By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The most wanted robber in Bacolod City was gunned down by law enforcement after he allegedly opened fire at arresting police officers Wednesday afternoon in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 24-year-old Jibbert Villanueva, a resident of Purok Lubi in the city’s Barangay 3 and considered …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Cimatu: Around 90% of illegal structure owners on Boracay agreed to demolition
According to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu, the rehabilitation of shuttered resort island Boracay is going well, noting a welcome reception from local resident and business owners, along with cooperation from the community on compliance measures. He pointed out, most residents and business owners have agreed to demolishing their illegal …
Russian Ambassador in Bacolod City for Inasal Festival
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev is visiting Bacolod City today and is expected to attend the 1st Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival, which is expected to begin tomorrow, May 5. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he invited Khovaev as guest of honor for the event in order …
President affirms necessity for Congress to act in order to end ‘contractualization’
During his Labor Day address at the IC3 Convention Center in Cebu City, President Rodrigo Duterte affirmed Congress must act in order to formally end the practice of “job contractualization.” Despite signing an executive order to end contractualization earlier this week, the president pointed out there are more necessary steps to make it a long-term …
23K Iloilo Electoral Board members undergo training for May 14 polls
About 23,000 members of the Electoral Board (EB) in Iloilo province yesterday started their eight-day training in preparation for the incoming May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Elizabeth Doronila, provincial officer of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), said the training will allow members of the electoral board to know their specific duties during elections …
Loans offered for displaced Boracay workers
With the recent closure of resort destination Boracay, the Social Security System (SSS) announced they would be offering loans for member-borrowers affected by the development. “We would like to show our dear members that SSS is there whenever they need help,” said SSS Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc. Eligible recipients may borrow between P1,000 …
Governor wants animal hub investigation expedited
Board Member: Hopefully, the investigation will be transparent By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. reportedly wants to hasten the ongoing investigation into the controversial Negros First Animal Hub, which is being constructed within the Panaad Park and Stadium. Negros Occidental Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr. said the governor …
Integrated school-based health services launched in WV
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 …
Four arrested in Silay City drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four suspected drug personalities were arrested Wednesday morning following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as 22-year-old Ranilo Dela Cruz, Jr., 37-year-old Leser John Sazon, 33-year-old Ramie Lozañes, and 35-year-old Ernesto Polvorosa; all residents of the said city. Silay City police …
Mother mauled while clutching baby
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A mother was reportedly mauled recently by four unidentified people while she was clutching her baby in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City. Police refused to name the victim, but confirmed she is 22-year-old and a resident of the city’s Barangay 11. Based on complaints filed with Police Station 6 (PS6), …