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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga On the feast day of its patroness, the Queen of Peace of Church will officially be “de-parished” and, after more than four decades, will no longer be considered by the Catholic hierarchy as a place of worship after a final mass is celebrated today. Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon will officiate …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The husband who lost his pregnant common-law wife, along with the twins she was bearing, while undergoing treatment at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) scored government agencies for alleged inaction over his request to release the autopsy and investigation reports. In a press conference yesterday, Jose Cesar …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of dengue cases in Bacolod City has increased to 305 cases, compared to 156 recorded last year. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, Bacolod City Health Officer, Dr. Grace Tan, said the cases were recorded from January 1 to May 20, in which they have also recorded five …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) allegedly opened fire and killed two barangay tanods in Barangay Canlusong, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, late Monday evening. Police identified the fatalities as 33-year-old Armando Labto, Jr., and Rogelio Bendol, 48, both residents of the said barangay. EB Magalona municipal …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-crime and anti-corruption group Task Force Crusaders (TFC) claimed to have evidence against three doctors from the Cataract Foundation allegedly involved with Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) fraud. TFC deputy national commander John Chiong said, based on complaints from cataract patients, they were referred by the Cataract Foundation to three ophthalmologists. …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) reminded parents to prepare meals of their children instead of having them buy street food. Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, yesterday reminded local government units to “regulate street foods, especially on hygiene.” He also advised parents to ensure the food they prepare …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 37-year-old man was killed in his sleep after being shot twice by a still-unidentified gunman in Barangay Don Jorge Araneta, Bago City, Negros Occidental, early Tuesday morning. Police identified the fatality as Ian Manaay, a resident of the said barangay. Based on initial investigation by Bago City police, the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street level drug pusher was arrested by anti-drug operatives of the Tanjay City police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Barangay 7, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, late Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as Ray Omaña, a resident of the said barangay. Tanjay City police said they …

The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Committee on Laws, Ordinances and Good Government will be conducting hearings on Thursday, June 1, regarding the proposed second legislative district for the city. According to City Councilor Caesar Distrito, chairman of the committee, Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya requested the opinion of both the mayor and the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia hinted he may suspend classes from June 5 to 6, during the planned transport strike by jeepney operators. In a press conference yesterday, Leonardia said he spoke with Bacolod Schools Division Superintendent Cynthia Demavivas regarding the suspension of classes and requested an assessment from the …