Despite frequently discussing conflicts with how the Roman Catholic church operates locally, there is still a common bond of being a Christian and witnessing how the shared faith is being dismissed by the world. What has been seen as the slow dissolution of Christianity from culture is seen most prominently when it comes to the …
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Panay, Negros ‘too far’ for Abu Sayyaf raid
“This fanaticism is what feeds terrorism and this is precisely why Muslims must play an active role in opposing hate sermons and incitement to terrorism and extremism in their mosques.” –Otto Schily The islands of Panay and Negros will always be safe from terrorist attacks as long as the country’s intelligence network remains accurate and …
Jehovah’s Witnesses hold assembly at IICC
Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a one-day Circuit Assembly on Saturday, April 22, at the Iloilo International Convention Center (IICC), with program starting at 9:40 a.m. until 3:55 p.m. The program revolves on the theme, “Maintain Love for Jehovah (Matthew 22:37).” “It highlights how we can ssuccessfully maintain and increase our love for God, how parents …
Tan announces intentions to run for Congress in 2019 GP City Councilor ‘doesn’t mind’ rumored Puentevella links
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, who topped the polls for city council in last year’s elections, announced his plans yesterday to run for Congress in 2019. With the possibility of a second congressional district for the city, Tan noted, he will still pursue the position even if he is forced …
DILG Undersecretary: Support for NIR retention continues Newly-appointed OIC declares support for NIR
By Paulo Loreto Lim During the Provincial Peace and Order Council-Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council Meeting (PPOC-PADAC) in Talisay City yesterday, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo said the agency is continuing their efforts to support the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). “Rest assured there is a continuing effort …
TFC names individuals involved in local illegal gambling
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a press conference yesterday, Task Force Crusaders (TFC) deputy national commander John Chiong presented a jai alai tipster, a daily guide for bettors, printed by the Meridien Vista Gaming Corporation, that included a list of supposed gamblers. Among those named were a certain Tolikoy, Edgar Mellama, Raymund Tongson, Dodong …
City, provincial employees discouraged from taking early leave for Holy Week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Both the city government of Bacolod and the provincial government of Negros Occidental issued orders to employees to follow the regular business schedule for the Holy Week. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he hopes the majority of city hall employees do not take early vacation leave as part of …
3ID commander orders double security in response to Abu Sayyaf threat
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The head of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army, Major General Jon Aying, has ordered army commanders in Negros Occidental to double security and coordinate with police after reports indicated movement by the Abu Sayyaf terror group in the Sulu Sea. During an interview at the Provincial …
Serenio kin gunned down in Singcang-Airport
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The brother of former Berya group member and bagman Ricky Serenio was shot and killed by still-unidentified gunmen yesterday morning in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 31-year-old Wilmar Serenio, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Senior Inspector Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., …
SP passes resolution seeking a coastal access road
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution last week urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya to pursue a Bacolod Coastal Access Road. According to the resolution, “The city of Bacolod can no longer accommodate the increasing number of vehicles,” …