The Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) will recognize farmers and fisherfolk in a ceremony at the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel, today. The ceremony will include exhibits on crops and livestock, talks on corporate rice farming, a discussion on women making change in agricultural development, testimonials from farmers, and the awarding of the 2016 Rice Achievers. …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Bago City awards winners of Bantayan Park design contest
Bago City, in partnership with La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC) School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design, awarded cash prizes to the winners of a contest searching for a prospective master plan and architectural design for the city’s Bantayan Park. The contest was open to LCC students. Group 1, composed of Maiian delos Reyes, Aura Danielle …
Feeling the ‘kababayan’ spirit while sailing the Mediterranean
Recently spent just under two weeks in the Mediterranean, sailing between Spain, Italy, and France with Italian-based cruise line MSC and, beyond taking in the sights of the various stops on the tour, it was also an eye-opener getting acquainted with so many Filipinos while in Europe. Now, among the passengers, Filipinos – and those …
No to Martial Law in the Visayas
“It is impossible for us to break a law, we can only break ourselves against the law.” –Cecile B. DeMille Please spare the Visayas. In his arrival speech from Russia on May 24, President Rodrigo Duterte hinted, if warranted, he may also declare Martial Law in the Visayas. Duterte’s statement came hours after he signed …
Mindanao under Martial Law ‘Long overdue’ –Governor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. expressed his support for the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, in light of the recent attack in Marawi City perpetrated by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the Maute Group. “I fully support the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte and I …
Mindanao under Martial Law ‘Open dictatorship’ –BMP
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Militant group Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) warned of the “re-imposition of open dictatorship” after President Rodrigo Duterte declared Martial Law over Mindanao, follow the recent terror attacks by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the Maute Group in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. In an email to Watchmen Daily …
Marañon backs Benitez sugar tax plan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., said he supports the proposal by Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Alfredo Benitez to lower the proposed excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) from 10 percent to five percent per liter. In a press conference yesterday morning, the governor said he also backs …
PRO-18: Law enforcement on heightened alert
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Edmund Gonzales, ordered the entire regional police force on heightened alert status, following the attacks from the Abu Sayyaf and Maute Groups in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said Gonzales called for an emergency command …
Western Visayas on full alert
By Tara Yap Both the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are on full alert in Western Visayas region, following the terrorist attack in Marawi City. Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, director of Police Regional Office (PRO-6), said their office is closely coordinating with the AFP. Police presence …
City begins apprehensions of stray dogs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga City Veterinarian Maria Agueda de la Torre said they are currently conducting a campaign to apprehend all stray dogs in Bacolod City. Recently, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved a resolution requesting the City Veterinary Office (CVO), through Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, to impound stray dogs, particularly those found along …