Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. is currently lobbying for the ordinance seeking to ban the entry of hogs and pork products from areas currently affected by the African swine fever. The city official, who authored the proposal, pointed out, even if Mayor Evelio Leonardia issued an executive order forming a task force on swine …
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BCPO on ‘full alert’ ahead of holiday celebrations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, said local police were placed on “full alert” last week, ahead of the holiday festivities which are set to begin on Sunday, December 15, the first day of the nine-day Aguinaldo Mass, or “Simbang Gabi.” According to the law …
Man arrested for cultivating marijuana in Taculing
A 47-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning after allegedly cultivating marijuana inside his home at the Doña Juliana Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Taculing. Police identified the suspect as Albert Lopez. Based on information forwarded by the Bacolod City Police Office, the suspect’s mother and sister visited Police Station 6 and reported Lopez for cultivating …
10 Bacolod City pensions, boarding houses recommended for closure
At least 10 pensions and boarding houses in Bacolod City have been recommended for closure by the City Permits and Licensing Division due to a lack of permits. Permits and Licensing Division Head Stela Rose Rayos said the recommendations have since been forwarded to the City Legal Office and they have already issued two notices …
PNP reiterates firecracker-related policies ahead of holiday season
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recently reiterated policies surrounding firecrackers ahead of the holiday season, when such pyrotechnics are often used by the public. “We adhere to the order of President Rodrigo Duterte, through Executive Order 28, which regulates the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices nationwide,” affirmed PNP officer-in-charge, Police Lt. General Archie …
Ombudsman orders probe into Ilog official
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer yesterday confirmed receiving a letter indicating the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas has ordered the Provincial Board to probe Ilog Municipal Councilor Mark Vargas following the receipt of a complaint pertaining to grave abuse of authority and misconduct allegations. “I was surprised that the Ombudsman …
Provincial government passes incentive for employees
Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, affirmed the passing of resolutions granting provincial employees the Incentive for Exemplary Services, which is expected to benefit over 2,000 workers. Employees eligible for the bonus include those who have been employed for at least four months as of October 31 and rendered “satisfactory service.” In addition, Diaz …
NOPPO proposes random drug testing for inmates
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, has proposed random drug testing for inmates at the Negros Occidental District Jail in Bago City’s Barangay Tabunan. According to the law enforcement official, he made the proposal after discovering disposable lighters within detention cells during last weekend’s prison shakedown. The NOPPO chief believes …
Arevalo formally completes term as 303IB commander
Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo will soon step down from his post as Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander after formally completing his term. He is set to be replaced by his deputy, Army Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte. The outgoing commander’s next assignment will be at Philippine Army Headquarters as deputy chief of staff for education …
Report: Exports up marginally, imports drop
Rice imports drop 18% The Philippines Statistics Authority recently published highlights from the Philippine Export and Import Statistics Report for October 2019, which saw exports grow by 0.1 percent, a considerable drop from last October’s 6.7 percent. Contributing the most to the import figures were travel goods and handbags, which saw a 155.9 percent rise; …