By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of dengue deaths in Negros Occidental has risen to 14 since January of this year. Provincial Health Office (PHO) head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said the latest fatality was a resident of Barangay Mambulac, Silay City. The latest data released by the PHO showed San Carlos City with the …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Visayan pro-Duterte group: Ozamiz City raid ‘smashed’ a powerful crime syndicate
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The lead convenor of the Kilusang Pagbabago (KP) in Visayas praised the recent anti-drug operation in Ozamiz City, which resulted in the death of Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, Sr., saying it “smashed the powerful core of the Kuratong Baleleng syndicate.” Kuratong Baleleng is reportedly an organized crime ring founded by Ongkoy …
Baciwa GM will not challenge Carbon reinstatement
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) General Manager Mario Macatangay declared he will no longer file a motion for reconsideration in relation to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) order reinstating Atty. Juliana Carbon as general manager. In a radio interview yesterday, Macatangay said he already consulted his legal team on the …
3ID Commander: Battalions should be reassigned back to Negros, Panay
In response to recent attacks staged by the New People’s Army (NPA), Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Jon Aying, suggested two battalions currently deployed to Marawi City should be reassigned back to Negros and Panay. Both the Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental-based 11th Infantry Battalion (11IB) and the Miag-ao, Iloilo-based 82nd Infantry …
Governor expected NPA to claim responsibility for Guihulngan City ambush
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said the New People’s Army (NPA) claiming responsibility for the recent ambush in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, which claimed the lives of seven people, was “expected.” “They were the ones that committed the ambush, even if they did not [publicly] admit it,” he stated. …
Suspected drug pusher nabbed in Tanjay City bust
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected drug pusher was caught in a buy-bust operation by the Tanjay City Police Station in Barangay 1, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Monday morning. Police identified the suspect as 41-year-old Margarito Alota, a resident of Sitio Cogon 2, Barangay San Jose Dos in the said city. Reports …
Students caught with marijuana at Silay City school
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Two minors were apprehended by police after they were caught in possession of marijuana on the campus of a school in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Monday morning. Police refused to reveal the identities of the suspects as they are minors, although they confirmed the suspects are both residents …
La Castellana Mayor confirms new police chief, following prior ‘surprise’ appointment
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor Mangilimutan recently confirmed Police Chief Inspector Irma Teozon is the new local chief of police, replacing Police Chief Inspector Joshua Villasis, who was appointed by former Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) director, Police Chief Superintendent Renato Gumban. Back in May, following the sacking of then-La Castellana …
Capitol Labor Union supports moves to streamline bureaucracy Lastierre: ‘Right-sizing’ means more benefits for us
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following pronouncements by President Rodrigo Duterte during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) in regards to streamlining bureaucracy, the Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE) expressed their endorsement for the move, saying they support having “the right person in the right position.” “We will remain vigilant in monitoring …
2017 AFC Cup Marañón on Game 1 of ASEAN Zone final: Most important match of Ceres career
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ahead of the first leg of their 2017 AFC Cup ASEAN Zone final series against Home United FC, tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore, Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Bienvenido Marañón said the match is the most important he will play in the two years he has …