The local government of Negros Oriental’s Valencia town is stepping up promotions of local products to help farmers and other small industry workers rack up more revenue from bigger markets. Mayor Edgar Teves, Jr. on Friday, March 5, led the opening ceremony of the town’s Pasalubong Center at the Tourism building near the municipal hall …
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Iloilo City mayor issues EO for energy-saving measures
The Iloilo City government is calling on all public and private establishments to adopt energy-saving measures to be carried out in the city hall, villages, barangay facilities, schools, and local police offices and stations due to the power outages in Western Visayas in March. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, who released Executive Order (EO) …
WV hopes for better finish in 2023 Palarong Pambansa
The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas is hoping to retain if not clinch a higher spot in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa to be hosted by Marikina City from July 29 to August 5. DepEd regional information officer Hernani Escullar Jr., in an interview on Wednesday, May 3, said Western Visayas ranked third in …
Man stabbed dead
By: Mae Singuay A man was stabbed dead while two others were wounded at the covered court of Barangay Caduha-an in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City, early Tuesday morning, May 2. Police said 22-year-old Jupith Teruel succumbed to multiple stab wounds on his body, while his elder brother, 24-year-old Romar, and 26-year-old Jeric Cañete, all residents …
Ex-rebels, residents displaced by clashes receive aid in Negros
Former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and residents displaced by a recent armed encounter in Negros Occidental have received various forms of assistance from the government, according to reports of the Philippine Army yesterday. In Kabankalan City, 10 former rebels were granted financial aid of P10,500 each as well as hygiene kits and relief …
Man held for ‘stealing’ game fowls
By Mae Singuay A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing game fowls in Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra town. Police arrested laborer Mark Vallejo, a resident of Barangay Tampalon in the province’s Kabankalan City. Lorenzo Atienza, 50 years old, a resident of the town’s Barangay San Juan, reported to village chief Edwin Lamela that his fighting …
NegOr targets 148-K kids for mass vaccination campaign
A total of 148,201 children in Negros Oriental are targeted for the nationwide “Chikiting Ligtas” mass vaccination campaign against measles and rubella (MR) and polio during the whole month of May. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion said the month-long “Chikiting Ligtas” (Safe Children) supplemental immunization campaign was launched at a ceremony in Sibulan town …
2 bodies found
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two decomposing remains were recovered from a drainage system along the Economic Highway at Hacienda Sayson in Bacolod City’s Barangay Felisa late Sunday afternoon, April 30. Police have yet to identify the remains. Police Station 10 commander, Major Richard Fajarito, said one of the remains is in an early …
Man stabbed dead
By Mae Singuay A 59-year-old man was stabbed dead in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City on Sunday night, April 30. Herman Gayares of the city’s Barangay Su-ay succumbed to a stab wound on his back. Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Gary Pechora, also of the said village. Police said Gayares and his family were …
Bros mauled, stabbed
By Mae Singuay Two brothers were hurt after they were allegedly mauled and stabbed for unknown reasons. Confined at Cadiz District Hospital were brothers, 34-year-old Patrick Alvarez and 30-year-old Khen, both residents of Barangay Zone 6 in Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City. Police identified the suspects as 34-year-old Joseph Besa and 37-year-old Ferdinand Abuan, both …