Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. was in Japan over the weekend, where he visited the Nonohanakai Social Welfare, a multi-purpose nursing home facility, and the Kyushu Japanese Language School in Kagoshima. He is also set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Miyakonojo Higashi High School chairman Yutaka Shimizu providing scholarships to 10 local …
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Bacolod History Photo Exhibit opens at the BCGC
The Bacolod History Photo Exhibit opened at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) over the weekend, with Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo, Jr. opening the rites. “We are remembering today the history of Bacolod City,” he said. “Never forget history because that’s the thing that shaped us right now.” Hinlo …
Lupang Hinirang
Bayang magiliw, perlas ng silanganan. Alab ng Puso, sa dagat mo’y buhay The Philippines is among the most beautiful countries in the world. Its waters, its mountains, its people make it a treasure to all that call it “home”. For something so beautiful, it is also plagued with oppression and tyranny. Its history is drenched …
‘Don’t fear death for we will all go there’
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” –Mark Twain A septuagenarian Fil-Am religious leader called on faithful in both the United States and the Philippine to rally behind President Rodrigo Duterte as he “faces the difficult task” of solving both …
Why many are disgruntled
In the first year of new leadership, many developments have been achieved by the new administration. However, despite efforts being made to put an end the ills of the nation, political circles have never been substantially open to cooperation. An educator shared his views on why senators are not unanimously behind the president in his …
Migz to fight for P5/liter sugar tax
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri yesterday promised to fight for the reduction of the P10 per liter excise tax on sugar-sweetened products. Zubiri said he will push for a tax around P5 per liter on products using locally-produced sugar, while maintaining the P20 per liter excise tax on products using …
Zubiri backs Martial Law Links Maute Group to drug trade
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed his support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law over the island of Mindanao, following the attempt by the Maute group to takeover the city of Marawi two weeks ago. Zubiri, who was in Bacolod City yesterday, indicated he was among the first senators …
Degamo: Don’t spread fake news
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo issued a warning to netizens in the Negros Island Region (NIR) to stop spreading fake news on social media. In a statement by the Joint Task Force Leon Kilat, the council chaired by the governor, he called on Negrenses to remain calm and vigilant, especially …
Senator: There is no law postponing barangay elections
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said the upcoming barangay elections, scheduled for October, may still push through, noting, there is currently no law barring the polls. “There is no law postponing the barangay elections,” he stated. “It may push through unless the president comes out with a position.” He pointed out, …
BCPO chief confirms arrival of Marawi evacuees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintdent Jack Wanky, yesterday confirmed a group of evacuees fleeing conflict-stricken Marawi City arrived in Bacolod City. In a text message, Wanky said he does not yet have a number of the number of arrivals. He pointed out, many are currently …