More than 900 police officers will secure the 45th MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, which will kick off on Friday, October 11, the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) said. PRO-6 director, Brigadier General Jack Wanky said the sendoff ceremony for the 900 police officers, including personnel from other law enforcement agencies, is scheduled on Thursday, …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
The PNP as laundromat?
By Ade S. Fajardo The police organization may have been used to smuggle dollars from the Philippines to Royina Garma’s former husband in the United States of America, undetected by the prying eyes of the local public. Police Captain Delfin Anuba told the House QuadCom that he was an errand boy for his former …
Kindness to self for others
By Herman M. Lagon Many people see kindness as a form of self-sacrifice — that is, putting the needs of others before one’s own. Genuine kindness, however, is self-care so that one may more sustainably and effectively serve others. Under this perspective, self-care becomes a selfless deed that maintains the mental clarity and energy required …
Sagay treasurer could face liability over ‘missing’ funds if …
By JEN BAYLON Sagay City treasurer Juvy Pinongan could face criminal liability if she fails to liquidate the allegedly missing P7.3 million Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) intended for local health workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. “She’s given 30 days to liquidate so that maano niya ang cash nga ginahambal niya,” City Administrator Ryan Bonghanoy …
NegOcc vice guv, ex-Housing exec battle for congressional post
Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, who is eyeing a return as representative of the fourth district, will have his biggest challenger in Lea Delfinado, former assistant secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), in the 2025 midterm elections. Ferrer, a member of the National Unity Party (NUP), filed his certificate …
Heightened vigilance vs. armed groups ahead of COC filing deadline
As the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) enters the final two days, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil ordered police units nationwide to intensify security operations, especially in areas historically prone to election-related violence. Marbil directed increased police visibility, establishment of strategic checkpoints and enhanced intelligence monitoring. “We are putting extra …
Advocates enjoin families to keep healthy relationships
Family advocates in Dumaguete City highlighted the crucial role of families in adapting to modern societal challenges, with a focus on community collaboration and resilience-building. In a Kapihan sa PIA forum, Department of Education (DepEd) Dumaguete City Division education program supervisor for GMRC and values education, Dr. Noel Bayno, emphasized the shared responsibility in molding …
Comelec expects deluge of last-minute COC filing
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday it expects the bulk of 2025 election aspirants to file their certificates of candidacies (COCs) and nomination in the next two days, noting that only half of expected party-list registrants have already lodged formal intentions to run for the midterm polls. As of yesterday, October 6, the Comelec …
Pastrana delivers as UST escapes FEU
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana delivered clutch baskets as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses defeated the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 66-57, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, October 5. After establishing their largest …
Carballo named finals MVP, UST bags V-League women’s crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses recovered from a set down to defeat the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-14, to claim the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge title at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City. Negrense Cassie Carballo was adjudged as the …