The Department of Agrarian Reform recently distributed school supplies for 75 children of agrarian reform beneficiaries in Barangays San Miguel and Minoyan in Murcia. Bags, school supplies, raincoats, caps, umbrellas, among other items were distributed to students of San Miguel Elementary School, Minoyan Elementary School, and San Miguel High School. The program is part of …
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P100K worth of shabu recovered in Brgy. 8
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated P100,000 worth of suspected shabu was recovered in a buy-bust operation yesterday at Purok Nara Baybay in Barangay 8, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as Bonifacio Lagunday, a newly-identified drug personality and resident of the said barangay. Police Station 2 (PS2) commander, Police Senior Inspector Leo …
Anti-illegal drugs briefing held for Handumanan students
An anti-illegal drugs briefing was recently held for students at Handumanan National High School in Bacolod City, which included addresses by the school officials and police. School Principal Richard Gelangre urged students to stay away from illegal drugs. He believes, by avoiding illegal drugs, students are showing love for themselves and assuring they will be …
Coca-Cola looks to empower Negros communities
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Coca-Cola Philippines recently held a fellowship night in Bacolod City to celebrate their partnership with local groups, where they affirmed their support for Negros sugarcane farmers and female entrepreneurs. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the various partners of Coca-Cola Philippines in helping us reach our …
Aklan migration survey planned through August
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Population Institute, will be conducting a national migration survey in Aklan between July and August, where an estimated 387 households will be sampled. “We need more comprehensive data on migration in order to assist policy makers and program managers in evaluating and …
Pregnant woman nabbed for selling drugs in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A pregnant woman was arrested after Police Station 4 (PS4) anti-drug operatives conducted a buy-bust operation late Wednesday evening in Barangay 27, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Florida Vergel, a resident of Purok Cereza in the said barangay. PS4 station commander, Police Senior Inspector Adrian Real, …
Bacolod City to distribute 68K school bags
The Bacolod City government yesterday began the distribution of a total 68,000 school bags, with events at the Banago Elementary School I gym and Bata Elementary Schools I gym. Additional distribution events are scheduled to take place throughout the city. The backpacks, which each contain two notebooks, two pencils, two pens, and a ruler, …
Local BFP considered for recognition
The Negros Occidental Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is being considered for the provincial level BFP Organizational Unit Awards, which will be given out on August 14 as part of the BFP’s 27th anniversary observance. During evaluations, BFP Provincial Fire Marshal Pamela Rojane Candido revealed, between January and May of this year, a total of …
Bogart’ unveiled at UNO-R
During the recent University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) College of Arts and Sciences General Assembly, a stuffed tiger by the name of Bogart was unveiled. The end result of the four-month long “Saving Bogart” team of Dr. Corazon Acaba, taxidermist Alma Tan, artist Christian Claur, along with other faculty and staff, the tiger will serve …
TIIC providing livelihood training for those completing rehabilitation
As of last week, the Molo campus of the Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC) began providing livelihood training for 66 drug personalities who previously surrendered to police and completed drug rehabilitation at an Iloilo City community change center. “After values formation and counseling, we offer them with livelihood skills training so they will be …