Following the recent death of DZGB-FM Dumaguete broadcaster Edmund Sestoso, who succumbed to three gunshot wounds after being shot by unidentified gunmen earlier this week, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) released a statement officially declaring the incident a “media killing.” A sub-group, called the Special Investigation Task Group Sestoso (SITG Sestoso), has …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Wounded Dumaguete City broadcaster dies
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Dumaguete City-based broadcaster who was shot by unidentified gunmen succumbed to his wounds on Tuesday at the Silliman University Medical Center. Dumaguete City Police Office (DCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Jonathan Pineda, confirmed 46-year-old Edmund Sestoso succumbed to three gunshot wounds to his chest, arms, and legs. Pineda …
BCC charter amended for ‘Free Tuition Law’ inclusion
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to a radio report yesterday, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia reportedly signed an ordinance seeking to amend the Bacolod City College (BCC) charter. The ordinance was reported to be the only missing requirement for BCC to qualify for free tuition under RA 10931, or the Universal Access to …
70 hired on-the-spot during Labor Day job fair in Iloilo City
A total of 70 applicants were hired on-the-spot during Tuesday’s Labor Day job fair conducted by the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Iloilo City. Salome Siaton, Assistant Regional Director of DOLE 6 (Western Visayas), said those hired on-the-spot were all for local employment. “We are happy for them because …
Governor signs agreement granting scholarships for over 200 students
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday signed a memorandum of agreement granting scholarships to 215 students through the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP) at the Bacolod Business Inn in Bacolod City. “Negrenses are intelligent and skillful people, we just need to properly develop and motivate them,” the governor said. “The opportunity is there, it’s …
Suspected murderer arrested in Himamaylan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected murderer was arrested by police late Tuesday evening after a warrant was issued against him at Sitio Road Crusher in Barangay 4, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Roslyn Gutierrez, a resident of the said area. Himamaylan City police chief, Police Chief Inspector …
Minor drowns at Hinigaran resort
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 10-year-old was killed after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon at a resort located in Barangay Pilar, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Shiela Mae Aliling, a resident of Barangay Calapi in the said municipality. Investigations by Hinigaran police said, while Aliling’s family was looking …
Seven rescued after boat capsizes in Manapla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Seven people were rescued Tuesday afternoon after the boat they were riding capsized off the coast of Manapla, Negros Occidental. Based on reports released by Manapla municipal police, the boat, identified as the M/V Fantasy, which originated from the town of Culasi, Iloilo, was heading toward Manapla, when, around …
2019 Conference will promote Bacolod City to the world –IMACO Chief
Mayor: The MassKara Festival really belongs to the world During a recent site inspection conducted by International Mask Arts and Culture Organization (IMACO) officials and staff, alongside Bacolod City government officials, discussions of the 2019 IMACO International Conference host city had those gathered talking about the ‘City of Smiles’ on a global scale. “The …
Negros Occidental poultry production hit by warm weather
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has advised poultry growers in Negros Occidental to reduce loading capacity amid the heat that could result to mortality among the chicken population. Dr. Renante Decena, head of the PVO, said that as of the last week of April, monthly broiler production suffered five to seven percent mortality rate. He …