Unite to defeat the virus

Posted by watchmen
July 16, 2019
Posted in OPINION

“Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” –Henry David Thoreau Anything destructive and fatal should compel the populace to unite and stop the menace. Whether it is a virus, terrorism, inclement weather, or war, the matter must be given priority in an effort to …

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Problems hound those who believe in the zodiac

Posted by watchmen
July 16, 2019
Posted in OPINION

“…So do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums or your sorcerers…” –Jeremiah 27:9   It’s quite odd. It would appear reporters ran out of news and decided to discuss Albay second district Rep. Joey Salceda evaluating the candidates for next house speaker based on their zodiac sign. According …

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NPA insurgent killed in Negros Oriental

Posted by watchmen
July 15, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent was killed over the weekend following a gun battle with government forces in Ayungon, Negros Oriental. Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion commander, Lt. Colonel Egberto Dacoscos, said they visited Barangay Carol-an, which is located in a mountainous area of the town, after receiving …

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Vallacar head tells brother to end dispute, ‘obey father’s wishes’

Posted by watchmen
July 15, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

Drivers temporarily halt service yesterday In response to Leo Rey Yanson, who was earlier ousted as president of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres Bus Liner, his successor, Roy Yanson, the former president’s older brother, called on his predecessor to end his legal feud, claiming it would “fulfill the wishes” of their …

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Iloilo City calls on public to assist in catching vandals

Posted by watchmen
July 15, 2019
Posted in HEADLINE

In response to cases of vandalism occurring across Iloilo City, the city government is calling on the local public to capture those responsible for such actions. City Hall is calling for individuals to take pictures and/or videos of people intentionally destroying landscapes and report the matter to authorities. Meanwhile, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he …

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Governor addresses teachers’ assembly

Posted by watchmen
July 15, 2019
Posted in TOP STORIES

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson addressed the 73rd Negros Island Region Teachers Federation Inc. (NIRTFI) representative assembly over the weekend at the Negros Occidental Teachers Federation Multi-Purpose Activity Center in Bacolod City and introduced his “Abanse Negrense,” which the governor said prioritizes education. “Teachers and educators are our nation-builders,” he stressed. The governor also …

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Provincial government internal audit division head appointed

Posted by watchmen
July 15, 2019
Posted in TOP STORIES

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently appointed Ma. Elisa Yanson to serve as officer-in-charge for the provincial government internal audit division, a department under the Office of the Governor. Lacson’s chief of staff, Dr. Jonathan Lobaton, said the appointment, which became effective earlier this month, came following the retirement …

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Two injured after truck overturned in Pontevedra

Posted by watchmen
July 15, 2019
Posted in TOP STORIES

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least two people were injured over the weekend after they truck they were aboard lost control and overturned in Pontevedra’s Barangay Don Salvador Benedicto. Police identified the two injured victims as Darry Esposo and a certain ‘Rhea Mae,’ a resident of Isabela. Pontevedra municipal police traffic investigator, Police Master …

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