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By Tara Yap The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Region VI (DSWD-6) expressed optimism in reforming juveniles in Western Visayas region, following the DSWD-6 Regional Rehabilitation Center for the Youth (RRCY) reporting Guimaras boasts a success rate of 80 percent. Paul Eclar, resident psychologist, said an independent study found 20 percent of 220 youth offenders …

By Tara Yap Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu vowed to pursue environmental violators at the resort destination of Boracay. Cimatu challenged local DENR officials to be aggressive in implementing the law. “Huwag mong sabihin sa akin ayaw kasi makinig ng local government. Eh, tirahin mo ang local government (Don’t tell …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two were arrested by members of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) after allegedly running through a police checkpoint in front of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) headquarters, Barangay Estefania, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. Police identified the suspects as 21-year-old Cyrus Canlas of Barangay Pahanocoy and Christian Parreno, 24, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A third year college student was found dead outside her house after she allegedly hanged herself in Barangay Tambojangin, Amlan, Negros Oriental, late Sunday evening. Police refused to name the victim but confirmed she was 21 years old and a resident of the said barangay. Based on the initial investigation …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Responding to complaints of water supply shortages during a recent Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) forum, Bacolod Bulk Water Incorporated (BBWI) assured Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) consumers round-the-clock water supply once bulk water projects are completed. They also promised water supply would not be affected by adverse situation, such …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) recently appointed a new director for the Negros Island Region (NIR) office. According to reports released by the national office, Atty. Arnold Lazaro assumed the post of acting regional director on June 5, replacing Atty. Mario Tonelete, who was relieved in March of this …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the suspension of diplomatic ties between Qatar and several Arab nations, the Western Visayas Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from Qatar some airlines have accordingly suspended operations to the Middle Eastern nation. OWWA regional director James Mendiola suggested OFWs transfer or purchase …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito submitted a resolution last week endorsing the construction of a plastic recycling facility in Bacolod City. In a message sent by Distrito to Watchmen Daily Journal, the city councilor said the resolution requests the Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM), a division of the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) reported, based on records between January 1 and May 31, nine local dogs recently tested positive for rabies. Seven of them were from throughout the province, while two were from Bacolod City. According PVO Animal Health Division head, Dr. Ryan Janoya, the latest …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Victorias City Police chief, Police Superintedent Herman Garbosa, investigators confirmed there was foul play in the recent killing of a Grade 6 pupil in the city. According to Garbosa, the suspects in the murder of 11-year-old Mark Anton Bilode of Barangay 20 are all minors, however, he is …