Nuñez: Most localities lack proper equipment, training By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the 6.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Eastern Samar last Tuesday, the Office of the Civil Defense-Region 6 said the entire Western Visayas is “ill-prepared” if a massive quake strikes the region. Jose Roberto Nuñez, who leads the regional agency, said a …
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World Malaria Day observed today
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes every April 25 as World Malaria Day, which seeks to eradicate the disease. According to the WHO website, citing the most recent World Malaria Report, “No significant gains were made in reducing malaria cases in the period 2015 to 2017.” “Globally, the world has made incredible progress against malaria …
MIWD distribution to be turned over to private firm in June
Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) water distribution is scheduled to be turned over to private firm Metro Pacific Iloilo Water Inc. (MIW) in June. MIW is a joint venture between MIWD and the Metro Pacific Water Investments Corporation (MetroPac). “The tentative date of turnover will be [the] first week of June,” affirmed Engr. Arnold Laurente, …
Suspect in 2010 murder of former mayor killed in Iloilo
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The primary suspect in the 2010 murder of former Pulupandan Mayor Luis Mondia, Jr. was killed yesterday morning while allegedly resisting arrest in Barangay Tambonac, Dingle, Iloilo. Police identified the fatality as Ramy Enojo, a resident of the said community. Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem …
World Malaria Day observed today
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes every April 25 as World Malaria Day, which seeks to eradicate the disease. According to the WHO website, citing the most recent World Malaria Report, “No significant gains were made in reducing malaria cases in the period 2015 to 2017.” “Globally, the world has made incredible progress against malaria …
NDRRMC calls for the public to stop spreading ‘8.0’ hoax
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In light of the major earthquakes that struck Pampanga and Eastern Samar this week, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) affirmed the text messages and stories put out by alleged fake news outlets forecasting an 8.0-magnitude quake are a “hoax.” In a statement issued by the NDRRMC, …
6.5-magnitude earthquake rocks the Visayas
Evacuations in Bacolod City, Iloilo City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A strong tremor was felt throughout the Visayas region after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck yesterday afternoon and causing the evacuation of various buildings in Bacolod City and Iloilo City. Based on information provided by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), …
2019 Midterm Elections
Escalante City recommended for ‘Orange’ designation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent murder of an Escalante City councilor, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental is recommending the city be placed under the “Orange” category, which signifies the presence of armed groups. Comelec-Negros Occidental supervisor, Atty. Salud Milagros Villanueva, said …
Local farmers’ group reports receiving threats from ‘hacienderos’
Farmers’ organization Task Force Mapalad (TFM) recently put out a press release claiming local farmers have been receiving death threats from hacienda owners as they await land distribution through the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), which President Rodrigo Duterte earlier vowed to rush. After Welter Balayo, a peasant leader in …
ICPO assures safety for visitors
With the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) currently conducting Oplan SumVac, which maintains police deployments at popular sites, hotels, and churches, the local law enforcement agency assured safety for those visiting the city during summer. “We have Police Assistance Desks situated [at] destinations like the Esplanade, Jaro Cathedral, malls, and along the streets,” explained deputy …