About 23,000 members of the Electoral Board (EB) in Iloilo province yesterday started their eight-day training in preparation for the incoming May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Elizabeth Doronila, provincial officer of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), said the training will allow members of the electoral board to know their specific duties during elections …
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Loans offered for displaced Boracay workers
With the recent closure of resort destination Boracay, the Social Security System (SSS) announced they would be offering loans for member-borrowers affected by the development. “We would like to show our dear members that SSS is there whenever they need help,” said SSS Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc. Eligible recipients may borrow between P1,000 …
Governor wants animal hub investigation expedited
Board Member: Hopefully, the investigation will be transparent By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. reportedly wants to hasten the ongoing investigation into the controversial Negros First Animal Hub, which is being constructed within the Panaad Park and Stadium. Negros Occidental Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr. said the governor …
Integrated school-based health services launched in WV
Three government agencies in Western Visayas (WV) have agreed to collaborate and integrate their efforts to carry out various school-based health services. Dr. Renilyn R. Reyes, head of the Family Health and Nutrition Cluster of the Department of Health VI (DOH-6), said they are partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of …
Four arrested in Silay City drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four suspected drug personalities were arrested Wednesday morning following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as 22-year-old Ranilo Dela Cruz, Jr., 37-year-old Leser John Sazon, 33-year-old Ramie Lozañes, and 35-year-old Ernesto Polvorosa; all residents of the said city. Silay City police …
Mother mauled while clutching baby
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A mother was reportedly mauled recently by four unidentified people while she was clutching her baby in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City. Police refused to name the victim, but confirmed she is 22-year-old and a resident of the city’s Barangay 11. Based on complaints filed with Police Station 6 (PS6), …
Governor signs agreement granting scholarships for over 200 students
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday signed a memorandum of agreement granting scholarships to 215 students through the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP) at the Bacolod Business Inn in Bacolod City. “Negrenses are intelligent and skillful people, we just need to properly develop and motivate them,” the governor said. “The opportunity is there, it’s …
Suspected murderer arrested in Himamaylan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected murderer was arrested by police late Tuesday evening after a warrant was issued against him at Sitio Road Crusher in Barangay 4, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Roslyn Gutierrez, a resident of the said area. Himamaylan City police chief, Police Chief Inspector …
Minor drowns at Hinigaran resort
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 10-year-old was killed after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon at a resort located in Barangay Pilar, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Shiela Mae Aliling, a resident of Barangay Calapi in the said municipality. Investigations by Hinigaran police said, while Aliling’s family was looking …
Seven rescued after boat capsizes in Manapla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Seven people were rescued Tuesday afternoon after the boat they were riding capsized off the coast of Manapla, Negros Occidental. Based on reports released by Manapla municipal police, the boat, identified as the M/V Fantasy, which originated from the town of Culasi, Iloilo, was heading toward Manapla, when, around …