Homicide charges are poised to be filed against a truck driver who figured in a traffic accident resulting to the death of a 6-year old pupil in Barangay Matuog, Tayasan, recently. The suspect, Randy Generoso, 38, of Barangay Concepcion, Manjuyod was identified as the one driving the Isuzu Truck, which ran over the 6-year old student of the Bible Baptist Church, who was killed instantly.
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by: DEMS REY DEMECILLO

Perceived election violence is sought to be avoided if not aborted by the big political rival groups in the first district even as the Macias- Limkaichong alliance and the Baldado-Paras conduit are hoping to neutralize the resurgence of armed partisans now being monitored in northern Negros Oriental. The first district has had a violent election history, most recently in the March 2007 Manluminsag ambush in La Libertad with scores of people injured and killed.
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Gen services, legal office are even represented?
by: DEMS REY DEMECILLO

The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the provincial government, which approves multi million peso projects for the province, is reportedly composed of people who are not strictly holding positions in accordance with implementing rules of the Government Procurement Reform Act 9184 under GPPB Resolution 01-2004.

Provincial Attorney Erwin Vergara was asked whether this irregular composition of the bids and awards committee of the capitol is illegal, thus, putting its entire proceedings in the past under question.
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by: DEMS DEMECILLO

Anticipating that son Board Member Erwin Macias might be junked by allies in the Sagarbarria-Erames tandem as election day draws near (because of the Teves-Macias family feud), father Dodo decided to pull his son out from the Nationalist People’s Coalition’s slate and instructed him to go solo in his bid for a seat in the Dumaguete City Council.
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Primarily for neutralizing the local communist insurgency, erstwhile 302nd Brigade Commander Cesar Yano has been promoted to the rank of brigadier general and is now designated as Chief Office for Legislative Affairs Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Listed as among his accomplishments during his stint here in Negros Oriental are: increasing people’s confidence in the military by imposing the highest standard of discipline among soldiers to avoid human rights abuses; assisted the Department of Agrarian Reform in the peaceful settlement of CARP-related issues; pursued peace agreement between the GRP and RPAABB through regular consultations alongside the implementation of KBP projects; increasing the sense of security among residents of the province by conducting massive operations that kept the insurgents on the run; beyond fighting his command also boosted the organic farming program of the provincial government by training CAFGU members who are based in the remote communities and being the lead sponsor in seminars involving local government units, youth and other sectors designed to erode the influence of the communist movement particularly in the hinterlands barangays.

Silliman University is relentless in its pursuit of the arrest of the suspects responsible for the murder of one of its students who was the latest victim in the upsurge of violence in this University town.

SU President Dr. Ben Malayang III promised both protection and legal aid to students who will stand as witnesses to the robbery and murder of 2nd Year Mass Communications student Jayfel Rayoso. Malayang gave this assurance following a meeting with Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office Deputy Director Supt. Alet Virtucio.
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The country focuses on the promotion and awareness of culture and the arts this month of February.

This month of February, be treated to arts and culture with Kisaw 2010: Magmugna ta!, a month-long celebration of National Arts Month with the theme Handu-Lantaw: Pagdugtong sa Handumanan sa Pagpanglantaw sa Unahan.

KISAW Mag-mugna ta! is a volunteer initiative of artists and cultural workers in Dumaguete City to celebrate National Arts Month.

Everyone is invited to join the colorful and exciting Opening Parade today, February 7, at 4 PM followed by Tayada sa Plaza featuring the talents of St. Louis Don Bosco School. Participating schools include Silliman University, COSCA, Foundation University, Holy Cross High School, Dumaguete Science High School, ABC Learning Center, Catherina Cittadini School and many more.
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OMALAHOKAN
by: ATTY. FRANCISCO D. YAP

There is an anonymous complaint against the anomalous bidding of supplies and contracts at the Province of Negros Oriental.

Before the Province can conduct deeper investigation into the charges, the Province of Negros Oriental , instead has issued a statement that the members of the bidding committee are men of integrity and their alleged corruption in the alleged bidding cannot be possible.

What kind of investigation is this? Before anything there is already a white wash.

In fairness to the members of the committee and in fairness to the citizens and taxpayers of Negros Oriental, there should be an honest to goodness investigation to find out if there is corruption in the Province of Negros Oriental.
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