By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported seeing Mt. Kanlaon spewing smoke early yesterday morning. Based on Phivolcs monitoring, they recorded four volcanic quakes within the past 24 hours and noticed a plume of smoke rising 500 meters from the summit before drifting northwest to northeast. Volcanologists …
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PDEA still looking into Region 6 drug syndicates
Despite the death of two suspected drug lords operating in the Western Visayas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region VI (PDEA-6) is still looking into the presence of drug syndicates. PDEA-6 Director Wardley Getalla said there are over 10 drug groups still operating in the region. He explained, the groups are “remnants” of the drug groups …
Sugar workers union criticizes military for linking communal farms to communists
Tuayon: 303 IB officials are ‘sucking up’ to the ruling elite By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) after the latter claimed some communal farms in Negros are reportedly being operated by communist rebels. In a statement released by NFSW …
Provincial government promises updated release of casual employee salaries
Gelvolea: Hospital officers report no delayed salary complaints By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government promised to update and hasten the release of salaries for casual employees, particularly those assigned to district hospitals. Acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, said the commitment comes after recent meeting with administrative …
Guihulngan City ambush survivor gunned down by riding-in-tandem
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A city councilor from Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental was gunned down yesterday morning by riding-in-tandem suspects at Sitio Lo-ok in Barangay Poblacion of the said city. Police identified the fatality as Councilor Paulo Edison Dela Rita, a resident of the said area. Based on initial information provided by Guihulngan …
World Autism Awareness Day events planned in Bacolod City, Iloilo City today
Following yesterday’s observance of World Autism Awareness Day, the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) revealed events planned in both Bacolod City and Iloilo City as part of Autism Acceptance Month, which runs throughout April. According to the ASP, an Autism Awareness Day event will be organized this morning, April 3, by the Happy Beginners School of …
Bring the suspects to Kuwait to face death penalty –Demafelis family
The family of slain overseas Filipino worker Joanna Daniela Demafelis are demanding her former employers be extradited to Kuwait to face the death penalty. The call was made after a Kuwaiti Court sentenced Nader Essam Assaf and his wife, Mona Hassoun, to death by hanging. While the family welcomed the development, her eldest brother, Joejet, …
Thieves arrested in Talisay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected thieves were arrested after burglarizing a residence early Sunday morning at Hacienda Nilo Lizares in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as 27-year-old Freddie Romano and 24-year-old Alfie Pajaron, both residents of the said barangay. Talisay City police said the suspects broke into …
Zero drowning incidents in Bacolod City during Easter celebrations –CDRRMO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) yesterday announced there were no reported drowning incidents in the city during last Sunday’s Easter celebrations. CDRRMO head Dondon Parandas credited the result to the maximum deployment of rescue groups, which covered nearly all of the city’s beach resorts. He …
BCPO: No notable incidents recorded during Holy Week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) did not record any major or notable incidents during the recent Holy Week observance. In a radio interview, BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said the observance was generally peaceful. Ebreo said the closure of malls and major shopping centers during Good …