Monthly Archives: June 2017

By Tara Yap The Iloilo Provincial Board unanimously approved a supplemental P682.6 million budget earlier this week at the request of Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. The fund, allotted towards the 2017 fiscal year, will be primarily used for Provincial Capitol employee salary hikes Additionally, district hospital improvements will also be funded, along with P200 …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has called for a security summit amid the bloody firefights between government forces and lawless elements in Mindanao. Provincial Planning Officer Ma. Lina Sanogal said the Provincial Capitol called the summit out of fears a “spillover” of violence will enter the province. She explained, the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government set up Qatar assistance desk at the Provincial Capitol in response to the ongoing diplomatic crisis surrounding the Middle Eastern nation. Provincial Administrator Lucille Gelvolea said the provincial government, through the special projects and concerns division, will extend assistance to relatives and friends of overseas …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution yesterday giving the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) 30 days to fix, remove, or relocate a broken down electrical post along Burgos Street Extension, Barangay Estefania. In an e-mailed copy of the resolution sent by Councilor Caesar Distrito, the resolution …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A blaze gutted a school building inside the Abkasa National High School in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, late Tuesday evening. Based on a report released by the Bureau of Fire Protection Bacolod (BFP-Bacolod), the fire call was received around 9:34 p.m. BFP-Bacolod arson investigator, Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Joeny …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran expressed his support for plans by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to conduct active shooter drills, in response to the recent deadly incident that occurred at Resorts World Manila. He said the drills are important in raising awareness at malls, offices, and …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City responded to the call by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., to assist the residents of Marawi City, who are currently affected by the ongoing conflict between government forces and the Maute terror group. In a report by Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, Bacolod City Administrator John Orola said they …

By Tara Yap Following the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, the Philippine national sepak takraw team moved their training to Iloilo City. According to city sports development officer Rommel Castro, the team arrived yesterday and will be in training until August 7. The team is preparing for this year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four people were arrested by members of Police Station 4 (PS4) early Wednesday morning, after they were reportedly caught using illegal drugs at Purok 42 Bayanihan, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as Aryel Habagat, a resident of the said barangay; Odesa Lagdamin of 6th Road Puentebella, Barangay …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government allocated P2 million in preparation for the upcoming 119th Independence Day celebration, scheduled for June 12. According to the schedule issued by the Public Information Office, morning rites will feature an inter-faith prayer and flag raising ceremony at the Bacolod Public Plaza, followed by a wreath-laying …