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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Heart Association (PHA), a group comprised of cardiologists, is inviting the public to observe World Heart Month, which takes place throughout February. The group will be hosting an event called “Heart Month 2018: Power Your Heart” on February 11, beginning at 6:00 a.m. at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds. The …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A local artist was killed, while her house helper was wounded, after they were attacked by a burglar at Purok 5 in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as Nunistell Mae Fulo, a former beauty queen and former dancer of Bayanihan, the national dance company of …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Jose Luis Montales admitted earlier this week some government employees have been selling endorsements for passport appointments, which allows applicants to use the courtesy lane when applying for passports. According to reports, privileges provided to government employees were allegedly being sold to individuals seeking assistance …

By Neska Centina The attendance records of Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) members last year were recently revealed, which showed City Councilor Ana Marie Palermo with the best attendance, having been recorded as present to 56 of 57 sessions, with the one session marked as being on official travel. City Councilor Bartolome Orola, Sr. came …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The fourth most wanted individual by the Pontevedra municipal police was arrested yesterday at Crossing Balangigay in Barangay Recreo, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as 50-year-old Emmanuel Mogar, a resident of the said barangay. Police Senior Inspector Ryan Salazar, commander of the Pontevedra Municipal Police Station, said Mogar …

By Neska Centina Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia will officiate a mass wedding on February 12 at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). An estimated 200 couples are expected to be wed. The event typically occurs on Valentine’s Day, which is February 14; however, since February 14 this year is Ash Wednesday, the mass wedding was moved. The conduct of mass …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Operatives from the Bacolod City and Kabankalan City Criminal Investigation Detection Groups (CIDG) recovered several firearms and an explosive device following a raid in Barangay Magballo, Kabankalan City, yesterday morning. Police identified the suspects as 46-year-old Rommel Villarosa and 23-year-old Romnick Villarosa, both residents of Purok Mataba at Crossing Balo …

MIAA Official: Reputations are at stake By Paulo Loreto Lim Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) officials recently called on the public to refrain from airing their grievances about the airport on social media and to instead report the matter with airport authorities. “In the end, our country and our Filipino people’s reputation are at stake,” …

By Paulo Loreto Lim The Dumaguete City branch of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held a coin recirculation activity at City Hall, beginning on Monday and ending yesterday. According to Economic and Financial Learning Center manager, Dr. Greg Baccay, the program was conducted in order for local residents to exchange coins for paper bills. He explained, …

While attending the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City over the weekend, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said the province of Iloilo, which was previously called “shabu-lized” and a “bedrock for illegal drugs” by President Rodrigo Duterte, is now considered a stronghold for the president’s party. “The president now considers Iloilo and the rest …