The Iloilo City government is currently looking at several options in terms of tamping down on the ongoing vandalism problem along the Iloilo River Esplanade. Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he is considering measures such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera surveillance, increased police presence, along with vehicles in order to pursue assailants. “If there are …
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Iloilo City councilor, other political kin hospitalized for dengue fever
Amid the ongoing dengue outbreak in Iloilo, Iloilo City Councilor Ely Estante, along with two of Maasin Mayor Francis Amboy’s daughters, were recently hospitalized for dengue fever. The city councilor said he visited a local hospital to have a rash checked on, along with reportedly experiencing chills. Subsequent laboratory results showed he was exhibiting symptoms …
Tropical Depression Falcon
Classes suspended in Iloilo City With Tropical Depression Falcon bringing heavy rains to the region, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas yesterday declared classes suspended on all levels yesterday. In a press release, the mayor said, with a forecasted rainfall of 21.9 millimeters, “Pre-school children, elementary pupils, high school and senior high school [students], considered …
Negros Occidental governor raises dengue alert status
Lacson confirms shortage of blood, appeals for donations By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to the rising number of dengue fever cases in the Negros Occidental, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson issued an executive order yesterday declaring a heightened alert status. He explained, the province has already reached the “alert threshold” and the provincial government …
Tropical Depression Falcon
Rain suspends classes in portions of Negros Occidental By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Classes across southern Negros Occidental were cancelled yesterday due to heavy rains caused by Tropical Depression Falcon. Based on information obtained by Watchmen Daily Journal, Hinigaran, Cauayan, Candoni, and Himamaylan City cancelled classes for both elementary and high school levels. Hinigaran Mayor …
VTI matriarch: Auditing firm confirmed P380M in unliquidated funds
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Olivia Yanson, matriarch of the family that operates Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres Bus Liner, slammed VTI chief financial officer Celina Yanson-Lopez anew after the P380 million in alleged losses she accused the CFO of not accounting for was confirmed by, as she called it, “one …
Leonardia urges cleaning
operations to prevent dengue fever By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia has appealed for barangay officials to clean their surroundings in order to prevent dengue fever cases from further increasing. The mayor said, while the city has not been affected as severely as other localities in the province, he wants local …
NPA insurgent killed in Negros Oriental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) insurgent was killed over the weekend following a gun battle with government forces in Ayungon, Negros Oriental. Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion commander, Lt. Colonel Egberto Dacoscos, said they visited Barangay Carol-an, which is located in a mountainous area of the town, after receiving …
Vallacar head tells brother to end dispute, ‘obey father’s wishes’
Drivers temporarily halt service yesterday In response to Leo Rey Yanson, who was earlier ousted as president of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres Bus Liner, his successor, Roy Yanson, the former president’s older brother, called on his predecessor to end his legal feud, claiming it would “fulfill the wishes” of their …
Iloilo City calls on public to assist in catching vandals
In response to cases of vandalism occurring across Iloilo City, the city government is calling on the local public to capture those responsible for such actions. City Hall is calling for individuals to take pictures and/or videos of people intentionally destroying landscapes and report the matter to authorities. Meanwhile, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he …