By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) conducted several fogging operations in Barangay Vista Alegre last week as the number of dengue cases continues to rise. Environmental sanitation officer, Dr. Grace Tan, said the fogging operation was concentrated in Purok Angela Gonzaga after recording 22 cases in the area over the …
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UNDOC: Diocese to lead forum against DOTr
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC) Secretary-General Diego Malacad said the Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center will lead a transport forum this afternoon opposing the Department of Transportation (DOTr) implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization act. The forum, he explained, will be attended by members of …
Unidentified man found dead in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A still unidentified man was found dead by the roadside yesterday morning along Buri Road, Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Police described the individual as at least five feet, four inches tall and wearing a white sando with blue shorts. Police Station 3 (PS3) commander, Police Senior Inspector Larry Teovisio, said …
Two tricycle drivers dead in La Carlota City collision
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two tricycle drivers died on Saturday after their vehicles collided along the national highway, Bangga Parnaso, Barangay Cubay, La Carlota City. Police identified the fatalities as 51-year-old Harlou Mombay, a resident of the said barangay; and Rico Fagarita, a resident of Barangay La Granja in La Carlota City. The city’s …
Farmer gunned down by unidentified men in Escalante City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A farmer was declared dead on the spot after he was gunned down by unidentified men at Sitio Ampara, Barangay Mabini, Escalante City, yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as Rolando Mahilum, a resident of the said barangay. Escalante City police said the victim left his house around 4:30 a.m. …
Montilla widow thanks supporters for spot on town council
Irene Montilla, widow of late Isabela Mayor Enrique Montilla, returned to her husband’s former constituency to celebrate Father’s Day and offered her appreciation to allies on the town council for endorsing her to fill a vacancy on the local legislature. Among those she extended her appreciation to included Raffy Uy, Patrick Miguel Montilla, Rene Ituriaga, …
Fate of village polls uncertain –Paduano
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga There is no truth to a rumor circulating that village polls had been suspended by the House of Representatives, according to Abang Lingkod Partylist Representative Stephen Paduano. The solon clarified yesterday there is still no consensus on the potential second postponement of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections rescheduled for …
Fewer elementary kids this year –DepEd
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Bacolod has noted a decrease in the number enrollees in the public elementary schools in the city, as its head pinpoints address changes and government’s anti-drug drive as the reasons. In a report by TV Patrol Negros, DepEd-Bacolod Schools Division Superintendent Cynthia Demavivas …
14 Maranaos living in Bacolod –Cops
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director Police Senior Supt. Jack Wanky confirmed yesterday there are 14 Maranaos now living with relatives in the city. Wanky said the information is the result of the coordination the police made with village officials of Barangays 30 and 31, where most Muslims reside. …
Iloilo-based soldiers off to Marawi
By Tara Yap The Philippine Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion (82IB) based in Miag-ao town, Iloilo province is set to augment government forces in Marawi City as they struggle to eliminate a terror group despite Martial Law. Lieutenant Colonel Vener Morga, 82IB commander, said a total of 525 soldiers will be deployed to Marawi on June …