Three government agencies in Western Visayas (WV) have agreed to collaborate and integrate their efforts to carry out various school-based health services. Dr. Renilyn R. Reyes, head of the Family Health and Nutrition Cluster of the Department of Health VI (DOH-6), said they are partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
DOH-6 to provide health supplements for female students
The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) recently announced they would begin providing iron folate acid supplements for female students throughout the region beginning in July. According to a release, through the program, the department intends to prevent iron deficiency anemia, improve school performance, and reduce absenteeism. Non-profit health organization Livestrong notes, common side effects of …
Wanted drug personality arrested in Himamaylan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Himamaylan City’s eighth-most wanted street-level drug target was arrested early Thursday morning following a buy-bust operation at Purok 1 in the city’s Barangay Sara-et. Police identified the suspect as 40-year-old Leslie Valeriano, a resident of the said area. Himamaylan City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Antonio Benitez, Jr., said …
Alleged hit-and-run victim found dead in Cadiz City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man believed to be a victim of a hit-and-run incident was found dead yesterday morning at Kilometer 49 in Barangay Caduhaan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. Police have yet to identify the man as they did not find any identification on his person. Traffic investigator, Police Officer 2 (PO2) …
Aklan poultry inventory up 33%
The number of poultry in Aklan increased by 33 percent as of January 1, 2018 based on the latest record of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-Aklan. Data showed that the province’s inventory of poultry as of the reference period reached 1,280,287 heads higher by 319,435 compared to 960,852 heads. Chicken registered the highest inventory of 1,225,541 …
Over P1.2M in assistance provided for displaced Boracay workers –DSWD
According to the release put out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) yesterday, a total P1,281,500 has already been distributed for 470 workers who have been displaced since the recent closure of resort destination Boracay. Earlier, DSWD officer-in-charge Emmanuel A. Leyco affirmed the agency was in good shape to provide assistance. “Mayroon …
Gasataya requests anti-rabies vaccines from DOH-6
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya yesterday requested an “urgent delivery” of anti-rabies vaccines from the Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6). According to the congressman, a request was sent on May 1, which was replied to with 120 vaccines for the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) animal bites …
DepEd to Comelec: Higher allowances for poll workers
With the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections set to take place on May 14, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones called for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to increase allowances for poll workers, which are primarily comprised of school teachers. “DepEd teachers and personnel have long been at the forefront of every …
80 ‘election watchlist areas’ in NegOcc –NOPPO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) yesterday confirmed there are at least 80 barangays throughout Negros Occidental considered as election watchlist areas (EWAs). NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., said the declarations were made following workshops and conferences between the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Armed …
Minor drowns in Talisay City subdivision swimming pool
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A female minor died following a drowning incident late Sunday afternoon at a club house swimming pool in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 14-year-old Sheila Mae Dela Cruz, a resident of Barangay Zone 12-A in the said city. Talisay City police said the victim was …