By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 31-year-old woman died after she was trapped inside her burning home late Saturday night along Makiling Street in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City. Authorities identified the fatality as Hannah Mae Garaygay. Based on information provided by the Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), they received a firecall around …
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DILG official insists arming barangay captains is legal
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs Martin Diño yesterday defended the proposal to arm barangay captains and other officials with firearms after several senators and congressmen expressed opposition. Diño, who was in Victorias City yesterday for Anti-Drugs Summit 2018, organized by the Mayor …
Silliman University campaign aims for ‘zero waste’
Silliman University in Dumaguete City is currently looking to become a ‘zero waste’ university. “We are producing about 400 million tons of plastics a day–much more than what was being produced 50 years ago,” said Dr. Jorge Augustin Emmanuel, who recently gave a lecture at the school on the impact of plastic on the environment. …
Army presents 84 surrendered rebels at Camp Hernández
During a recent event at Camp General Adriano Hernández in Dingle, Iloilo, where the Philippine Army 301st Infantry Brigade is based, 84 surrendered rebels were presented. According to 3rd Infantry Division commander, Brigadier General Dinoh Dolina, the event provided “an opportunity to the former rebels to attest their sincerity in returning to the folds of …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting improvement activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Replacement of rotten pole at Well #18, 19, and 20 Schedule: Today (July 7), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Barangays Vista Alegre, Mansilingan, Alijis, …
30 apprehended for violating riding-in-tandem ordinance
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 30 motorists were apprehended last month by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) in violation of City Ordinance 832, the ordinance regulating the practice of riding-in-tandem in the city. Based on a report forwarded by BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, to the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod, …
La Carlota City urged to plant more fruits, vegetables
During the recent Nutrition Month launch in La Carlota City, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona Tad-y called on local residents, along with schools, to plant more fruits and vegetables in an effort to promote healthier lives and combat malnutrition. “Start food garden in your homes,” she said. “When we have enough food, we don’t go …
‘Passing grade’ required to maintain Dumaguete City scholarship
Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo recently affirmed recipients of the city’s scholarship program must earn a “passing grade” to maintain eligibility. He said, while other organizations often require at least a grade of 80 to maintain their scholarship, the city scholarship requires a passing grade, citing students who earn for their families have less …
User caught with illegal drugs in Silay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A newly-identified drug suspect was arrested by Silay City police after he was caught using illegal drugs late Thursday evening at Sitio Barra in the city’s Barangay Mambulac. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Jerecho Daquiado, a resident of the said barangay. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel …
Massage therapist arrested for selling drugs in Handumanan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A massage therapist was arrested after she allegedly sold shabu to an undercover cop Thursday afternoon at Purok Kawayanan of Phase 6B in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Richel Ticao, a resident of Purok Sto. Dominggo in the said barangay. Police Station 10 commander, Police …