NAFLU-KMU wants a P750 increase to the minimum wage By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Federation of Labor Union-Kilusang Mayo Uno (NAFLU-KMU) held a protest rally yesterday afternoon, where they demanded higher wages and an end to job contractualization. During a press conference at the Negros Press Club prior to their rally, …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Odicta drug group member shot dead after resisting arrest in Iloilo City
A drug personality associated with the Odicta drug group was shot dead yesterday during a drug bust in Barangay Boulevard, located in Iloilo City’s Molo district. Police identified the suspect as 52-year-old Alex Blanca, who died of multiple gunshot wounds after allegedly resisting arrest. According to Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) chief, Police Senior Inspector …
Cadiz City forest fire quelled
20-ha of forest land destroyed By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The blaze that began last week at Sitio Igcamalig, located in Barangay Mabini, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, has been quelled, according to Cadiz City Mayor Patrick Escalante. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Escalante estimated around 20 hectares of forest land was destroyed …
4.0-magnitude earthquake recorded west of Sipalay City
Fourth quake detected in the region in two weeks By Paulo Loreto Lim According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Occidental yesterday afternoon, with the epicenter located just west of Sipalay City. The tremor is the fourth recorded in the Western Visayas since a 2.0-magnitude …
Over 200 OFWs repatriated from UAE via amnesty program
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed a total of 216 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned home as part of the ongoing amnesty program the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is offering for those in the country illegally or have overstayed their visa. The latest batch of 116 OFWs arrived in Manila from Dubai over …
DOH rebuffs Biron-sponsored resolution calling e-cigarettes an ‘alternative’
Reduced risks from e-cigarettes remain unproven –statement In response to HR 1885, which urges the Department of Health (DOH) to promote “harm reduction measures” as part of the ongoing national tobacco control strategy, with a particular focus on “the use of electronic cigarettes as an alternative for smokers,” a recent release by DOH affirmed, …
TESDA awards local congressman
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recently awarded Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez a 2018 Kabalikat Award in recognition of efforts made in the promotion and enhancement of the agency’s technical-vocational education and training (TVET) program. The Kabalikat Awards are divided into several categories, including recognition for institutional, industry, local government …
Western Visayas among leading regions in swine inventory
Top five regions account for over 50% of nation’s supply According to a recent Swine Situation Report, released last week by the Philippine Statistics Authority, in the second quarter of 2018, there was a nearly two percent increase in the nation’s swine inventory, or the number of live domesticated animals present, with the Western …
Motel guest shot in Bacolod City
Cops suspect a drug deal gone wrong By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 34-year-old man was seriously wounded after he was shot while trying to check-in at a local motel Sunday night in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as Virgilio Lopez, a resident of Barangay Guinhalaran, Silay City. Police Station …
Barangay officials undergo DILG training today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Newly-elected Bacolod City barangay officials are expected to attend a training seminar by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today. Bacolod City-DILG officer-in-charge Ma. Joy Maredith Madayag said all barangay officials, comprised of 61 barangay captains and Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons, and 427 barangay kagawads, are required …