A total of 17 public officials in the province of Aklan are facing criminal and administrative charges for their role in the environmental crisis on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) filed charges against some provincial, municipal and village officials before the …
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Negros Occidental Jehovah’s Witness conventions begin tomorrow
The Jehovah’s Witness regional conventions will be making stops in Negros Occidental, beginning tomorrow, June 29, at the La Carlota City Coliseum, until July 1. The event next visits the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod from July 6 to 8. Each event will feature a talk and interview on learning practical ways to …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Repair of defective 8” Ø gate valve break pressure tank Schedule: Today (June 28), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Lacson, Gatuslao, Aguinaldo, and San …
Congressman to Binalbagan barangay officials: Be ready to serve
Mirasol confident he delivered on his promises By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Speaking before an oath-taking for barangay captains at the Barangay Sto. Rosario covered court in Binalbagan earlier this week, Negros Occidental fifth district Rep. Alejandro Mirasol focused on “service.” “Be ready to serve,” he stressed. “Everyone should exert all effort for …
Enviro Quiz winners to be awarded tomorrow
The winners of the annual Cadiz City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Enviro Quiz will be awarded tomorrow, June 29, at the Cadiz City Arena at 1:00 p.m. Winners will be given certificates and case prizes. Among 16 participating schools, with contestants comprised of Grade 9 and 10 students, Tiglawigan National High School took …
Man shot in Tangub
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was wounded after he was reportedly shot by someone reported to be a sibling’s rival late Tuesday evening in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Leonardo Capunong, a resident of the said area. Police Station 8 (PS8) investigators said the victim was riding …
Two new street-level drug personalities nabbed in Tangub
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police-City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) conducted a buy-bust operation late Tuesday night at Purok Seaside, Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City, resulting in the arrests of Razzel Baguing and Reggie Pranisa, both residents of the said place. CDEU assistant team leader, Police Inspector Adrian James Albaytar, said they …
GSIS, PhilPost team up anew to visit pensioners aged 80 up
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) have partnered once again in conducting home visits to validate the status of all GSIS old-age and survivorship pensioners who are 80 years old and above. “We are reminding our pensioners who are at least 80 years old that they are …
CDRRMO: No drownings reported following St. John the Baptist feast day
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) announced they have not recorded any incidents of drownings during the St. John the Baptist feast day observance, which took place over the weekend. CDRRMO cluster head, Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, said celebrations at beaches and resorts throughout the city …
Bacolod City receives new fire truck
The Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), during an event at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds earlier this week, presented Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia with a new P17.5-million fire truck, which was delivered to the city last week. BFP firefighters demonstrated the capabilities of the Man-Rosenbauer model truck, which has a water …