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By Paulo Loreto Lim Last week, Task Force Kasanag (TFK) reiterated their support for federalism by signing an agreement with the Save Our Language through Federalism (Solfed) organization in Iloilo City. The signing was conducted between TFK national commander John Chiong and Solfed head Dante Liban. According to Chiong, federalism is the only way to …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A pedestrian was killed after being bumped by a tricycle along the national highway in Barangay 21, Victorias City, Tuesday morning. Police identified the fatality as 48-year-old Joebert Revira, a resident of the said barangay. Traffic investigators from the Victorias City Police Station determined Revira was crossing the highway when …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 33-year-old man was declared dead after taking his own life inside his home at Hacienda Danao, Barangay Haguimit, La Carlota City, Tuesday. Police refused to identify the victim, but confirmed he is a native of the said city. La Carlota City police said the victim was found hanging lifeless …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., who earlier this week announced the PDP-Laban mass oath-taking, scheduled to take place in Victorias City on Thursday, October 5, had been postponed, Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez confirmed the event was pushing through as originally scheduled. The congressman …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) yesterday announced they would be extending financial assistance to city residents who were affected by the flooding that inundated the city last week. According to DSSD head Pacita Tero, those with homes that were completely destroyed will receive P10,000, while …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito yesterday said local police should strictly implement the ordinance setting a 10:00 p.m. curfew for minors. After the Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) noted some robbery suspects have turned out to be minors, the city councilor believes implementation of the curfew …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya recently submitted recommendations for the construction of floodwalls along major waterways throughout Bacolod City, in an effort to avoid a flooding situation similar to the one that struck the city last week. He named the communities in particular need of such infrastructure as …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man believed to be a former Philippine Army soldier was killed after being shot by riding-in-tandem suspects at Purok Kalubihan, Barangay Amayco, Murcia, yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as 45-year-old Benito Miparon, a resident of the said barangay. Murcia municipal police chief, Police Senior Inspector Ronald Santillan, said …

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional director, Atty. Johnson Cañete, announced the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) would be holding two public hearings on a proposal to raise wages for house helpers, or “kasambahay.” Currently, house helpers in cities and first-class municipalities receive a P2,500 a month wage, while those in other …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street-level drug pusher, listed among the ten most wanted by the Escalante City Police Station, was apprehended by police through an anti-drug operation in the city’s Barangay Jonobjonob, Monday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Mario Rezaga, a resident of Pag-asa Habitat Homes in the said barangay. Escalante …