Group calls the arrest a ‘desperate move of the government’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The local chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) recently denounced the arrest of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. Ressa was served a warrant on cyber libel charges and was arrested by NBI (National Bureau …
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Visayan Bloc backs domestic sugar industry on proposed deregulation
Statement: Proposal came about due to ‘perceived’ high sugar prices The Visayan Bloc of the House of Representatives recently put out a press release affirming their opposition to the proposal to deregulate sugar importation. “The Visayan Bloc members support the call [by] sugar industry stakeholders to review the proposed import liberalization,” the statement read. …
P500K worth of drugs recovered in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least P500,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated yesterday morning following a buy-bust operation along Circumferential Road at the La Herencia Subdivision in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as Mary Grace Bonza, Jaymart Gequito, Rhonna Grace Laluyan, and Seth Andrew Mendoza. Police Station 3 …
‘Election hotspot’ areas identified in Negros Occidental
Malong: Monitoring and validating is still ongoing By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) yesterday identified several “election hotspot” areas in Negros Occidental. However, PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Joem Malong, explained the list is still not final and they are still monitoring and validating areas across the province. She explained …
Summit promotes inclusion for the disabled community
The recent Barangay Walang Iwanan 2019 Summit called attention to the challenges faced by members of the local disabled community. During a breakout session, entrepreneur Ryan Gersava discussed recent innovations that have brought new opportunities to those who face such challenges. “Growing up with high dreams of becoming a doctor and realizing that I couldn’t …
Bacolod City councilor responds to unliquidated funding allegations
Gamboa explains PCL books were ‘cleared and closed’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to allegations brought forward by Executive Assistant Samuel Montoyo and various members of Grupo Progreso (GP), including two candidates for Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. called a press conference yesterday to discuss the alleged …
Another NPA ‘child warrior’ surrenders
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) yesterday confirmed another supposed New People’s Army (NPA) “child warrior” surrendered to government forces. Based on a statement issued by the 3ID yesterday, a 15-year-old girl identified as “Regin” surrendered to elements of the 61st Infantry Battalion (61IB). Regin, a native of …
Hearing on P1.7B loan restraining order today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Regional Trial Court (RTC) is expected to conduct a hearing today on the temporary restraining order being sought by Bacolod City mayoral candidate, former Bacolod City Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue; candidate for Bacolod City vice mayor, former Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson; and businessman Antonio Wong against …
DOH: 20 ‘suspected’ measles cases recorded in the region daily
Most cases reported in Negros Occidental Since the measles outbreak was declared in the Western Visayas last week, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) said 20 “suspected” measles cases are recorded every day. In addition, DOH-Region VI (DOH-6) Child Health Program medical coordinator, Dr. Mary Jane Juanico, said, between February 9 and …
Negrenses travelers encouraged to transit through Mactan-Cebu
Saravu: MCIA is nearer than NAIA and there is no congestion By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The operator of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation, encouraged Negrenses traveling to destinations across Asia to transit through MCIA instead of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. In a press conference yesterday, GMR …