By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) cluster head, Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, yesterday blamed last Thursday’s flooding, which affected several parts of the city, on clogged drainage systems. In a press conference, Vargas said two factors triggered the flooding, heavy rainfall and garbage. Based on monitoring …
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Suspected child molester arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected child molester was recently arrested after he was caught sexually harassing a girl in Barangay 17, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 57-year-old Dominciano Legada, a resident of the said area. Based on information released by the Police Station 2 (PS2) Women and Children’s Protection Desk, …
Isabela student dies of suspected meningococcemia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Sebucauan Elementary School Grade 6 student in Isabela, Negros Occidental recently died of suspected meningococcemia. Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor said the student was buried last Thursday after earlier succumbing to the disease. The mayor said the victim was brought to the town’s district hospital after the patient started …
Iloilo City to begin apprehending barkers on Monday
Iloilo City Public Safety and Management Office (PSTMO) head Jeck Conlu revealed, with coordination from the Iloilo City Police Office, the city will begin apprehending barkers on Monday, August 6. The act is being done in accordance with Regulation Ordinance No. 2014-194, or the anti-barker ordinance. “It is time naman nga i-strictly implement naton …
PAGASA forecasts rainy weather over the next few days
Flooding reported across Bacolod City roads By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rainy weather conditions for the western section of the Visayas, especially Negros Occidental, over the next few days due to an enhanced southwest monsoon. Based on a PAGASA weather bulletin issued yesterday, the …
Senator calls for hearing over sugar prices
Villar projects ‘rough sailing’ for second TRAIN By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senate Committee on Agriculture chair, Senator Cynthia Villar, is calling for a senate hearing on sugar prices, following numerous complaints from food processors regarding high prices. According to Villar, the hearing will be conducted in aid of legislation in order to …
MassKara Festival to open on October 8
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Silver MassKara Festival Organization recently revealed the 39th MassKara Festival will open on October 8. In a statement forwarded yesterday morning, organizers said festival highlights will be held on Sunday, October 28. Among the events slated include Electric MassKara, street and arena dance competitions, and the Sadya ang …
DFA: Passport appointments are not available via social media
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) posted a notice online to inform the public that passport appointments, a requirement when applying for a new passport or renewal, are not accessible through social media. “DFA does not offer passport appointment slots through social media accounts, and does not own nor is …
Bacolod City Police debunk abduction rumors
Gabana: Spreading rumors will lead to charges By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday dispelled circulating rumors surrounding an alleged abduction of a minor that supposedly took place last Monday near Ramos-Lacson Streets. BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, said they intercepted information via social media and …
Bacolod City SP unable to make quorum, suspends session
Tan: The councilors overseas should not have traveled ‘en masse’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) suspended their regular session yesterday after they were unable to make quorum. With a total of five members showing up, City Councilor Ricardo Tan declared “no quorum.” Currently, Bacolod City Vice Mayor El …