By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) reportedly attacked a construction site Monday evening in Barangay Tan-awan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade spokesperson, Army Captain Ruel Llanes, said the rebels, reportedly comprised of around 20 armed gunmen, attacked a dam being constructed in the …
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Comelec: Calatrava, Kabankalan City incidents not election-related
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Commission on Elections (Comelec) election supervisor, Atty. Jessie Suarez, yesterday affirmed the recent clash in Calatrava and the reported burning of equipment, allegedly conducted by the New People’s Army (NPA), in Kabankalan City were not related to the ongoing barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election period. The …
Teen pregnancy on the decline in Iloilo City
According to report by the Iloilo City Population Office, teenage pregnancies are on the decline in the city. 583 teen pregnancies were recorded in 2017, a decline from the 691 recorded in the previous year, constituting a drop of 15.62 percent. City Population Program Officer III Rachel Lapascua said they expect the number to decline …
26 barangay officials under PDEA observation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) Director Wardley Getalla recently confirmed several Negros Occidental barangay captains and kagawads are under observation due to suspected links to illegal drugs. He said three barangay captains and 21 barangay kagawads from across the province are under observation; alongside two barangay kagawads from …
Neonatal bloodstream infections are the leading cause of infant mortality –Bacolod CHO
The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) recently revealed the leading cause of infant mortality in the city is neonatal sepsis, or a type of bloodstream infection. CHO data showed 17 infants have died from the infection. The city’s current infant mortality rate is 12.99 per 1,000 live births, which is lower than the national average. …
Bounty offered for Dumaguete City broadcaster’s killers
NOrPPO to provide security for family By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A P400,000 cash reward has been offered seeking the arrest of the suspects behind last Monday’s fatal shooting of Dumaguete City-based radio anchorman Edmund Sestoso. Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go said P200,000 came from the national government, while …
Local group endorses Magdalo partylist representative for Senate
Eres: Alejano is a consistent voice of opposition By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A multi-sectoral civil society organization in Negros Occidental urged Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano to run for Senate in the coming 2019 elections. In an event at the Negros Press Club yesterday morning, college professor, Dr. Bernaldo Eres, said they …
80 ‘election watchlist areas’ in NegOcc –NOPPO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) yesterday confirmed there are at least 80 barangays throughout Negros Occidental considered as election watchlist areas (EWAs). NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., said the declarations were made following workshops and conferences between the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Armed …
Minor drowns in Talisay City subdivision swimming pool
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A female minor died following a drowning incident late Sunday afternoon at a club house swimming pool in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 14-year-old Sheila Mae Dela Cruz, a resident of Barangay Zone 12-A in the said city. Talisay City police said the victim was …
2 Iloilo City barangays without SK chairperson candidates
With the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections set to take place on Monday, May 14, two Iloilo City barangays, Libertad-Santa Isabel in the Jaro district and Timawa Tanza 1 in the City Proper district, are currently without candidates for SK chairperson. Despite lacking candidates, however, City Election Officer, Atty. Reiner Layson, affirmed the …