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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Ridesharing firms in Bacolod City are calling on President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go for help with regard to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The agency is being accused of “idly sitting” on franchise applications. During a press conference yesterday morning, members of the …

Two EB Magalona communities recommended for ‘drug-cleared’ status By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Regional Oversight Committee (ROC) recently revealed a total of 349 Western Visayas barangays have been declared “drug-cleared” since the Barangay Drug Clearing Program began last year. In total, 2,469 out of the region’s 4,051 barangays have either been declared “drug-cleared” or …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II, earlier announced Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson had reversed a decision by former Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. to reassign Provincial Human Resource Management head, Atty. Annabelle Palic, following a decision by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the provincial official explained …