The Office of Civil Defense-Region VI (OCD-6) is awaiting data from the Malay municipal government before placing Boracay under a state of calamity. OCD-6 Director Jose Roberto Nuñez said the local government must submit the data as soon as possible. “We set a timeline and it should be submitted this week,” Nuñez said after the …
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BCPO-TMU monitoring, apprehending colorum vehicles By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) is presently monitoring and apprehending colorum vehicles, amid the ongoing exodus for the Holy Week observance. According to Ebreo, despite being short-staffed, TMU achieved their highest …
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Malacañang orders half day for government offices today By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Malacañang Palace issued a memorandum circular yesterday declaring a half day for all government offices. In a social media post by Negros Occidental sixth district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed Memorandum Circular No. 43, suspending government work …
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PCG: Outbound passenger numbers in Negros Occidental, Iloilo increasing By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday reported the number of outbound passengers in Negros Occidental and Iloilo has started increasing ahead of the Holy Week observance. Based on data released by the PCG, as of 12:00 noon yesterday, as …
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Vallacar conducting strict inspections By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The management of Vallacar Transit, Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres Bus Liner, is currently conducting strict inspection of all passengers, amid the ongoing exodus for the observance of the Holy Week. Despite intensified security, VTI Legal and Media Relations Manager Jade Seballos …
Suspected robbery group leader clubbed and killed in Pahanocoy
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected robbery group leader was killed after being clubbed Sunday evening at Bangga Aning in Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 35-year-old Ritchie Villanueva, the suspected leader of the Riching Villanueva robbery group, which operates in the southern part of Negros Occidental. In a radio …
Sayson ‘frustrated’ over HRET decision on poll protest
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson yesterday expressed frustration over the recent decision by the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) denying his motion for reconsideration regarding a previous poll protest dismissal against his opponent, Bacolod City Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya. “I am very frustrated [by] …
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BCPO urges public to exercise vigilance By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, urged the public to exercise vigilance as the Holy Week exodus begins. According to Ebreo, with so many people expected to return home for the almost four-day break, criminal elements will …
Wounded Hinigaran Police Chief recognized by PRO-6
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Hinigaran municipal police chief was recently awarded the Wounded Medal award, which recognizes bravery and devotion to duty, by the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) after he was shot trying to pacify an armed and violent person in the town’s Barangay Palayog last week. PRO-6 director, Police Chief Superintendent …
Lacson to barangay officials: Your day of judgment will come soon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently told barangay officials in the province their “day of judgment” will come soon, affirming the upcoming May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will push through. Lacson said the Senate has made it clear there will be no postponement and …