By JEN BAYLON Police believe that the confiscated large supply of illegal drugs in Bacolod City in recent days is being reserved, possibly due to the growing demand in time for the MassKara Festival. In a radio interview yesterday, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director Colonel Joeresty Coronica said there is demand for illegal drugs where people …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Stella Maris Philippines: Seafarers must guard their votes
By Dennis Gorecho Government positions should not serve as a means for personal gain or privilege. This was the reminder from Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo in his homily during the September 22, 2024 Mass at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) headquarters in Manila as part of the opening ceremonies of the 29th National Seafarers’ …
Voting without choices
By Herman M. Lagon The essence of democracy lies in the competition of ideas, and nowhere is this more evident than during elections. In Iloilo City, recent developments in the political landscape between Representative Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda and Executive Assistant Raisa Treñas have highlighted what happens when that competition diminishes. Initially expected to face off …
150 San Carlos City gov’t employees undergo random drug testing
By JEN BAYLON A total of 150 job order and regular employees from the San Carlos City Agriculture Office underwent random drug testing on Monday, October 14. San Carlos Mayor Renato Gustilo announced that the random drug testing was organized by the San Carlos City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (SCCADAC), in collaboration with San Carlos Doctor’s …
Benitez did not sign NIR Act’s IRR
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said he did not sign the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 12000 or the Negros Island Region (NIR) Act. Benitez said his reason for not signing the IRR was the provision did not include the establishment of satellite offices in the provinces. “We wanted the …
Bacolod City, NegOcc cleared of mpox cases
The 10 suspected cases of mpox in Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental have been declared negative, City Health Office (CHO) data showed yesterday. Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment Sanitation Division, said six are from this highly urbanized city, while the four are from different parts of the province. “Those admitted …
Negros Oriental police set up internal security training
The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is set to conduct a 60-day Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) for 171 police personnel in the province. In a Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting, NOPPO provincial director Colonel Ronan Claraval said this exercise will help improve the skills and knowledge of the trainees in …
DA-SRA synergy pushed under Negros Island Region
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is pushing for synergy with the Department of Agriculture (DA) through sharing of its available resources under the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Jose Albert Barrogo was named officer in charge (OIC) Regional Executive Director of the DA-NIR after serving as the regional technical director for operations and extension of …
Quezon Huskers eliminate Negros Muscovados in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon Huskers leaned on a strong second half performance to eliminate the Negros Muscovados, 94-66, in Game 2 of the MPBL Southern Division quarterfinals at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City on Monday night, October 14. Robin Roño caught fire in the last two quarters to finish …
Negrense Pastrana helps UST defeat UP in UAAP basketball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana made some valuable contributions as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses defeated the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 84-57, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Negrense cager finished with 11 points, mostly coming in the second …