303IB: NPA remains the biggest threat to the elections By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander, Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, claimed the New People’s Army (NPA) remains the biggest threat in terms of security for next month’s midterm elections. In an interview with Watchmen Daily Journal over the …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Holy Week 2019
VTI assures travelling via Ceres bus is safe By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Vallacar Transit Inc., the parent company for the bus service, recently assured those travelling during the Holy Week observance that bus travel is safe. VTI Media and Public Relations Manager Jade Seballos said they will monitor all bus units to …
Iloilo PHO suggests daily baths to avoid summer diseases
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO) is recommending daily baths as a way to avoid summer diseases such as scabies, mumps, chicken pox, various skin infections, among other ailments. “Kon indi ka maligo naga-dry ang skin (If you don’t take a bath, your skin will be dry),” explained Iloilo PHO head, Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado. …
Several hurt after jeepney overturns in Granada due to steering malfunction
Earlier Bacolod City jeepney incident also caused by faulty steering mechanism By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several passengers were injured after the public utility jeepney (PUJ) swerved and overturned in a sugarcane field over the weekend in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. According to the driver Rolex Talimodao, he was traveling west along Burgos Road …
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2019
Talisay City candidate wins Lin-ay sang Negros 2019 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Talisay City’s Roxanne Toleco was crowned Lin-ay sang Negros last Friday during the coronation night at Panaad Park and Stadium. In an interview with members of the media following the event, the newly-crowned beauty queen said she is thankful to …
Faulty wiring blamed for armored van fire in Talisay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An armored van was heavily damaged after it burst into flames last Saturday in Barangay Bubog, Talisay City. Based on information provided by the local Bureau of Fire Protection, the armored van, which was owned by ATP Incorporated, was returning to Bacolod City after collecting cash from a shopping …
2019 Midterm Elections
DILG files charges against 52 barangay officials By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III recently confirmed they have filed charges against 52 barangay captains and officials who allegedly participated in campaigns for candidates in the midterm elections, which are set to take place …
‘Ka Frank’ yet to receive additional charges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander, Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, said detained National Democratic Front (NDF) spokesperson Ka Frank Fernandez has yet to receive additional criminal charges following his arrest last month in Liliw, Laguna. According to Arevalo, Fernandez, along with his wife Cleofe, had already been arraigned …
Holy Week 2019
PDRRMO on ‘heightened alert’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) is currently on “heightened alert” in preparation for the Holy Week observance. PDRRMO head Zeaphard Caelian said he has ordered all personnel to install assistance desks at beach resorts and churches across the province. …
Guimaras town ready for visitors this Holy Week
The municipality of Jordan in Guimaras is ready to welcome pilgrims and visitors arriving for the annual “Pagtaltal” or the pilgrimage to the Balaan Bukid. Now on its 44th year, the “Pagtaltal” depicts the life of Jesus Christ, who offered His life for us, Bartolome Togonon, executive director of the Pagtaltal Foundation Inc., said during …