SP passes resolution calling for drunk driving law enforcement By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to a Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) report, based on recent data, the fifth highest cause of death in Negros Occidental is car accidents. In a radio report yesterday morning, CLMMRH saw around 727 vehicular accident …
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Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge construction pending NEDA approval
Infrastructure package includes bridge connecting Negros Oriental and Cebu By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The proposed Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge is currently awaiting approval from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) before construction can commence, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. In a radio interview yesterday morning, he said the project is one …
Coscolluela: Lacson, Benitez both qualified for governor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Negros Occidental Governor Rafael Coscolluela, who currently serves as a provincial consultant, yesterday said both Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez and incumbent Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson are “qualified” to serve as governor. Coscolluela said the vice governor has a “good track record” as former San …
Assistance provided for Sipalay City lightning strike victims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following last Wednesday’s deadly lightning strike in Barangay Manlocahoc, Sipalay City, several government agencies and private organizations have provided assistance for the victims. According to Negros Occidental sixth district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez, her office has coordinated with the Sipalay City government, along with relevant government agencies, to provide assistance …
Capiz town declared a ‘Zero Open Defecation’ municipality
The Capiz Provincial Health Office recently declared Cuartero a zero open defecation (ZOD) municipality. Health Education and Promotion Officer Ayr Altavas affirmed the town’s 22 barangays were all cleared. According to humanitarian organization World Vision, which supports the ZOD campaign, proper hygiene and sanitation practices will prevent the spread of disease. “Open defecation is a …
Resolution calls for enforcement of ‘no parking’ policies
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently passed a resolution calling for the enforcement of existing policies that prohibit parking along Lacson and Araneta Streets between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. According to the legislation, authored by City Councilor Caesar Distrito, congestion along the said thoroughfares has increased due to lacking enforcement of the said …
San Carlos City evacuees fear continued NPA clashes
Over 300 evacuated from three barangays –CDRRMO By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the evacuation of San Carlos City’s Barangay Nataban last Monday, amid the gun battle between the Philippine Army 79th Infantry Battalion (79 IB) and suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in neighboring Barangay Guadalupe, San Carlos City Disaster …
Marañon unaware of P4M animal hub construction
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite the Negros Occidental Provincial Board approving the construction of the P4 million Negros First Animal Hub back in February, initially reported to cost P10 million, which will be used as a venue for local stock raisers to sell livestock and meat products, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. …
Six dead, 17 injured in Sipalay City lightning strike
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least six people were killed, while 17 others were injured, after they were struck by lightning yesterday afternoon at Sitio Baras-barasan in Barangay Manlocajoc, Sipalay City. Authorities identified the fatalities as 35-year-old Mary Tejoc; along with five minors, Mariel Montecino, 12; Charlene Seminion, 12; May Ann Seminion, 9; …
Vice governor calls campaign urging a Benitez gubernatorial run ‘premature’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid an ongoing signature campaign, launched by former Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Patrick Lacson, urging Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez to run for governor in the 2019 elections, Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson called the push “premature.” The incumbent provincial official said the plan may create …