The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has deployed a total 480 policemen as of March 26, in order to implement tighter security operations during Holy Week. “We’ll concentrate on areas of convergence because these are prone to robbery and pickpocket incidents,” said ICPO operations chief, Police Superintendent Jowel Saliba. “We are reminding the public to …
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TESDA TVET enrollment, job fair in Bacolod City next 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 next week, 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 …
‘Day of the Unborn’ observed last Sunday
Last Sunday, March 25, the country observed the “Day of the Unborn,” which was enacted through Presidential Proclamation No. 586 s. 2004, by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. According to the proclamation, the observance will “promote a culture of life, and defense of life, from the moment of conception.” March 25 was specifically selected as it …
Regional EMB probing alleged coal ash dumping in Iloilo City
The Environmental Management Bureau-Region VI (EMB-6) is investigating the alleged use of coal ash for the Iloilo Esplanade extension. Atty. Ramar Neil Pascua, EMB-6 legal officer, said laboratory samples were taken last March 26 as part of an inter-agency investigation that EMB-6 lead. A complainant alleged filling materials for the Iloilo Esplanade expansion near …
Murcia resident killed in drive-by shooting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 34-year-old man was killed following a Sunday evening drive-by shooting at Hacienda Wawa in Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Raymund Barros, a resident of the said barangay. In a statement provided by Barros’ wife, the victim was sitting outside his home when …
Fisherman accidentally drowns inside own fishing cage in Silay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fisherman was declared dead after he accidentally drowned while fishing Sunday morning in Barangay Lantad, Silay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 56-year-old Renator Aquino, a resident of the said barangay. Silay City police investigators said Aquino’s son, Reneil, discovered the victim floating on his belly …
Holy Week
Isabela preparing for annual pilgrimage By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday said Glory Hill, located in the town’s Barangay Mansablay, is ready to receive pilgrims for this year’s Holy Week. Malabor said the local government has already prepared Glory Hill, which features a 45-foot giant steel cross for both …
Pets in Bacolod City must be registered –Ordinance
An ordinance recently passed the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on its first reading, which would require dog and cat owners to register their pets with the City Veterinary Office. The policy also requires all pets to be vaccinated against rabies annually, along with limiting the number of pets permitted per household. According to the …
MIWD rate increase likely to be approved
The proposed rate increase by the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) will most likely be approved by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). “The probability is almost 100 percent,” noted LWUA Administrator Jeci Lapus while in Iloilo City recently. MIWD is proposing a new rate of P200 per every 10 cubic meters, from the current …
Unopposed Ceneco district election candidates proclaimed
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) elections in Districts II, III, and VII, which took place over the weekend, recently proclaimed winners after all candidates for director ran unopposed. Both Jojit Yap and Dwight Carbon were re-elected in Districts III and VII, respectively; while Engr. Beda Tumbos was proclaimed in District II. Nine hundred …