World Breastfeeding Week, marked every year from August 1 to 7, was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support and promote breastfeeding, along with protection associated rights. The observance also commemorates the Innocenti Declaration, signed in 1990, which named breastfeeding a contributor to an infant’s healthy …
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Gasataya files bill seeking creation of Sum-ag State College
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya filed a bill before the House of Representatives last week, seeking the creation of Sum-ag State College. Based on documents forwarded to local media, House Bill No. 7961, cites a constitutional mandate to “protect and promote the rights of all citizens to …
Himamaylan City mayor undecided on 2019
Bascon: It is still too early By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Himamaylan City Mayor Agustin Bascon has yet to decide on political plans for the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. In a recent meeting with Bacolod City media, Bascon said he would wait for the decision of his political coalition, Love Negros. It is …
Pedicab driver found dead in the reclamation area
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A pedicab driver was found dead yesterday along an empty beach in the Bacolod City reclamation area at Purok Cambodia, Barangay 8. Police have yet to identify the pedicab driver, as he was found without identification. Police Station 2 (PS2) lead investigator, Senior Police Officer 3 Roy Militante, said …
BCPO appeals for unregistered gun holders to surrender arms
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday appealed for unregistered gun owners to surrender their firearms as part of the ongoing ‘Tokhang’ for illegal firearms program. According to BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, there are currently an estimated 3,000 unlicensed firearms in the city, noting, the law …
Bacolod City school buildings lacking permits
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several Bacolod City school buildings are reportedly without permits from the Office of the Building Official (OBO). OBO head, Engr. Isidro Sun, Jr., said they have handed down notices of violation to the city’s schools, which include those constructed between 2014 to 2016. Sun also said he met …
169 hospitalized with diarrhea in Sibulan
Health officials point to e.coli By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 169 people, mostly children, were hospitalized yesterday morning with diarrhea in Barangay Looc, Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Based on initial information from the town’s local health office, drinking water from an artesian well, located near a creek, was contaminated with e.coli, which, …
ICPL to accommodate for those with disabilities
The Iloilo City Public Library (ICPL) recently revealed plans to provide second floor accessibility for patrons with disabilities. According to ICPL head Marion Aguirre, the second floor is where learning materials are located and said access to such information will allow them to “increase their knowledge.” She noted, the library currently offers books in braille, …
Nearly P3.3M in losses cited in final
NegOcc crop damage report By Paulo Loreto Lim Following recent crop damage reports released by the Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist after the region was affected by inclement weather conditions brought about by Typhoon “Henry,” a final report cited losses totalling just over P3.294 million. The greater majority of damages impacted rice …
3 BCPO police chiefs may be relieved from duty
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) police station chiefs may be relieved from duty due to poor performance. In a press conference yesterday, BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, did not divulge the names of the police chiefs nor the stations where they are assigned. However, he revealed …