By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he has called upon provincial government personnel to trust his staffing choices, especially after earlier reversing a decision by former Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. to reassign Provincial Human Resource Management head, Atty. Annabelle Palic. The move reportedly sparked a signature campaign opposing the …
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NOPPO: No current security threats against the governor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, said they are not currently monitoring any security threats against Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson. The NOPPO director pointed out, as head of the provincial police, he has a direct responsibility over any incident that may threaten the …
National Disaster Resilience Month
DepEd reiterates call to incorporate disaster risk reduction in curriculum The Department of Education (DepEd) shared a social media post yesterday offering a reminder of DepEd Order No. 37, signed by then-DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro, which provides guidelines for incorporating disaster risk reduction education in basic curriculum. The call comes amid the ongoing observance of …
Ceres bus operator affirms ‘business as usual’ despite management dispute
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid an ongoing dispute over control of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres Bus Liner, between siblings Roy Yanson and Leo Rey Yanson, the company released a statement informing the public that operations remain normal. The power struggle arose after Atty. Sheila Sison sent a press statement …
Lacson attributes rise in measles cases to Dengvaxia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, the recent rise of measles cases in the province can be attributed to the Dengvaxia vaccine, which reportedly contributed to the deaths of several dengue patients. He explained, the national government has been slowly restoring the public’s confidence in vaccinations since the …
Negros Occidental dengue cases jump by 73 percent
The most dengue-related fatalities were in Cadiz City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) revealed data over the weekend that showed a 73 percent increase in dengue cases across the province. PHO head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said, between January and June of this year, they have recorded a total …
Two injured after hospital guard’s firearm discharges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people were injured recently after a firearm belonging to a Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital security guard discharged while he was on duty. Police identified the two injured victims as 17-year-old Danico Soliven, a resident of Cadiz City; and 70-year-old Benvinido Hacermeda of Victorias City. Based on information …
Parking garage under consideration for Iloilo City Hall
Two floors will provide city councilors with bigger offices The Iloilo City government announced the City Engineer’s Office has been instructed to conduct a study into the possible construction of a multipurpose parking garage next to City Hall. “We are planning to have a four-to-five story [parking garage],” explained Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. …
Assistance sought in securing streetlights along Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Bacolod City said they will be seeking assistance from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) in response to stolen bolts from streetlights along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road. Bacolod City District Engineering Office head, Engr. Abraham Villareal, said he will request …
Former Moises Padilla barangay tanod reportedly killed by the NPA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former barangay tanod was killed over the weekend after he was reportedly gunned down by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Moises Padilla. Police identified the fatality as 45-year-old Ronie Ortouste, a resident of Sitio Kabayabasan in the town’s Barangay Montilla. Moises Padilla municipal police chief, Police Captain Harold …