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Aug192022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

Woman admits fabricating abduction, rape allegations

The abduction and rape of a 23-year-old woman was “fabricated.”This was confirmed Friday night, August 19, by Lt. Arlyn Torrendon, head of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD).She said that the police further investigated the case and established that the incidents did not happen.The victim was “very cooperative” in their probe, Torrendon added.Torrendon said that they learned that the woman was having a family problem, which they could not disclose.She also said that the victim had undergone a medical examination, and has a hematoma that was self-inflicted.They understand the woman, “we see her as a victim. We have interventions to help her cope with her problem,” she added.In an earlier statement, the woman alle...

Aug192022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

PRO-6 ready for opening of face-to-face classes

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The security preparations for the opening of the face-to-face classes on Monday, August 22, are set.Police Regional Office-6 director, Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, said that all unit commanders were given orders to ensure the safe and orderly opening of classes in Western Visayas.“I already gave instructions to all unit commanders to ensure that everyone is safe and the resumption of face-to face classes is peaceful," he said in a statement Thursday, August 18.“Law enforcement operations will be intensified to prevent the occurrence of crime and to prevent lawless elements from launching their evil plans,” he added.PRO-6 will maximize the deployment of its personnel in identified strategic areas such as terminals, transportation hubs, vicinities of the schools and ...

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Sayson elected PCL Bacolod president

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The Philippine Councilors League- Bacolod City chapter officers led by Thaddy Sayson take their oaths Friday*TSayson Facebook page photoCouncilor Thaddy Sayson was elected president of the Philippine Councilors League- Bacolod City chapter on Friday, August 19.The other elected officers of the league are councilors Celia Flor – vice president, Kalaw Puentevella – secretary general, Al Espino – treasurer, Pao Sy – auditor, Jason Villarosa – public relations officer, and Simple Distrito – business manager.Israel Salanga was elected chapter director.Sayson thanked his colleagues for their trust in him.*

Aug192022 by Martian MuycoNo Comments

Woman injured in mauling

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The woman being mauled in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City.*Princess Ana Saphira video screenshotA 22-year-old woman suffered injuries after she was mauled by a family in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, early this week.The family members mauled the victim due to a spat in a volleyball game.According to video uploader Princess Ana Saphira, the family members did not only hurl hurtful words at the victim, they also ganged up on her.The victim could not stand up after she was attacked and was brought to a hospital.Maj. Roberto Indiape, Sagay police chief, said the family members alleged that the victim almost hit their child with a motorcycle.The police investigation is still ongoing, and the opposing parties are expected to face each other before ...

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘All systems go’ for school opening in Negros Occidental, DepEd says

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The Department of Education - Division of Negros Occidental is all set for the opening of classes on Monday, August 22, even though there are some schools that lack classrooms.We are all set for blended, distance learning or face-to-face classes, DepEd Negros Occidental spokesperson Ian Arnold Arnaiz said on Friday, August 19.The deadline for enrollment is on Monday but if there are students who enroll later they will still be accommodated, he said.In schools where there are a lack of classrooms, ways have been devised to accommodate all students, he said.Arnaiz said it will be a must for learners who attend face-to-face classes to wear face masks and observe physical distancing as a precaution against COVID-19.The annual P5,000 cash allowance of teachers wi...

Aug192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

DOST VI, NegOcc stakeholders gear up for Pandayan ng Bayan

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An RU Foundry shredder turns waste into fertilizer in southern Negros Occidental*The Department of Science and Technology in Western Visayas and its partner stakeholders are gearing up for their Pandayan ny Bayan project to benefit the six congressional districts of Negros Occidental.The DOST VI held a meeting with five State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) and RU Foundry and Machine Shop in Bacolod City to set up plans for the proposed Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) project dubbed “Pandayan ng Bayan”, it announced Friday, August 20.Joining the project are the Central Philippines State University for Economic Development, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change Adaptation, Northern...

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Supermarkets to sell sugar at P70/kilo, VMC to help softdrinks firms: Palace

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VMC allots 500,000 kilos of sugar for consignment in Kadiwa stores in populated parts of the Visayas.*Ronnie Baldonado photoThe country’s leading supermarkets are bringing down the price of sugar to as low as P70 per kilo, Malacañang announced Friday, August 19.Victorias Milling Co. in Negros Occidental also pledged to help traders in the food manufacturing industries by making available 45,000 sacks of bottler-grade sugar for softdrinks companies, Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez said.“This is to avert a possible temporary halt in their operations that could result to the displacement of their workers,” he said.VMC also allotted 500,000 kilos of sugar for consignment in Kadiwa stores in populated parts of the Visayas, Rodriguez said.Negros Occidental Vice Governor ...

Aug192022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Teatro Europa 3 in Bacolod

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The European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Véron, is in Bacolod City for the performance of “Godo” by the Maskara Theatre Ensemble of the University of St. La Salle at the Gallaga Theater on Saturday, August 20, as part of the Teatro Europa theater festival.Teatro Europa is a theater festival organized every year since 2020 by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines as part of its efforts to disseminate European culture and to forge partnerships with Philippine academic institutions.Having been held virtually in the past two years, Teatro Europa 3rd edition is taking place in a hybrid format this year, with 18 performances, eight of which are on-site in different locations in Metro Manila, Bacolod, Baguio and Iloilo.This year’s...

Aug192022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

EU introducing circular economy, plastics recycling in PH – envoy

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European Union Ambassador Luc Veron (center) with Rep. Alfredo Marañon III, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego and Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II (l-r)at the Bacolod Silay Airport Friday morning. *Ronnie Baldonado photoThe European Union Ambassador to the Philippines, Luc Véron, said on Friday, August 19, that he is discussing the advantages of adopting a circular economy with Negros Occidental officials.Véron, who arrived in Negros Occidental Friday, met with Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Benitez, Rep. Alfredo Marañon III (Neg. Occ., 2nd District) and Silay Mayor Joedith Gallego, and is also set to meet with the other congressmen and local officials of the province.“One of the things that we (in the EU) w...

Aug192022 by Martian MuycoNo Comments

Zumba instructor killed in shooting

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The Zumba instructor was shot to death at Barangay 4 in Hinigaran.*PNP photoA 30-year-old Zumba instructor was gunned down at Barangay 4 in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Thursday, August 18.Killed was Clint James Tomazar of Brgy. Narauis.Lt. Col. Necerato Sabando, town police chief, said the victim was walking towards the hypermarket when he was approached by the assailant, who was following him on a motorcycle, and then shot him to death.The victim was taken to the hospital but did not make it.Police have yet to establish the motive for the killing.*