Suspect claimed to be in a relationship with 13-year-old victim By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A high school teacher was arrested on allegations of molesting a 13-year-old student last Friday. While law enforcement has requested anonymity for both the victim and the suspect, Police Station 7 (PS7) commander, Police Major Sherlock Gabana, said the victim …
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Three earthquakes recorded over the weekend
Three earthquakes were recorded in the general vicinity over the weekend. The first tremor occurred early Saturday morning, around 1:09 a.m., when a 2.4-magnitude quake was detected south of Siaton, Negros Oriental; while, that afternoon, a 3.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded just before 5:35 p.m. near Anini-y, Antique. That evening, a 2.5-magnitude quake was recorded around …
Iloilo City mayor-elect considering kin of deceased city councilor to fill vacancy
Treñas: It is fair to give their family the chance to serve the people Following the recent death of Iloilo City Councilor Armand Parcon, Iloilo City Mayor-elect Jerry Treñas said he may recommend the late city official’s daughter to fill the vacancy on the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP). The mayor-elect believes an appropriate replacement should be …
Sole opposition member on
the Bacolod City SP takes oath By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Re-elected Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. took his oath of office as the twelfth member of the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) last Friday at the Acacia Hotel. As a member of the Asenso for Better Bacolod-Magbinuligay Kita para sa Kauswagan political …
No African swine fever threat in Negros Occidental –Provincial Veterinary Office
Public discouraged from purchasing pork products from China, HK, Vietnam By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office head, Dr. Renante Decena, there is currently no African swine fever threat in the province. The disease is currently ravaging hog farms in China and nearby Southeast Asian countries. Based on studies conducted …
Gasataya to seek national government support for NOHS gym
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to a request of support for a proposed gymnasium for Negros Occidental High School (NOHS), Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya said he would call on the national government for assistance. In addition to the congressman, NOHS Principal Mario Amaca also sought assistance from Negros Occidental Governor-elect …
Iloilo health office calls for blood donors
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO) has urged residents to help in the blood donation drive to aid the supply of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, provincial health officer, said Ilonggos should also pay attention to the blood donation “especially that dengue cases are on the rise.” From January 1 to …
Escalante: UNegA-Love Negros alliance will hold
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Cadiz City Mayor-elect Salvador Escalante, Jr., the merger between local political coalitions, the United Negros Alliance (UNegA) and Love Negros, will hold, noting, “As long as the merger holds, harmony will prevail.” “Right now, the ball is in the governor’s hands,” he added. “[Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose …
Bacolod City plans to expand next year’s ‘Inasal Festival’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival, which was held over the weekend, the Bacolod City government plans on expanding the event next year. Bacolod City Councilor Cindy Rojas, who chaired the event, said they plan on expanding next year’s event from the 30 chicken inasal establishments gathered for this …
Over 300 kilograms of waste collected during Dumaguete City clean-up event
Barangay captain: Garbage accumulates anew after one week By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Swim and Save 3.0, a coastal and underwater clean-up event that took place in Dumaguete City Barangays Calindagan and Tinago earlier this month, collected a total of 343.5 kilograms of non-biodegradable waste. According to Swim and Save movement co-founder Wayne Banaybanay, the …