Ferrer calls for meeting with NOPPO, BJMP officials today By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer recently called on authorities to conduct an investigation into allegations that a major drug syndicate is operating within the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Bago City’s Barnagay Tabunan. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Ordinance seeks to ban balloons, lanterns in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An ordinance is being proposed before the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod prohibiting the release of certain balloons and lighted sky lanterns. According to City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., who authored the proposal, said the ordinance passed its first reading last week. “Balloon launches are bad [for] the environment, particularly to …
Petition calls for an end to stray dog ‘mercy killings’ in Iloilo City
City partially blames dogs for the destruction of plants A change.org petition is calling for an end to the “mercy killing” of stray dogs in Iloilo City. “These stray dogs are suffering everyday on the streets, either by hunger, maltreatment, or abuse,” the petition notes. “These dogs deserve a second chance at a better life.” “Be the …
CHMSC named a ‘top-performing school’
By Rommel M. Azucena, Jr. Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) was recently recognized as a “top-performing school” after posted a 98 percent passing rate in this month’s civil engineering licensure examination. The school produced 49 new civil engineers. The exam was held between November 9 and 10. In total, 6,510 out of 15,075 passed. …
Government procurement office inaugurated in Bacolod City
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led last week’s inauguration of the new Negros Occidental Procurement Service office along Cottage Road in Bacolod City. Office clientele includes local government units, government agencies, state colleges and universities, and other various government-controlled entities. Through their services, clientele are able to acquire office supplies, various devices, pertinent equipment, …
Sardine, mackerel fishing in the Visayan Sea closed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), as of last week, declared a three-month closure for fishing sardines and mackerel in the Visayan Sea. The policy will remain in effect until February 15, 2020. Mandated by Fisheries Administrative Order 167-3, the closed fishing season is an annual measure by …
Dad strikes child with hammer in Tangub
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 13-year-old minor was recently hospitalized after he was allegedly struck by his father with a hammer in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub. Police have requested anonymity for the victim but identified the suspect as 54-year-old Fortunato Panaligan, a resident of the barangay’s Purok Matahom. Based on initial investigations carried out …
Motion filed in response to release of 31 militants
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, through the Peace, Law Enforcement, and Development Support Cluster, a division of the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict-6, filed a motion for reconsideration before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Bacolod City in response to last week’s of 31 …
Bacolod City official: Local Badjao population expected to increase
Public advised against giving them money By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head Pacita Tero, with the holiday season approaching, the local population of Badjaos, who are often seen begging on the street, is expected to increase. She noted, there is already a noticeable increase in the …
Year-end bonuses for police officers confirmed
Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lt. General Archie Francisco Gamboa, yesterday confirmed law enforcement officials would be receiving a year-end bonus with the approval of a P7.4 billion allocation. According to PNP comptrollership director, Police Major General Jose Victor Ramos, 205,189 will be eligible for bonuses, which will amount to the equivalent of one month’s …