The Iloilo City government convened representatives of water utilities in preparation for the drought expected this June. Mayor Jerry Treñas, in an interview, said the drought is expected to reduce the water supply in over 20 city barangays. He said that Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) is finalizing the restoration of its deep wells …
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Lone bettor from Iloilo hits P225-M Mega Lotto jackpot
For the second consecutive day, a lone bettor in Iloilo became an instant millionaire after hitting the P225 million jackpot of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Friday night, May 12. In an advisory over the weekend, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Melquiades Robles said the bettor’s winning combination 14-05-44-25-01-36 of the Mega …
Iloilo City puts flag ceremonies on hold until end of May
The Iloilo City government suspended the conduct of flag ceremonies this month in consideration of the health conditions of employees who will be exposed to the extreme heat of the sun and need to endure prolonged standing. “[After May], the flag will still be raised every Monday and there will be a singing of the …
DTI fund for ELCAC beneficiaries in NegOr used up
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday called on the local government units and congressional representatives in Negros Oriental to allocate funds for livelihood assistance to barangays affected by the communist insurgency. This developed as DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director, Nimfa Virtucio, said that agency funds intended for the government’s whole-of-nation approach through the Task Force …
Senators urge Comelec to put NegOr under its control amid violence
A Senate panel on Wednesday, May 10, urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to place Negros Oriental under the poll body’s control in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in October, citing concerns about the province’s peace and order situation following the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo. In its fourth hearing on the …
Iloilo hogs inventory drops 62% due to ASF
The swine inventory in Iloilo has dropped 62 percent compared with the population before African swine fever (ASF) hit, but the province currently does not experience a shortage in supply, according to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Darel Tabuada, in an interview on Wednesday, May 10, said as of May 8, …
Remains found in Pontevedra
The decomposing human remains were found on the roadside at Barangay Recreo in Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra town yesterday morning. Pontevedra police station commander, Major Romulo Gepilango, said the unidentified man, estimated to be in his 40s, was found beside a sack. The body was already in an advanced state of decomposition, and was wearing only …
Grade 11 student nabbed for ‘marijuana’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Grade 11 student was arrested for carrying suspected marijuana to school in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City yesterday morning. Arrested was 18-year-old Dennis Casiple of the city’s Barangay E. Lizares. Talisay City police station said a teacher and a security guard discovered suspected dried marijuana leaves wrapped in yellow pad …
Man hurt, houses razed in Dumaguete blaze
A man was hurt in a fire of still unknown origin that destroyed residential homes and a warehouse in Dumaguete City’s Barangay Bantayan on Tuesday, May 9. An initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the city said they received a callout at 12:35 p.m. regarding the fire. City fire marshal, Chief …
Man found dead
A man was found dead in a vacant lot at Barangay San Isidro in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Monday morning, May 8. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Marvin Encarguez of the village’s Sitio Mansulao. Encarguez succumbed to wounds on his body, police said. Toboso police chief, Major Jun Ray Batadlan, said the victim …