The Regional Development Council-Western Visayas (RDC-6) is seeking to develop a unified approach to regional security aligned with the administration’s national security policy. The proposed action was tackled during the joint meeting of the RDC-6, Regional Peace and Order Council-6, and Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-6 held at the L’ Fisher Hotel in …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
NegOr cops gear up for anti-SONA protests
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is gearing up to respond to possible protest actions at the local level during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Monday, July 22. Lt. Stephen Polinar, NOPPO spokesperson, said yesterday simulation exercises were held alongside refresher training for Civil Disturbance Management units. …
More than 3-K wanted persons arrested in H1
Various units of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) arrested a total of 3,004 wanted persons in the region, including those who have bounty on their heads, as a result of 2,387 operations during the first semester of 2024. Records showed that of the total arrested, 512 were most wanted persons (MWP) and 2,492 …
Bacolodnon Barcelona commits to Junior Archers in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Paul Barcelona of the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts is continuing his high school basketball career with the De La Salle Zobel Junior Archers in the UAAP boys basketball tournament. According to the Bacolod City-native guard, being recruited by Junior Archers head coach Boris Aldeguer is a fulfillment of …
Marcial primed to complete redemption in Olympics return
Eumir Marcial has the chance to finish the Philippines’ search for Olympic boxing gold in the upcoming 2024 Paris Games. In the 100th year of the country’s participation in the quadrennial meet, the Association of Boxing Alliances (ABAP) is hoping to finally clinch the elusive boxing gold in the Summer Games. ABAP secretary-general Marcus …
Strong Group dismantles Malaysia to remain perfect in Jones Cup
Strong Group Athletics (SGA) Philippines remains perfect midway through their 43rd William Jones Cup campaign. The Charles Tiu-coached squad dismantled Malaysia, 89-54, during their faceoff on Wednesday night, July 17, in Taiwan to remain spotless in four games. Chris McCullough was still SGA’s best player as he delivered 16 points, five rebounds, an assist, …
Pag-IBIG Fund earns 12th ‘Unmodified Opinion’ from COA
THE Pag-IBIG Fund has received another ‘Unmodified Opinion’ from the Commission on Audit (COA) for the 12th consecutive year, top officials announced on Tuesday, July 16. In a letter dated June 21, 2024, state auditors informed the agency that it has rendered an unmodified opinion on the fairness of the presentation of Pag-IBIG Fund’s financial …
Work-related? Police eye work as motive in contractor’s shooting
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Station 9 is looking into a work-related issue as the possible motive behind the shooting of a contractor in Bacolod City’s Barangay Sum-ag on Tuesday, July 16. BCPO Station 9 commander, Police Captain Michael Tuburan, said they are still checking the background of the victim, 39-year-old Gregg Alvin Gelito, to …
Bridging the gap
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Over P50 million. That’s how much New York University (NYU) will receive to train dentists and other health professionals to provide oral health care to people with disabilities and complex medical conditions. The NYU College of Dentistry received the nearly $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), …
Heroic leadership in campus clubs
By Herman M. Lagon Student clubs thrive beyond lecture halls and libraries in university corridors. These organizations foster transformative leadership, not just extracurriculars. Students learn, network and become global leaders here. According to leadership guru Chris Lowney, in these settings, bravery, courage and a commitment to positive change define heroic leadership. Heroic university club leadership …