Man stabbed in La Carlota

Posted by watchmen
August 9, 2023
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A man was stabbed dead inside a resort at Barangay Haguimit in Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City on Sunday, August 6.  The fatality was identified as 30-year-old Demi Alvitch Samson, while the suspect was Romeo Samillano. Police said the victim tried to pacify a commotion between Samillano and some resort visitors. However, the suspect allegedly …

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Negros Oriental to hire more doctors, nurses

Posted by watchmen
August 9, 2023
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Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria yesterday assured to hire more doctors and nurses for the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) after the Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas (DOH-7) designated it as a Level 2 facility. “The student doctors are already inquiring about possible jobs now that the NOPH is a Level 2 hospital …

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AICS hub cuts down on processing time, release of gov’t aid

Posted by watchmen
August 9, 2023
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Clients seeking help under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program in Negros Oriental are assured of shorter processing periods and faster release of government assistance following the opening of a new center in Dumaguete City. Governor Manuel Sagarbarria led the launch of the Special Action Group for Accelerated Response (SAGAR) Center at …

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Bacolod suffers back-to-back loss in MPBL

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August 9, 2023
Posted in SPORTS

  By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles dropped to their second straight loss in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after a 91-86 beating of Bacoor City Strikers at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Monday evening, August 7. The Bacolodnons were way behind at 76-53 after three quarters, but managed to …

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Dwight Ramos shows way as Gilas repeats over Iran 

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August 9, 2023
Posted in SPORTS

Dwight Ramos continued his steady presence on both ends for Gilas Pilipinas as the nationals pulled away late in the fourth quarter to escape Iran, 63-48, in the 2023 Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China on Monday night, August 7. The Filipinos closed out the pocket tournament riding on a two-game winning streak for …

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Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by Typhoons Egay and Falcon

Posted by watchmen
August 8, 2023
Posted in BUSINESS

Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Tuesday (02 August) that the agency has allocated P3 billion in calamity loan funds to help members affected by Typhoons Egay and Falcon. “Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated calamity loan funds to help affected members in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, and …

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‘I will never break the law’; Benitez to address Teves’ claims ‘in proper forum’

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August 8, 2023
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By Mae Singuay Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has responded to the accusations by suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. after the lawmaker was designated as a terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council. “I am the first person that will never, never break the law,” Benitez said during his press conference at the …

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PACE: NegOcc gov’t employees ready to undergo drug tests

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August 8, 2023
Posted in TOP STORIES

  By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial government employees are ready to undergo drug testing after allegations surfaced that some of them were involved in the use and sale of illegal drugs. Ruben Diamante, Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE) president, said they fully support Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson’s proposal to conduct random …

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