After resort destination Boracay was officially shuttered by President Rodrigo Duterte earlier this week, with a planned six month rehabilitation project set to commence, the Department of Tourism (DOT) released a list of guidelines for the public to abide by while the island is closed. The guidelines, released in accordance with the Department of Environment …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Security guard stabbed to death on first day of Boracay closure
Murder marred the first day of closure of Boracay island, when a drinking and videoke session at a local restaurant ended in tragedy. The incident happened at a packed Cris Restaurant in Barangay Manoc-Manoc in Boracay Thursday afternoon, April 26, the first day the world-famous island resort was closed to tourists, according to a police …
Passport appointments from July 2018 onwards are not yet open –DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released a public advisory yesterday indicating appointments for passport applications from July 2018 onwards are not yet open due to the implementation of enhancements to the online system. According to the release, the agency plans to add an ePayment system, allowing applicants to make necessary payments with their payment …
Silay City, La Castellana police officers recognized
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police officers involved in the recent botched robbery attempt in La Castellana and the double murder in Silay City will receive awards from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO). NOPPO spokesperson, Police Inspector Charmae De Paz, said prior to the robbery incident last Wednesday, La Castellana municipal police …
Cops in Boracay banned from sleeping in establishments
All policemen deployed in Boracay island are not allowed to sleep in any of the establishments during the island’s six-month closure and rehabilitation. This was the order of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde to his men during his visit there on Thursday. “They should not sleep or enter the establishments. Even …
Previously surrendered drug personality arrested in Bago City bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drug personality that previously surrendered to police was arrested Thursday afternoon after Bago City police conducted a buy-bust in the city’s Barangay Poblacion. The suspect was identified as 41-year-old Willy Mel Paclipan, a resident of Purok Sun Flower in the said barangay. Bago City police chief, Police …
Iloilo City shelter home celebrates achievement day
Shelter home Balay Dalayunan: A Home for the Boys, located in the Lapuz district of Iloilo City, recently celebrated achievement day for 37 children in conflict with the law seeking shelter at the facility. “This is the first time that Balay Dalayunan has held an achievement day,” said shelter head Elizabeth Sevilla. “While they are …
DRRM training held for media personnel
The Office of the Civil Defense-Region VI recently conducted a disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) training for media personnel in Iloilo City. According to Aletha Nogra of the regional office, the training intended to inform and educate reporters, writers, and editors on DRRM in a “Philippine context,” adding it also allows for the agency …
DOLE to host walk in Antique combatting child labor
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging the public to take part in their upcoming ‘Walk for a Cause’ in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique next week, May 1, combatting child labor practices. Participants will assemble at the EBJ Freedom Park, located in front of the Provincial Capitol grounds, at 5:30 a.m. The …
Skills training held for San Carlos City inmates
The Cooperatives and Livelihood Development Office (CLDO) recently conducted a skills training program on abaca fiber knotting for 22 San Carlos City Bureau of Jail Management and Penology inmates. Participants were experienced in making souvenir items and had attended a related training on abaca. CLDO Cooperatives Development Specialist I Grace Nequinto said participants would be …