DAILY STAR: Negros Oriental

Several mayors in the first district of Negros Oriental are questioning the allocation and disposal of the 20 percent Economic Development Fund of the provincial government.

Jimalalud Mayor Reynaldo Tuanda, president of the League of Municipal Mayors in the Philippines-Negros Oriental chapter, said he has the impression that Gov. Roel Degamo is overly interested in where the projects are implemented, and that those identified by the governor are being prioritized.

The mayors also expressed concern that the projects of the governor are directly given to the barangay captains, and not coursed through them.

Neg. Or. to donate
P1M to flood victims

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Negros Oriental will donate P1 million to flood victims in the National Capital Region and neighboring provinces in Luzon, a government press release said.

The decision was reached in a recent special meeting, where the PDRRMC passed a resolution extending financial assistance to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for victims of the recent flood brought by monsoon rains.

The amount will be sourced from the Quick Response Fund of the province.

NOPPO awarded as best
PNP command in Region 7
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

The Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office was awarded as best PNP command in Region 7 in yesterday’s rites held at the Casino Filipino in Mandaue City, Cebu.

PNP provincial commander, Senior Supt. Edward Carranza, received the award from PNP 7 director Chief Supt. Marcelo Garbo.

NOPPO was commended for its gains in the neutralization of suspected gun-for-hires in the province, the no letup drive against illegal number’s game “swertres”, and the intensified campaign against prohibited drugs.

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