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National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI (NEDA-6) Director Ro-Ann Bacal recently revealed the Regional Development Council (RDC) found nearby quarries pose a risk to three major infrastructure projects in Iloilo. According to the local NEDA official, erosion and the degradation of the riverbed caused by quarrying endanger the National Irrigation Administration-Region VI (NIA-6) diversion dam …

By Paulo Loreto Lim While speaking before the Launching of Federalism in Negros event last weekend at the Osbron Hall of Ikthus Equipping Center, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia expressed his support for moving the country towards a federal form of government, staking his argument on supporting President Rodrigo Duterte. “Let’s ride on the momentum …

By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently approved, on its first reading, an ordinance proposing Press Freedom Day. The ordinance, penned by City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., would designate May 3 as a day to recognize “the fundamental human right to free expression and press freedom.” The document cites the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Monico Puentevella recently revealed his support for the government decision to withdraw from hosting the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Earlier, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez announced the country would not host the event for security reasons and, instead, suggesting using funds …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) inmate Nolan ‘JocJoc’ Baldomar was transferred to the Negros Occidental Provincial Jail (NOPJ) and died following an altercation with fellow inmates, NOPJ warden, Jail Senior Inspector Castle Masip, was served administrative charges of neglect. According to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man was shot by his brother during a heated argument at Sitio Barrio Daan, Barangay Guinpa-an, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, late Wednesday evening. Police identified the victim as 37-year-old Noel Gonzales, while the suspect was identified as 35-year-old Roland Gonzales. Both are residents of the said barangay. …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Three cellular phones, worth P85,000, were stolen from a dormitory along B.S. Aquino Drive, Barangay 5, Bacolod City, Tuesday night. Police identified the victims as Lyndel Mae Ohoylan and Raisa Jean Japitana, both 20 years of age and temporary residents of said boarding house. Reports released by Police …

By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A man was killed in a shooting incident by an unidentified suspect at the Midtown Public Market, Barangay Mabigo, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, early Tuesday morning. Police identified the victim as 20-year-old Rodel Laparan, a resident of Angas 1, Barangay Mabigo, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. The Canlaon City …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around P1 million worth of belongings were destroyed after a fire severely damaged the house of a retired couple at Carmela Valley Homes Subdivision, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Wednesday afternoon. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) identified the owner of the house as Melinia Navarro, a retired teacher and resident …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Public Safety Jesus Hinlo, Jr. said he is optimistic over the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). “While the retention of the NIR is in the hands of the president, I am still hopeful,” he said. Additionally, in a …