Victim was the sister of slain drug lord Richard Prevendido The barangay captain for Barangay Bakhaw, in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district, along with a helper were shot dead at a beach resort in Barangay Idcadlum, San Joaquin, Iloilo yesterday. Barangay Captain Remia Prevendido-Gregori and her helper Analee Antipatria were both reported deceased; while the …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Lady of Mercy Hospital to remain open until July 30
Following a meeting between the Bacolod City government and officials from the Bacolod Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) last week, a pending resolution was drafted to allow the facility to remain open until July 30 instead of closing as originally planned. Without much information disclosed regarding details …
PhilHealth owes P6B to private hospitals
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) owes private hospitals across the country P6 billion in unpaid bills, Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAP) president, Dr. Rustico Jimenez, recently revealed. He speculated the situation may force more private hospitals to close down, saying, “PhilHealth is paying, but it …
San Jose earthquake drill assessment: Uninformed, passive participation
The San Jose de Buenavista Business Park played host to last week’s 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, where evaluators found participants to be uninformed and passive. In their post-drill assessment, evaluators said those taking part in the event appeared “uninformed” or “refused to respond knowing it [was] only a drill.” The drill was conducted …
Talisay City resident arrested for brandishing pistol
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 49-year-old man was arrested by patrolling barangay tanods after he was seen brandishing a firearm yesterday morning at San Juan Yusay in Barangay Dos Hermanas, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as Reynaldo Valenciano, a resident of Barangay E. Lizares in the said city. Talisay City …
Kabankalan City food stall robbed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A food stall selling roast chicken along Guanzon Street in Barangay 3, Kabankalan City was robbed at knifepoint over the weekend. Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Kim Rico, a cashier for the Andok’s Lechon Manok branch in the said city. Based on information provided by Rico, while he …
PDEA-6 tops in anti-illegal drug operations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) topped anti-illegal drug operations for two consecutive terms. Based on data from January to June 2018, PDEA-6 recorded the highest number of accomplishments, which include the arrests of high-value drug targets and target-listed drug personalities. Most were reported in Negros Occidental. The …
Small town lottery firm hosts ‘Hampangan’ at Kabankalan City hospital
Small town lottery firm Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. (SLBI) recently hosted their Traveling Hampangan, an event featuring a playground and snacks, for 23 local children at the Lorenzo D. Zayco District Hospital in Kabankalan City. Host The event visited a pediatric ward, where patients were treated to games, entertainment, and lunch. In addition, Lucky …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Emergency Repair of Well #26 (Villa Angela) Schedule: Ongoing Affected Area: Villa Angela Subdivision Residents of the affected areas are advised to take necessary measures to …
The Istambay Issue (Part 1)
The “istambay” issue made Marikina City decent under the leadership of Bayani Fernando, who currently serves as the city’s first district congressman. In the city, there was never any opposition because local residents understood the value of not taking up the loitering, or “istambay,” habit. During his time as mayor, Fernando prohibited loitering on the …