The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) targeted to arrest seven top leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Panay and Negros islands before the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls to ensure peace during the voting exercise. In an interview on September 14, Lt. Colonel J-Jay Javines, …
Monthly Archives: September 2023
BSKE bets not allowed in mass payout: DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded candidates in the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) that their presence is not welcome during the mass payout, especially for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). AICS was among the programs of the government exempted from the spending ban as stipulated …
Kaya FC blanks Stallion in PFF Women’s League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo women’s team scored a dominant 15-0 triumph over Stallion-Laguna Football Club in the 2023 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite on Saturday night, September 16. Kathleen Camille Rodriguez spearheaded the offense with four goals, while Negrense Hazel Lustan, …
UST prevails over Lady Altas in Shakey’s Super League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses had a rousing start in the Shakey’s Super League as they defeated the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas, 25-12, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21, at the San Juan Arena on Saturday night, September 16. Incoming rookie Angeline Poyos was named Player of …
Cone’s immediate goal for Gilas? Improve every day
Of course, their main target is to win the Asian Games gold. But for coach Tim Cone, his immediate goal for Gilas Pilipinas was to improve every practice day as they headed to Hangzhou for the Asiad. “We just focus on practicing every day. And then tomorrow, we’ll practice again. And then, the day after …
Intensified campaign ; NegOcc trains advocates to boost anti-drug drive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) intensifying the agency’s anti-drug campaign in the province. The signing of MOA on Thursday, September 14, on behalf of PDEA is Assistant Regional Director Marjorie Ballesteros. The MOA is related to …
Bacolod earns P700-K a month for implementing traffic ordinance
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government earns an average P700,000 per month for the implementation of the ordinance against colorum tricycles-for-hire plying in the city. Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Major Junji Liba, said since they started implementing City Ordinance (CO) 185, which regulates the operation of tricycles and grants franchise …
Training for BSKE poll board members begins next week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The training for teachers who will serve as electoral board members for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) will start next week. Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria said a total of 37,461 teachers will undergo training until October 21. In Bacolod …
674 La Carlota gov’t employees undergo surprise drug tests
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A surprise drug testing was administered to 674 government employees in Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City on Thursday, September 14. La Carlota Mayor Rex Jalando-on said the employees who underwent testing include regulars, job orders, and casual staff. Jalando-on led the activity together with the City Health Office and …
Intensified anti-crime ops yield over 3-K arrests
Intensified anti-criminality operations in Negros Oriental have led to the arrest of over 3,000 suspects during the first three quarters of the year. At the Kapihan sa PIA forum on Thursday, September 14, Major Antonio Jabar, chief of the Police Community Affairs and Development Unit (PCADU) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said …