By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A teachers’ group in Bacolod City has expressed their dismay that the salary increase, being pushed by public school teachers nationwide, was not included in the 2023 national budget. In a radio interview last week, Bacolod City Public School Teachers Federation President Richard Gelangre said it seems that the officials …
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Over 200 Kabankalan residents fled after hearing gunfire
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Over 200 residents of Barangay Oringao in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City fled their homes after reportedly hearing gunfire on Friday night, December 2. Based on information released by local authorities of the said village, the residents in at least three sub-villages — Mansawin, Pitgong and Nabalikan — evacuated after …
HIV cases rise in NegOcc alarming
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in Negros Occidental is alarming, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO). PHO head Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said from January to September of this year, the province recorded 172 confirmed HIV cases, while its capital, Bacolod City, reported 101 cases. Tumimbang said …
DTI-NegOcc monitors SRP of basic goods
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Trade and Industry in Negros Occidental (DTI-NegOcc) is strictly monitoring supermarkets in the province if they are adhering to the suggested retail price (SRP) of the basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs). DTI-NegOcc Director Rachel Nufable said the SRP will serve as a guide for consumers …
Following Kabankalan clash: Army slams NPA for false claims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) slammed the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) for false accusations following the clash in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City last Wednesday, November 30, which killed two rebels. In a statement, the 3ID slammed Ka Bayani Obrero, the NPA’s spokesperson …
NegOcc tops number of arrested persons in WV
Negros Occidental has the highest number of arrested individuals in the region with 2,516, based on data from Police Regional Office (PRO) in Western Visayas (WV). Bacolod City has the second highest number with 926, and Iloilo province with 646. Records showed that from January to November, PRO-6 conducted a total of 5,862 operations, …
In Kabankalan City 2 more rebels killed in another clash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the encounter between government forces and insurgents from the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town last Monday, November 28, where two rebels were killed, two more NPA members were added to the list in another encounter in Kabankalan City yesterday morning. Lt. Colonel Van …
Talisay now leads in NegOcc cholera cases
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental’s Talisay City currently has the highest number of cholera cases with 22, based on new data released by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) as of November 29. However, according to Talisay City Health Officer Dr. Joy Guanzon, all water samples submitted to the Research Institute for Tropical …
IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL: More ‘intensified’ anti-drug ops coming
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) Director, Police Colonel Leo Pamittan is calling law enforcement officials in the province to intensify their anti-illegal drug operations and to foster their partnerships with stakeholders. According to Pamittan, a single solution can’t solve the problem of illegal drugs and points out that it …
Fatalities in Moises Padilla encounter identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who were killed in a gun battle last Monday, November 28, at Barangay Quintin Remo in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town have been identified. Based on information released by the 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB), the fatalities were identified as Dalmacio “Delmar” Dela Torre …