Pork products from China to be pulled from markets By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial Veterinary Office head, Dr. Renante Decena, yesterday assured the public there is no African swine fever in Negros Occidental. The notification came after the Department of Agriculture announced they have recorded several “suspicious” deaths of hogs in some areas of …
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Dengue-related deaths in Negros Occidental rise to 37
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of dengue-related fatalities in Negros Occidental has now reached 37 based on the latest records from the Provincial Health Office. The department said, from January 1 to August 19 of this year, they have recorded around 5,990 dengue cases, an increase of 60 percent compared to the same …
Cabinet official: Panay-Guimaras Bridge project remains a priority
During a recent meeting with the mayors of Iloilo towns affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles confirmed the Panay-Guimaras Bridge project remains a priority of the national government. “It is one of our priorities so to speak,” he said. “It has to pass through a process.” The cabinet official explained the project …
Victims of bias crime remembered today
The United Nations observes International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief every August 22 as a means of promoting freedom of expression and religion, along with the right to assembly and association. Adopted by the General Assembly last May, the resolution introducing the day of commemoration noted, “States …
Port monitoring stepped up following Sibulan drug seizure
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) has stepped anti-drug monitoring at various ports across the province following the recent seizure of P6.8 million in Sibulan, Negros Oriental earlier this week. In a radio interview, NOPPO deputy director for administration, Police Lt. Colonel Adrian Acollador, said Negros has been long known as a transit point …
PhilHealth-6 issues warning over raffle scam
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation-Region VI (PhilHealth-6) issued a warning yesterday regarding a new scam. PhilHealth-6 Public Affairs Unit head Janimhe Jalbuna revealed the scam pertains a house and lot raffle supposedly held as part of their anniversary observance. She clarified, they currently do not have any ongoing promotions with a house and lot as the …
BCPO calls shooting in front of local jail facility a ‘big insult’
‘Helmet Law’ suspension sought in response to ‘riding-in-tandem’ crime By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, called the recent shooting in front of the Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ), a few meters away from police headquarters in the city’s Barangay Singcang-Airport, a “big insult.” He asserted, …
PAGASA closely monitoring latest weather disturbance
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday reported they are closely monitoring a new weather disturbance that recently entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Based on satellite data gathered by the weather bureau, the low pressure area was last spotted at 990 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar. PAGASA noted, the weather …
Mabinay SK official nabbed for illegal drugs
Teenage suspect was a ‘high-value drug target’ A local Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman was arrested late Monday night in Mabinay, Negros Oriental following a buy-bust operation in the town’s Barangay Bulibulihan. Police identified the arrested suspect as 19-year-old Adonis Kabristante, the incumbent SK chairman for the town’s Barangay Canggohob. Based on information provided by the …
Claims of ‘inhuman’ treatment arise after RadyoVeritas-Bacolod shutdown
Station closed on Monday, scheduled to reopen on Sept. 19 After the Diocese of Bacolod earlier declared a “temporary closure” of DYAF Radyo Veritas-Bacolod, citing a memorandum signed by station manager, Rev. Fr. Jonas Sumagaysay, blaming the closure on their financial reserves, DYAF radio broadcaster Rommel Pido claimed he and his colleagues received “inhuman” treatment …