Iloilo City government encourages residents to be prepared The Iloilo City government recently called on city residents to be prepared for the onset of Tropical Depression Samuel, which is expected to strike the city today. “We encourage people to prepare ready-to-eat food packs, store water, and pack clothes in case of evacuation,” said Iloilo City …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Tropical Depression Samuel
Passengers stranded across the Western Visayas due to suspended sea travel By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Passengers and cargo were left stranded at various ports across the Western Visayas after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended all sea travel in response to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placing the region under …
P240K worth of drugs confiscated in Brgy. 2
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least P240,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized late Monday evening following a buy-bust operation at Purok Cagaycay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City. Police identified the arrested suspects as Rona Saldua, Liezl Largo, Rodalyn Maraviles, and Mark Cesar Galo. Cops also apprehended a minor, whom they have requested to …
Victorias City minor kills self following break-up
Victorias City minor kills self following break-up By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Grade 8 student was found dead over the weekend in their Victorias City home. Police refused to identified the victim. Based on a statement provided by the victim’s aunt, they were found hanging inside their room around 5:30 p.m. She went on …
PCSO opens Guimaras branch
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recently opened a branch in Barangay San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras, marking the agency’s 15th branch in the Visayas. According to Guimaras Governor Samuel Gumarin, who was present for the opening, the branch a “big leap in the provision of curative and health services.” Guimaras Vice Governor John Edward G. …
Remains found in La Carlota City identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains recently found in a sugarcane field in Barangay Ayungon, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental have been identified by the city’s local police force. Police identified the victim as 26-year-old Merlyn Villamar, a resident of Barangay Guintorilan, San Enrique. La Carlota City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Romeo Vargas, …
Remains found in La Carlota City identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains recently found in a sugarcane field in Barangay Ayungon, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental have been identified by the city’s local police force. Police identified the victim as 26-year-old Merlyn Villamar, a resident of Barangay Guintorilan, San Enrique. La Carlota City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Romeo Vargas, …
Iloilo CDRRMO, UP Visayas collaborate during disaster risk reduction program
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) recently collaborated with the University of the Philippines-Visayas (UP Visayas) on disaster risk reduction efforts during the school’s National Service Training Program. “We are hoping that, with the experience, it will tighten our design on how to introduce the DRRM program to students, how to start …
Salinas’ faith in judicial process
“I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see God open up new doors.” –Joel Osteen It pays to have a positive mindset and faith in the judicial system. When the Office of the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal of Police Senior Superintendent …
2018 AFF Suzuki Cup
Azkals look to remain undefeated tonight at the Panaad By Paulo Loreto Lim After opening their 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign with a 2-0 record, defeating Singapore and Timor-Leste in their first two group stage matches, the Philippine national football team, the Azkals, next face defending champions Thailand tonight at 7:30 p.m. at …