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Local Karapatan chapter to hold a march, likens Duterte policies to terrorism By Paulo Loreto Lim The Negros chapter of Karapatan, an alliance of human rights organizations, recently announced they would be holding a march on Human Rights Day, Sunday, December 10. In a statement, the group took swipes at the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, …

By Paulo Loreto Lim The Iloilo City Council recently passed an ordinance requiring the use of septic tanks, intended as a means of promoting environmentally-friendly customs. “[Improperly] disposed and untreated septic waste affects health,” explained City Councilor R. Leone Gerochi, who authored the ordinance. He went on to note such practices could spread disease, contaminate …

By Neska Centina A man was shot to death by three unidentified suspects Tuesday morning in Sipalay City. According to a report, gunmen opened fire at 37-year-old Jonel Villarosa at Sitio Cambogui-ot in the city’s Barangay Camindangan. Villarosa was working as a driver for Metchian Gregorio, who was with him at the time of the incident, along …

By Neska Centina A motorist was arrested after he was caught with a firearm and ammunition at a checkpoint at Bangga Mallorca in Barangay 13, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Tuesday afternoon. Police Superintendent German Garbosa, chief of the Victorias City Police Station, identified the suspect as 27-year-old John Rey Hilado. According to police reports, Victorias City police …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) said they will be closely monitoring minors who were treated with dengvaxia, the anti-dengue vaccination under fire after pharmaceutical manufacturer Sanofi said their product may lead to more severe symptoms. DOH-6 family, health, and nutrition cluster head, Dr. Reynilyn Reyes, reiterated an earlier comment …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently awarded certificate of land ownership awards (CLOAs) to 28 La Castellana farmers, designating tham as agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB). 21 ARBs will be based in the town’s Barangay Robles, each receiving 14.6-hectares of land; while another seven each received 4.5 hectares of land …

Gatuslao deflects when asked if move is ‘politically motivated’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to a proposal for a P10 million fountain and garden project in front of the Himamaylan City Hall, City Councilor Justin Gatuslao voiced his opposition to the budget item. “These developments are unnecessary,” he said. While proponents of the …

By Paulo Loreto Lim A memorandum was recently signed between Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) and two groups, Task Force Crusaders for Democracy, Inc. and Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines, Inc., agreeing to coordinate in regards to the ongoing anti-criminality campaign in the region. According to PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, the two groups …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man who allegedly introduced himself as the new provincial police director of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) was nabbed by San Carlos City police last Monday. Police identified the suspect as Noel Celestino, a native of General Santos City. San Carlos City police chief, Police Superintendent D’Artagnan …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former police officer was arrested by San Carlos City police after a warrant was issued against him on drug and gun-related charges at San Juan Bonifacio in Barangay 5, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, late Monday evening. Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Remus Bayawa, a resident of the said barangay. …