Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez reiterated yesterday that former Congressman Arnolfo Teves, Jr. has not been released from detention, saying he has been re-arrested following the process of the Timor-Leste police. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a similar statement on Monday night, June 10, in response to a claim by Teves lawyer Atty. Ferdinand Topacio …
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Over 8-K vacancies available in DOLE-6 Kalayaan Job Fair
Some 8,480 vacancies will be available during the 2024 Kalayaan Job Fair of the Department of Labor and Employment-Western Visayas (DOLE Region 6) at the Main Atrium of SM City Bacolod on Wednesday, June 12. As of yesterday, 56 private companies and two national government agencies are offering 6,895 local job vacancies, while five …
DOJ: Teves released, re-arrested in Timor-Leste
Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. has been re-arrested after earlier being released in Timor-Leste, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. “The release and subsequent re-arrest of the former congressman from prison to the Polícia Nacional of Timor-Leste [PNTL] is part of the country’s process,” DOJ Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said, hours …
Prices in Negros Oriental not affected by Kanlaon eruption
There is no monitored rise in the prices of basic and prime commodities in Canlaon City following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on June 3, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental said yesterday. There is also enough supply of commodities in the mountain city, DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio …
Benitez urges killers of Grade 11 student to yield
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez is urging the killers of Grade 11 student Nicus Balagosa, who was shot and killed inside his house, to surrender or else the full force of the law will be used against them. “No matter what, no one has the right to take the life of another, and to …
LTO-6 targets 40-K participants for theoretical driving course
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is targeting 40,000 drivers from Western Visayas for its free theoretical course this year. LTO Assistant Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan II said the free theoretical driving course is an outreach program under the Driver’s Education Center. “It is a course that aspiring license applicants must undergo to be issued …
CAAP waives rebooking fees for Kanlaon-affected flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced that rebooking fees for airline passengers affected by Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption will be waived. CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio made the assurance on a radio program hosted by Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino. He said help desks were set up at airports to assist passengers in …
LGUs get aid for animals affected by Kanlaon eruption
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Occidental is extending assistance to local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on June 3. Several villages of LGUs situated at the foot of the active volcano, particularly those in the fourth and fifth districts, have been badly hit by ashfall, sulfurous odor, …
Iloilo City’s air quality ‘within standard’ amid Kanlaon eruption
The air quality of Iloilo City remains within standard, based on the monitoring of particulate matter (PM) by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). The city has 10 and 2.5 (PM) air quality, which, according to EMB, is within fair brackets, despite the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. PM10 are very small particles with a diameter …
LGU cautions public vs. donation drives after Mt. Kanlaon eruption
The local government unit (LGU) of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental warned the public yesterday against private donation drives for displaced residents following Monday’s eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. In a statement posted on its Salta Canlaon official Facebook page, the city said it is not involved in any way with donation campaigns, adding that enough …