DAILY STAR: Negros Oriental

Frustrated murder charges are being readied against a man for allegedly stabbing his companion after a barangay dance in Pamplona, Negros Oriental, at about 3 a.m. Monday.

Police reports said the suspect, Eddie Quila, 35, and the victim, Anecito Ibias, 37, both single and residents of Barangay Magsusunog, Pamplona, had engaged in an argument before the stabbing incident.

Ibias was stabbed twice on his abdomen and was taken to the hospital while Quila fled.

SIATON SHOOTING
Teenager killed,
another injured
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW

Two teenagers were shot and one was killed in Siaton, Negros Oriental, Monday by at least five suspects for no apparent reason.

Police reports identified the fatality as Sonny Tangaro, 18, single and a farmer, and his companion as Michael Santo, 16, single, and also a farmer. Both are residents of Barangay Apoloy in Siaton.

The teenagers were reportedly having drinks at the residence of Adding Tangaro, a relative of Sonny, when five men suddenly appeared and fired at them with a gun of unknown caliber, police investigation showed.

New crisis center mulled
BY MARICAR ARANAS & JUDY F. PARTLOW

Members of the Provincial Council on Women of Negros Oriental hope to build a new structure to house the Women and Children Crisis Center and serve as temporary shelter for women and children who are victims of abuse.

Assistant Provincial Administrator Josefina Columna, said the provincial government has no available shelter for victims of abuses. The existing crisis center located at the Philippine National Police provincial headquarters compound is already dilapidated because of lack of maintenance, she added.

Columna suggested the rehabilitation and repair of the building but said there is need to improve the facilities like communication and other amenities. It should also be fenced to prevent unnecessary activities with members of the PNP.

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