After a recent discussion among permanent representatives to the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), which played host to World Health Organization (WHO) director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Philippine Permanent Representative Evan P. Garcia affirmed the Philippines was on course to achieving universal healthcare. According to a release from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Dumaguete City broadcaster in critical condition after being shot
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A radio broadcaster is currently in critical condition after being shot by an unidentified gunmen yesterday morning outside a Dumaguete City radio station. Police identified the victim as Edmund Sestoso, a broadcaster for DZGB-FM Dumaguete and former National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP) chapter chairman in Negros …
Four Negros Occidental barangays considered ‘election watchlist areas’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) announced four far-flung barangays in four Negros Occidental towns are considered election watchlist areas (EWAS) for the upcoming May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., said the communities are located in Moises Padilla, …
Almost 10% of OFWs are from the Western Visayas –PSA
According to a recent report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), there are a total 2.3 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), based on a 2017 survey, with workers from the Western Visayas comprising 9.5 percent, the third-highest number in the country. Calabarzon contributed the highest number of workers with 20.7 percent, followed by Central Luzon …
Cimatu: Boracay establishments with illegal sewage connections face immediate closure
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu recently affirmed Boracay establishments found with illegal sewage connections would face immediate closure, saying he would cancel environment-related clearances until violations are addressed. “We will hold them responsible and make them pay,” he stated. The cabinet official noted, back in February, establishments found to be …
Suspected burglar cornered in Kabankalan City
A suspected burglar was arrested after he was cornered by the individual he was attempting to rob Sunday morning at Sitio Mohon in Barangay 1, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 28-year-old Robert John Gutierrez, a resident of Barangay 4, Himamaylan City. Kabankalan City police said the victim, identified as 43-year-old …
One dead, two wounded in La Carlota City scuffle
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one person was killed, while another two were wounded during a scuffle yesterday morning in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 37-year-old Winnie Sarona, a resident of Bago City; while the wounded were identified as 19-year-old John Paul Balena and a 15-year-old, whose …
Employers’ forum kicks off 3-day Labor Day observance in Region 6
A forum that gathered more than 120 employers from Western Visayas kicked off the three-day celebration of the Labor Day celebration in Iloilo City yesterday. Amy Judicpa, Information Officer at the Department of Labor and Employment VI (DOLE-6), said the forum, in partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), is focusing on …
Human rights group demands immediate end to ‘contractualization’
According to a release by Workers Against Tyranny, Corruption, and Human rights violation (WATCH), the group is calling on President Rodrigo Duterte to push through with his campaign promise to end the practice of ‘contractualization’ by issuing an executive order. “Workers are just being played,” said WATCH co-convener Roland C. de la Cruz. “It has …
Provincial Veterinary Office looks to vaccinate at least 70% of dogs in Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is presently conducting a massive vaccination campaign for all dogs as part of an anti-rabies program. In a radio interview yesterday, PVO head, Dr. Renante Decena, said they are hoping to vaccinate at least 70 percent of the 170,000 dogs in Negros …