President Rodrigo R. Duterte is expected to discuss in the next Cabinet meeting today the “final action” on the recommendation to close Boracay for six months, a Palace official said yesterday. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra said this comes after the inter-agency group tasked to come up with the blueprint finally submitted its “detailed” …
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Western Visayas cop yields 35 sachets of ‘shabu’
A total of 35 sachets of suspected shabu were seized from a police officer assigned at the Regional Headquarters Support Group of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) during a buy-bust operation Monday afternoon. The illegal drugs were confiscated from Police Officer 2 Stephen Magno, 41, of Barangay San Juan Zone III in Molo district, …
Sipalay City’s 7th most wanted arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sipalay City’s seventh most wanted was arrested late Monday afternoon by operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) at Phase 1 in Barangay San Miguel, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Lorgie Camit, a native of Sipalay City. Based on reports released …
Isabela town councilor concerned over high school construction delays
Montilla: My family’s name is at stake By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Town Councilor Patrick Montilla, whose family donated the lot for a public high school building, yesterday expressed concern over the delayed construction of the said project, pointing out, it has been nearly seven months since the groundbreaking, but no definite …
The Importance of TVL Skills Development in Senior High School
By Raymond Michael A. Gayatin, Teacher II Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School TVL track in Senior High School is the most popular option to choose from in our Senior High School program. Here are some reasons why. Obviously, Employment As the students finish a specific TVL strand, they will be equipped …
Iloilo City government to provide various services to barangays
The Iloilo City government is set to launch their enhanced Pag-ulikid sang Syudad program, which will provide free medical, dental, civil registration, legal services, among other benefits to every barangay in the city. “We’ll make sure that we’ll not only bring services but also enjoyment and entertainment,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. The …
Three wounded following rumble in Punta Taytay
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least three people were wounded following a rumble late Sunday afternoon between rival groups at Purok Mangga in Barangay Punta Taytay, Bacolod City. Police refused to identify the victims and the suspects as a majority of them are reported to be minors. Police Station 9 (PS9) commander, Police …
University professor nabbed in Bacolod City bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A university professor, along with two others, were arrested following a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operation at an inn located in Bacolod City’s downtown area, late Saturday evening. PDEA lead agent, Grace Cruz, refused to identify the captured suspects, but confirmed one is a professor on indefinite leave …
TESDA TVET enrollment, job fair in Bacolod City this week
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will be holding a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrollment and job fair from April 5 to 6 at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (NOMPAC). The job fair will take place on Thursday, April 5, while the enrollment program will commence the following …
Retired police officer, family flee Mandurriao after killing
A retired police officer and his family have gone missing after the officer reportedly shot and killed a father and son in Iloilo City on Easter Sunday. Following the incident, retired Senior Police Officer 1 Ariel Acopicop, along with his wife and children, could not be found at their residence, located in Barangay Bolilao, in …