By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Elements of the 31st Division Reconnaissance Company, 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB), and cops from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 6 encountered New People’s Army (NPA) insurgents at Sitio Tagmanok in Himamaylan City’s Barangay Caradio-an, late Sunday evening. 62IB commander, Lt. Colonel Egberto Dacoscos, said the three units were conducting …
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Capitol to hold lechon eating today to promote local pork
As a way to promote Negros Occidental being an African Swine Fever (ASF)-free province, a lechon eating will be held today at the Capitol’s Social Hall as Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer officially sign Provincial Ordinance No. 2019-024, otherwise known as “The ASF Prevention Ordinance of Negros Occidental.” Dr. Renante Decena, …
Isabela police on heightened alert following NPA clash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Isabela Police Station is on ‘heightened alert’ following the capture of seven suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members during an encounter between the insurgent group and soldiers belonging to the Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) last Friday at Sitio Canlusong in Isabela’s Barangay Cansalungon, Isabela. Additionally, augmentation …
Councilor Gamboa: Ordinance on e-cigarettes already exists
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. said that there is an existing ordinance regulating the use and sale of e-cigarettes or vapes in Bacolod City. In a radio interview with Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod over the weekend, Gamboa pointed out the e-cigarette ordinance was approved in 2014, which he believed was “landmark” …
Weekend earthquakes strike the Western Visayas
Three earthquakes were detected across the Western Visayas over the weekend. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a 2.3-magnitude quake struck south of Anini-y on Saturday morning, around 4:12 a.m. Last month, the Antique town was also struck by two earthquakes, one measuring 3.7 in magnitude and the other a 3.0. …
Reports finds small increase in hog production nationwide
Data gathered at the start of African swine flu situation The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) found there was a two percent rise in hog production nationwide, up to 551,620 metric tons this year from 541,030 metric tons in 2018. However, the data in the recently-released report was gathered between July and September, towards the beginning …
PRO-6 ‘greenlights’ the apprehension of e-cigarette users
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) has given the “greenlight” for police units across the Western Visayas to apprehend individuals caught using e-cigarettes, or vaping, in public. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, said, based on a memorandum received from Philippine National Police headquarters, they were given the directive to arrest …
DOT event to highlight Antiqueño heritage
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippine Harvest event, which is scheduled to take place next weekend, from November 29 to December 1, at Central Square in Bonifacio Global City, is expected to present various aspects of Antiqueño heritage. “The spotlight will be put on our indigenous textiles,” said DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. “These fabrics made …
Negros Grace Pharmacy owner barred from office, branches
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Corazon Lo, owner and founder of the Negros Grace Pharmacy chain, yesterday revealed she has been barred entry to her own office as well all retail branches. During a press conference yesterday, she said it pains her and is saddened by the situation. She is currently in a legal dispute …
Day calling for an end to violence against women observed on Monday
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed every November 25. According to the United Nations, violence against women and girls continues to be one of the most widespread human rights violations in our world today. UN data notes, one-in-three women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, …