Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, assisted by DILG regional director Juan Jovian Ingeniero, PRO6 regional director Brig. Gen. Sidney Villaflor, Brig. Gen. Orlando Edralin, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, distribute more than P1 million government assistance to 13 of 14 former rebels, during the 2nd quarter Regional Peace and Order Council meeting held at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City. Capitol PIO photo
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Apolinario Gatmaitan Command of the New People’s Army dismissed military claims that it may defeat the NPA in Negros by year end.