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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged hog raisers in Negros Occidental to be cautious in proceeding with hog repopulation as the province is still under the threat of African swine fever (ASF). In a radio interview, DA Undersecretary Zamzamin Ampatuan said local hog raisers are advised not to be complacent, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said yesterday morning they have recorded new hog mortalities amid the ongoing hog pre-sentinelling program in the province. PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana said they have recorded swine mortalities in the towns of Hinoba-an and La Castellana last month. However, they were unable …

By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committee on transportation and traffic is eyeing conducting an investigation into the alleged corruption at the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO). Committee head, Councilor Al Victor Espino, in a press conference at a hotel yesterday, said they will file a resolution to investigate the corruption allegations at the BTAO. Espino told members of the media …

By Mae Singuay The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental have started conducting Operation Baklas, a nationwide simultaneous removal of illegal campaign materials for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on October 30. Kathrina Trinio-Caña, Comelec-Bacolod elections officer, said they conducted the operation last October 20, a day after the campaign period …

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has ordered the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to conduct an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the alleged altercation between a city councilor and a member of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO). Benitez said BCPO director, Colonel Noel Aliño would be required to submit the result of the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IBde) and the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOCPPO) issued warnings against criminals and individuals who intend to disrupt peace and order during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in the province. Brigadier General Orlando Edralin, 303IBde commander, said the military had been issuing warnings against the …

  By Mae Singuay The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 42 dismissed the civil case filed against the board of directors of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and a Primelectric Holdings Inc. official. A civil case was filed for declaratory relief and declaration of nullity of the joint venture agreement (JVA) with application for the issuance of a …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental is now fully ready as the campaign period for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) begins today. Comelec-NegOcc elections supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria said local candidates strictly followed the regulations set by the provincial poll body. During the campaign, which will run until …

  By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Legal Office (PLO) gave a legal opinion over La Castellana Councilor Donato Dumaguit’s consecutive absences from regular sessions of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB). PLO head Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr. said La Castellana Mayor Rhumylla Mangilimutan has several options to take, either filing an administrative complaint against Dumaguit before the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga There is no schedule yet for the repatriation of the remains of Loreta Alacre, the Negrense overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian-militant group Hamas. Alacre’s sister Anabella personally appeared at the Provincial Capitol yesterday morning, as she sought the provincial government’s assistance for …