not progress
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (232+ words) Benitez, who heads the Technical Working Group for Artificial Intelligence at the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology, used the gathering of roughly 300 delegates to make the case that responsible regulation and economic competitiveness are not opposing goals. "We…...
70-year-old farmer shot over land boundary dispute in Sagay
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (187+ words) A 70-year-old farmer was wounded after he was allegedly shot several times by a man following an argument over a land boundary in Sagay City on Wednesday afternoon, July 1. Police identified the victim as alias "Remo," a resident of Brgy....
Body found wrapped in plastic in Bago identified, police probe possible involvement in property crimes
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (387+ words) The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR), through the Bago "City Police Station, has launched a thorough investigation following the discovery and subsequent identification of a male cadaver wrapped in plastic and tape in Barangay Pacol, Bago City,…...
Man's body wrapped in packing tape found in Bago
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (136+ words) The body of an unidentified man with his hands tied and wrapped in cloth, a garbage bag, and packing tape was found in Bago City on Thursday morning, July 2. Police said the body was discovered by workers at a farm…...
6th most wanted man in NIR facing raps for alleged rape of minor stepdaughter arrested
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (174+ words) The police arrested "Negros Island Region's No. 6 most wanted person in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday, July 1. The accused was identified as alias "Jon," 49, a laborer and fish cage maintenance worker residing in Sitio Punta, Brgy. Campuyo. He was arrested…...
2 men drown in Himamaylan, Valladolid
17+ hour, 40+ min ago (234+ words) Two men died in drowning incidents in Himamaylan City and Valladolid, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, July 1. In Himamaylan, a 56-year-old farmer identified as alias "Sixto" was swept away by a strong current while crossing a stream with his wife in…...
Guv commends 303rd Infantry Brigade on 40th anniversary, highlights strong partnership for peace, progress
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (462+ words) Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose "Lacson lauded the 303rd Infantry "Brigade of the Philippine Army for four decades of "steadfast service" and commitment to maintaining peace and enabling local economic growth during its 40th Founding Anniversary celebration held at the brigade's headquarters…...
P7. 1 M shabu seized in Sibulan buy-bust, man from Lanao del Sur arrested " Digicast Negros
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (85+ words) Authorities arrested a 35-year-old man and seized P7. 14 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday morning, July 1. The suspect was identified as alias "Noknok," a resident of Tamparan, Lanao del Sur. The suspect…...
German national found dead inside rented room in Sipalay
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (101+ words) A 66-year-old German national was found dead inside his rented room in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, police said. The man was discovered by his landlord at around 7 a. m. on Sunday, June 28, in Purok 3, Brgy. 2. He was brought to the Sipalay City…...
Man killed in Hinoba-an stabbing; wife, alleged lover arrested
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (188+ words) A 46-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident allegedly involving his wife and her purported lover in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, June 30. Police identified the victim as alias "Ed," a resident of Sitio Batilo, Brgy. Po-ok. The suspects…...