By Paulo Loreto Lim During a forum recently hosted by the Philippine Information Agency featuring Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Edwin Portento, Dumaguete City barangay captains expressed their concerns over safety regarding the ongoing war on illegal drugs. With barangay captains utilized in the “Oplan: Tokhang” process, wherein they compile …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Iloilo City Agriculturist, three others face charges following ‘defective’ chickens issue
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following allegations last year claiming native chickens delivered to beneficiaries of the Iloilo City Integrated Food Production Program were “defective,” which resulted in the formation of a committee to conduct a fact-finding investigation, four Iloilo City employees face neglect of duty charges, including City Agriculturist Romulo Pangantihon, Jr. Pangantihon, General Services …
Bacolod City to celebrate 80th anniversary
By Neska Centina Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recently signed an executive order commencing a year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of Bacolod City. Various events and activities are expected to be staged in the coming months, centered around the city’s culture and heritage. The mayor said he hopes to bring in “balik-Bacoleños” throughout the …
BCPO increases police-initiated operations by 57%
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently announced a 57 percent increase to police-initiated operations between January 1 to 22, as compared to the same period last year. In a statement released by the BCPO, records indicate operations were conducted against illegal drugs and illegal gambling. The credited the increase …
PRO-6 operatives arrest two drug personalities in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) arrested two drug personalities following a buy-bust operation at Purok Bplinao in Barangay 1, Bacolod City, early yesterday morning. Police identified the suspects as 46-year-old Jimmy Gabillo, a resident of Purok Tangigue in the said barangay; and 21-year-old Adrian Dison, …
Valladolid resident arrested for illegal drugs
By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern A resident of Valladolid, Negros Occidental was arrested by police following a buy-bust operation at Purok Ipil in Barangay Mabini, late Wednesday evening. Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Ronal Aguinaldo, a resident of the said barangay. Police Senior Inspector Junji Liba, Valladolid municipal police chief, said they recovered two elongated sachets …
Dressed chicken prices remain steady –City Official
By Neska Centina Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda, who heads the Market Coordinating and Monitoring Task Force, recently noted prices for dressed chickens have remained steady at P140, despite recent implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. He said prices for both produce and agricultural products have not been affected by the …
Bago City Jail Warden, Deputy relieved of duty following inmate death
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bago City District Jail warden and his deputy were recently relieved of duty by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Region VI (BJMP-6) over last week’s reported death of inmate Reneboy Alvarez. According to BJMP-6, Jail Senior Inspector Alexander Sy and Senior Jail Officer 3 (SJO3) Omar Joseph Ginete …
Philippines eyed as a ‘faith tourism’ destination
Tulfo-Teo: Religion can he used to attract millions By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Department of Tourism (DOT) touted the Philippines as a “faith tourism” destination, claiming the predominant Roman Catholic presence can be utilized to bring in visitors. “Plans are underway to make the Philippines a destination with unique spiritual significance that will attract …
Wage hike deliberations pending additional petitions
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board-Region VI (RTWPB-6) Director Johnson Cañete, before deliberations can commence on suggested wage hikes, the agency is awaiting additional petitions. Last Monday, Philippine Agricultural, Commercial, and Industrial Workers Union-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (PACIWU-TUCP) filed a petition asking for higher wages in …