By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said the Provincial Government is ready to send aid to Marawi City once it is declared clear by the armed forces. In a press conference last Friday, Marañon said he will ask the Provincial Board to decide on the amount the Capitol would give. …
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Tuition hike is ‘state abandonment’ says youth group
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As the academic year of 2017-2018 opens today, youth rights group Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) has expressed grave displeasure over the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for approving the tuition fee increases of several colleges and universities nationwide. In an email …
Non-violent transport strike urged in Panay
By Tara Yap The two-day transportation strike on June 5-6 on Panay Island should be non-violent, Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. of Iloilo province appealed to groups backed by the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston-Panay). In a meeting, Defensor said he does not want a repeat of what happened during the February …
PNP calls for review of emergency procedures
By Tara Yap The Philippine National Police (PNP) has urged hotels, resorts, malls, and other highly populated establishments in Western Visayas region to review emergency procedures. This was the appeal of Supt. Gilbert Gorero, spokesman of Police Regional Office Region VI (PRO-6). Gorero said last Friday’s deadly incident at Resorts World Manila has shown lapses …
BCPO may conduct trainings against active shooters
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In light of the recent robbery and arson incident at the Resorts World Manila which claimed the lives of 38 people, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director Police Senior Supt. Jack Wanky said they are considering the conduct of trainings to handle “active shooters.” An active shooter is engaged …
Two arrested in PS 1 drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people were arrested by police on Saturday following a buy-bust operation conducted by Police Station 1 (PS1) at Purok Rizal, Barangay 14, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 25-year-old Joven Japitana, and Liner Dela Cruz, 20, both residents of the said barangay. PS1 commander, Police Senior Insp. Leo …
Minor stabbed during birthday party in Victorias
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 17-year-old teenager was wounded after he was reportedly hacked and stabbed several time during a birthday celebration at Purok 6, Daan Banwa, Barangay 9, Victorias City, Saturday evening. Police did not reveal the victim’s name but confirmed he is a resident of the said village. Investigators from Victorias City …
Governor lauds Paduano amendment pushing a P20 excise tax
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a press conference yesterday morning, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. expressed his support for the amendment pushed by Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano, which places a P20 excise tax on products that use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). While he did not express his opposition to the …
BCPO: Those evacuating Marawi City are welcome in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, said they are fully prepared for the possible arrival of individuals evacuating Marawi City and indicated they are welcome to temporarily relocate in the city. He said, if evacuees arrive, they will be required to coordinate with the …
SP resolution asks transport groups to defer strike
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution earlier this week asking transportation groups and their supporters to defer their strike in order for students to attend their first days of classes on June 5 and 6. Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, the author of the resolution, said the …