Cops told: Don't fire guns
to usher in New Year '07
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The Philippine National Police in Oriental Negros has ordered all PNP stations to strictly follow the guidelines of the "Iwas Paputok, Iwas Putok" campaign during the New Year's eve.

Supt. Alet Vertucio, provincial police chief of Operations, said all policemen are prohibited from indiscriminately firing their guns.

He said the taping of gun muzzles is not being followed in Oriental Negros since an insurgency problem exists in the province and the police was to be ready at all times for any eventuality.

Province eyeing
organic piggery
BY ROMY AMARADO

Following positive results in the implementation of organic farming in rice, corn and some vegetables and fruits, the Provincial Agriculturist Office in Dumaguete City is eyeing to develop organic piggery.

Provincial Agriculturist Gregorio Paltinca said that, beginning last year, his office drew good results in raising banana, garlic, corn, rice, cabbage, pechay, among others, through organic fertilizer.

The technology is now being used by many farmers in the province, whose products, although a little bit expensive than the non-organic counterparts, have been sold easily.

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