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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A newly-elected Pontevedra barangay kagawad was shot dead over the weekend by still-unidentified gunmen. Police identified the fatality as 52-year-old Barangay General Malvar Kagawad Salvacion Samson, a resident of Sitio Tamsik in the said barangay. Based on statements by Samson’s live-in partner, Dennis Palacios, the victim was on her mobile …

The Iloilo City Public Safety Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) and Local Economic and Enterprise Office (LEEO) have begun clearing operations at the Iloilo Terminal Market. PSTMO head Jeck Conlu explained, clearing operations are necessary in order for “customers and vendors [to] identify where are the loading, unloading, and parking areas; and entrance and exit points.” …

The Department of Justice on Friday said it terminated businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles’ provisional admission to its witness protection program. Secretary Menardo Guevarra issued a letter to Napoles through her counsel to give notice of the termination effective on Friday, a press statement from the DOJ read. “As there has been no further claim of …

demonstration and civil military operation activity along Poblacion Beach in Sipalay City from June 8 to 10. 81st Marine Battalion reservists, part of the Naval Reserve Center-Western Visayas, will conduct the demonstration; while civil military operation activities will include a mangrove planting; coastal clean-up; along with a medical and dental mission, circumcisions, a photo static …

A total of P63 million was earmarked for the upgrading of the sewerage treatment plant (STP) of 12 hospitals being managed by the provincial government of Iloilo. The Department of Health appropriated P45 million and the provincial government provided P18-million counterpart fund. While these health facilities are already equipped with STPs, there is a need …

According to Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) records, the cost of fire damages this year, based on data recorded between January and May 17, is P1.4 million. The costs come after the bureau recorded a total of 192 blazes in the said period. Most incidents originated from sugarcane or grass fires, totaling 134. …

DOH hosts forum in Iloilo City   The Department of Health (DOH) hosted a lay forum on thyroids in Iloilo City yesterday as part of the ongoing International Thyroid Awareness Week observance. A similar forum was held earlier in the week in Davao City. The observance seeks to raise awareness on the prevention of thyroid …

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently launched the ecotourism tracking tool (ETT), which will monitor and evaluate ecotourism sites across the country in an effort to prevent future environmental hazards, similar to the one that prompted the ongoing closure of resort destination Boracay. “ETT will enable, not just DENR, but all stakeholders …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga   At least three Bacolod City barangay captains are running for Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) president, following the conclusion of the recent barangay elections. The candidates include incumbent ABC President, Barangay Tangub Captain Noli Villarosa; Barangay 15 Captain Anjo Ayco; and Barangay Singcang-Airport Captain Rosinie Distrito. Distrito is believed …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga   One person is confirmed dead, while another was injured, after the motorcycle they are riding collided with a cane truck Thursday morning in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 22-year-old AJ Talaman, a resident of Barangay Bucana, Ilog; while the injured was identified as 23-year-old Christian Alyuna, …