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Vendors, trisikad and tricycle drivers with their families line up to avail of
the Sen. Mar Roxas Medical Mission at the Binalbagan public market the other
day.*
200-T TB Deaths Yearly in RP
SWINE FLU MORTALITY NOT ALARMING: DR. ANG
Airport Checks Unnecessary
By Gil Alfredo B. SeverinoPediatrician Dr. Eduardo Ang said there is a need to develop proper perspective and public education on “swine flu” citing the case of the Philippines experiencing 200,000 actual death caused by tuberculosis while swine flu cases are still unconfirmed reports with few deaths.
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1,600 Negrenses Avail of Sen. Roxas Medical Mission
About 1,600 Negrenses availed of the Sen. Mar Roxas Medical Mission in Binal-bagan, Negros Occidental and in Handumanan, Bacolod City last Wednesday and Thursday.more>>
DOH: Quarantine Helps Contain H1N1 Virus
People coming into the country should not worry about quarantine, the Department of Health (DOH) said last Wednesday.more>>
Palace: P25-M Fund to Stop Political Killings
President Gloria Macapa-gal Arroyo is determined to end political killings which is why she put up the P25-million fund, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita told reporters recently.more>>
Pediatrician Dr. Ed Ang educating his young patients’ mother on the
misconceptions about “swine flu,” from misnomer to handling of cases, assuring
everyone that it is curable.* (Gil Severino photo)
Inasal Festival to Feature Contests
By Edith B. ColmoAll is set for the 1st Inasal Festival of Bacolod City on May 15-20, 2009.
Counc. Alex Paglumotan authored the resolution establishing this festival. This will be one of the attractions in Bacolod aside from Masskara festival in October.
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Peasant Group Wary of WB Stand on Compulsory Land Acquisition: TFM
Task Force Mapalad, a national peasant federation, has expressed concern over the World Bank’s move to propose a two-year moratorium on compulsory acquisition of land and to focus on voluntary land transfer where farmer-beneficiaries and landowners negotiate the price of land with local government units facilitating the negotiations.more>>
Sec. Ebdane Visits DPWH Offices in Negros Occ.
Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Pubilic Works and Highways (DPWH) made a surprise visit to DPWH District Engineering Offices while in Bacolod City particularly the DPWH-Negros Occidental 1st District Engineering Office at Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental last April 29, 2009.more>>
POLICE REPORTS
Man Arrested for Wearing PNP Uniform
A 31-year-old resident of Zone 10 in Talisay City was apprehended by Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) - Special Operations Task Force yesterday afternoon for alleged illegal use of police uniform at the Talisay City Public Market.Romeo Claver Jr., according to reports, was arrested for illegal use of the Philippine National Police (PNP) camouflage uniform in public while driving his tricycle without proper authorization.
Police Chief Inspector Rico Santotome Jr, NOPPO spokesman, said that Claver’s act constituted violation of Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) or the illegal use of police uniforms and insignias.
Violators of the said provision of the Revised Penal Code could face a maximum of two years in jail if found guilty, he added.
Police Senior Superintendent Manuel Felix, NOPPO director, reiterated that the campaign against civilians using PNP uniforms including those with “POLICE” markings which was announced last month is a preemptive measure after the reports of criminal elements donning police and military uniforms when they implement their illegal activities. The public is continuously warned to observe this directive and to take it seriously for penalty will be served for those who will defy the law.* (RRM)
NOPPO-SOTF Nabs Bet Collector in Silay City
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office-Special Operations Task Force (NOPPO-SOTF) arrested a 42-year-old resident of Hacienda Bagroy, Brgy. Rizal, Silay City yesterday afternoon for indulging in alleged illegal gambling.Police Chief Inspector Rico Santotome Jr, NOPPO public information officer, identified the suspect as Jojie Gargar who was arrested along Bonifacio St in Silay City.
Gargar was nabbed after being caught engaging in the illegal numbers game or “First Ball” in front of the Small Town Lottery (STL) main office according to Police Inspector Robert Dejucos, head of NOPPO”s SOTF-Anti Illegal Gambling Special Operations Task Group (AIGSOTG).
Police operatives were able to confiscate gambling paraphernalia including one ballpoint pen, tally sheets, results of STL and cash amounting to P36.00 believed to be proceeds of his illegal activity.
Gargar will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9287 or the New Illegal Gambling law at the City Prosecutor’s Office-Silay City. He is presently detained at Silay City Police Station.* (RRM)
Bacolod Photographers at WPPP Photo Congress 2009
By James G. Toga
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NDB’S OWEN BAYOG (left, front row) - along with hundreds of photographers during
the WPPP opening ceremonies at the SM Mega Trade Hall. * (Bodyshot photo)
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