By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government recently expressed their desire to move the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc. (NFEFI) wildlife sanctuary from next to the Provincial Capitol to the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan. According to Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr., the land the sanctuary presently sits …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
DepEd Regional Director: 1,000 new classrooms to be constructed in NIR this year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 1,000 new classrooms are expected to be constructed in the Negros Island Region (NIR) this year, according to Department of Education-NIR (DepEd-NIR) Director, Dr. Gilbert Sadsad. He explained, the project was implemented in order to cover the growing number of students, especially those attending senior high school. Sadsad said …
Three barangay tanods killed in Aklan
According to Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6), three barangay tanods from Numancia, Aklan were shot and killed last Wednesday evening. Authorities identified the fatalities as 42-year-old Walter Rembulat, 56-year-old Rogelio Saron, and 35-year-old Jeconi Isidro. Based on PRO-6 reports, the three were at a “peryahan” in Barangay Camanci Norte on July 5, responding to an earlier …
Escalante City motorcyclist dies after ramming into SUV
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcyclist was killed after he slammed into an oncoming sport utility vehicle (SUV) along Gonzaga Extension, Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as 24-year-old Roger Artajo, Jr., a resident of Purok Matinumanon, Escalante City; while the injured as 39-year-old Reja Cristina Olandesca, a resident of …
Woman nabbed for dealing drugs in Barangay 2
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 57-year-old woman was arrested by police after she was caught in the act of selling illegal drugs at Purok Sigay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, Wednesday evening. Police identified the suspect as Cecilia Malan, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 2 (PS2) commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, …
PRO-6 arrests TFC members in Guimaras for trying to conduct police operations
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) recently arrested 12 members of the Task Force Crusaders (TFC) after they attempted to conduct police operations in the town of Jordan, Guimaras. Earlier this week, three men, identified as Loreto Rendon, Nelwin Teleran, and Alfredo Ticar, entered a private residence and fired their guns. They were later apprehended by responding …
20 new BJMP-NIR officers take their oath of office
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) recently swore in 20 new jail officers. BJMP-NIR director, Jail Senior Superintendent Alberto Balauag, who led oath-taking rites, encouraged the new recruits to be upstanding officers. “You must help bring a credible and effective service for the greater purpose of public safety,” he urged. According …
Leonardia, Gasataya inaugurate school buildings in Granada, Villamonte
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya inaugurated two new school buildings earlier this week, costing nearly P50 million in total. In the morning, a four-story, 20-classroom building at Emiliano Lizares National High School in Barangay Granada was inaugurated. That afternoon, a three-story, nine-classroom building at Luis Hervias National High …
Land elevation in Hamtic, Antique not volcanic
Following studies on a gradually growing land elevation that first appeared in Barangay Apdo, Hamtic, Antique last April, the occurrence turned out not to be volcanic in nature. Based on a July 4 study, geologist Robjunlieana Lim said water deposits pushed the soft sediments upwards, causing the land elevation. Subsequent tests revealed the components did …
Victorias City launches ‘The Biggest Loser’ for government employees
A program aimed at promoting weight loss among government employees, Victorias City recently launched “The Biggest Loser” at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center. Individuals from various city departments and agencies took part in a registration, orientation, and weigh-in during the events. As part of the program, participants will take part …