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Sixty former rebels (FRs) in Negros Oriental have completed the requirements for government land acquisition and titling and are waiting for their Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA). These former rebels had already been profiled, according to Major Jecey Batiller, the Civil-Military Operations officer and spokesperson of the 302nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army …

  The top cop of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered the suspension of permits to transport and carry firearms outside residence for 10 days in Iloilo City, boosting the security measures for the 2024 Dinagyang Festival. Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) director Colonel Joeresty Coronica said PNP chief, General Benjamin Acorda, Jr. signed …

  The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID) remained firm in its goal to end the local communist armed conflict in Negros Island after receiving recognition from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its successful peace campaign in its area of operations. In a statement yesterday, Major General Marion Sison, commander of 3ID, said …

  Technology has made life more convenient nowadays. Smart TVs, washing machines, and air conditioning units are some of the household appliances that make daily living comfortable and hassle-free. However, reducing electricity consumption can become challenging for households who wish to save on their electricity bill while still enjoying the convenience and comfort that electrical …

  Companies only have until January 15 to submit their 13th-month pay compliance report, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. “Yes, under the IRR [Implementing Rules and Regulations] of the law, report of compliance shall be done not later than January 15 of each year. Thus, it is expected that reports will be …

  By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated P1.4 million worth of suspected shabu was seized during a drug buy-bust operation in Bacolod City’s Barangay 7 early yesterday morning. Police arrested live-in partners Rhodora Madreniño and Romel Alfrar, both residents of Purok Magnolia. Lt. Joeven Mogato, Bacolod City Police Office-Drug Enforcement Unit head, said they recovered 200 …

  Senators slammed the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for claiming the grid remained in a “normal” state before and when the massive power outage hit Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas. During an inquiry conducted by the Senate Committee on Energy, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian cited the claim to be “misleading” …

  By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three individuals were wounded after a man, believed to be drunk, allegedly discharged an improvised shotgun at Barangay Enclaro in Negros Occidental’s Binalbagan town on Thursday morning, January 11. Police identified the suspect as 41-year-old Rolin Estrella, while the wounded were 51-year-old Analyn Tambongan, 47-year-old Arlene Guarin and 53-year-old Cyrus Tambungan, all residents …

  The House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy held its second hearing on the power outage that struck Western Visayas first on April 27, 28 and 29 last year, and again on January 2, 3 and 4, barely a day after the New Year celebrations. Committee chairperson Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Jay Velasco said the …

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) failed in its obligation to report a significant loss of power in Panay Island that set off a three-day blackout, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) yesterday. During the congressional inquiry on the matter, ERC chairperson Mona Dimalanta said that under the Grid Code, the system …