Let’s always honor our parents

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
Posted in OPINION

Let’s never forget the fourth commandment. In fact, with the current temper of the times, we have to re-intensify our observance of this commandment that seems to be taken for granted nowadays for a number of reasons. For one, there seems to be a generalized weakening of family life in the world today. More parents …

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nCoV delikado? Mas malaki ang Diyos ko diyan!

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
Posted in OPINION

INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “…Ako ay si Yahweh, wala nang iba pa; walang ibang Tagapagligtas, maliban sa akin…” (Isaias 43:11, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya).   *** NOVEL CORONA VIRUS DELIKADO? MAS MALAKI ANG DIYOS KO DIYAN! Nagkakagulo sa ngayon ang maraming mga kababayan natin, lalo na yung may mga social media platorms gaya ng Facebook, matapos …

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Remembering our heroes in the digital age

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
Posted in OPINION

Philippine history is not lacking in stories of heroes who fought bravely for our country. From the Spanish era until today, we have Filipinos who resisted oppression, fought for freedom, and, in many cases, died for their cause. Ironically, in today’s Information Age, it appears younger generations do not know much about our national heroes, …

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Power Advisory

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
Posted in TOP STORIES

Power Interruption in the Service Area The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) informs consumers that maintenance activity will be conducted, which will result in power interruptions. Date: Sunday (February 2) from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Reason(s): Installation of steel pole, replacement of …

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Suspension of int’l flights to Iloilo sought

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
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  To protect the province from the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Iloilo’s provincial and local governments have separately called for the temporary suspension of international flights to and from the province through the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town. On Thursday, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. requested Leah Vallido, operations manager of Cebu …

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Treñas acquitted in graft case

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
Posted in TOP STORIES

The Sandiganbayan acquitted Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas in a graft case stemming from an alleged misuse of P500,000 in Priority Development Assistance Fund in 2003. “I have always believed that in the end the truth will set us free,” the mayor said in a text message. The ruling by the Sandiganbayan-Seventh Division, made …

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Pontevedra senior killed in traffic incident

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
Posted in TOP STORIES

A senior citizen was killed Thursday morning following a traffic incident along Rizal Street in Pontevedra’s Barangay II Poblacion. Authorities identified the fatality as 60-year-old Jover Geolingo Garina of the town’s Barangay Miranda. According to police, the victim was driving northbound aboard his motorcycle and, while shifting to the inner lane of the road, was …

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Drug offender arrested in Victorias City

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
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A drug offender was arrested Thursday afternoon in Victorias City’s Barangay 19-A. Victorias City Police Station officer-in-charge, Police Lt. Coronel Eduardo Corpuz, identified the suspect as 29-year-old Palma ‘Boyboy’ Pilante of the said neighborhood. Police seized seven heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu, buy-bust money worth P500 and P10,000, other drug paraphernalia, a mobile phone, and …

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Water Advisory

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February 1, 2020
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Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs consumers they may experience a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area due to an intermittent power supply. Schedule: Sunday, February 2 Affected Areas:  The corner of Burgos Avenue and Granada Road; Barangays Villamonte, Bata, …

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American pedophile nabbed in Sagay City pending deportation

Posted by watchmen
February 1, 2020
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After earlier arresting 72-year-old Richard Bruce Weiser, who is wanted for child molestation in the United States, the Bureau of Immigration reported he is currently being held at their Taguig City detention center pending deportation. He was earlier charged by the Harris County District Court in Texas for sexually molesting a 14-year-old minor. Weiser is …

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