By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following months of localized peace talks and negotiations, 25 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels operating in the mountainous areas of Murcia, Don Salvador Benedicto, and San Carlos City surrendered Saturday morning to members of the Philippine Army 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB), 6th Special Action Battalion-Special Action Force, along …
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108 rescued after Iloilo-bound ship runs aground
Coast Guard was alerted by a passenger By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total of 108 individuals were rescued on Saturday after an Iloilo-bound ship ran aground off the coast of Bisucay Island, located in Cuyo, Palawan. Based on information provided by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the M/V Milagrosa J-3, which had …
NBI raids reportedly unlicensed dental clinic along Hernaez Street
Dental association: There are many ‘fake dentists’ in Bacolod City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Agents of the Bacolod City National Bureau of Investigation-Bacolod (NBI-Bacolod) raided a Bacolod City clinic last Thursday on allegations dentists were practicing without licenses. Eremilo Barrios’ clinic on Hernaez Street was the subject of a search warrant issued …
Minor earthquake strikes Ayungon
A 2.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded just north of Ayungon yesterday afternoon, around 4:23 p.m. According to a subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin, no damage was reported in or around the Negros Oriental town as a result of the tremor. There were also no aftershocks expected. Quakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 in …
Two fires kick off Fire Prevention Month in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two residential fires reported yesterday marked the first day of Fire Prevention Month in Bacolod City. The first incident occurred in Barangay Banago, where a home owned by 39-year-old Lolita Cabante caught on fire. The Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP-Bacolod) immediately responded to the incident and doused …
Six dead in Negros Oriental collision
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least six people are confirmed dead, while nine others were seriously injured, after a van collided with a truck head-on yesterday morning in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental. Police identified the fatalities as Cherry Rose Kadusale, Cherry Ann Kadusale, Joshua Busmeon, Kevin Aguilar, and Christian Buenconsejo. The sixth victim, a …
Partylist legislator believes the ‘Momo Challenge’ can be stopped
Growing speculation suggests the story is a hoax After announcing plans to gather experts to discuss ways of addressing potential online threats, such as the viral “Momo Challenge,” which targets young children and encourages them to engage in dangerous activities, including committing suicide, Aangat Tayo partylist Rep. Neil Abayon believes there is a way …
BCPO advises parents to monitor children amid ‘Momo Challenge’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday advised parents to monitor their children amid the recent viral video called the “Momo Challenge,” which reportedly claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy earlier this week. BCPO spokesperson, Police Major Ariel Pico, said the deadly challenge disseminated through the recent growth of …
Partylist legislator suggests convening experts to tackle cybersecurity issues
In response to recent news stories regarding cybersecurity issues, including gaming addiction and dangerous games geared towards young people, Aangat Tayo partylist Rep. Neil Abayon said he plans on convening various experts to discuss ways of addressing potential threats. “Evil is running rampant in cyberspace,” the partylist congressman said in a press release. “Among the …
Iloilo City kicks off Fire Prevention Month today
The Iloilo City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will kick off Fire Prevention Month today by sounding an alarm for five minutes beginning at 12:00 noon. There will also be a motorcade event comprised of fire volunteer brigade, fire safety education brigade, and BFP vehicles. The observance, which is celebrated throughout March, will also have …