By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three people, including a street level drug pusher, were arrested by members of Police Station 3 (PS3) following a late night buy-bust operation at Purok Paraiso, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 31-year-old Mirasol Diane; Raffy Magtubo, 35, and Mimpe Francisco, 34. PS3 commander, Police Senior Inspector …
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Drunk man arrested on gun possession in Negros Oriental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drunk man was arrested by police on gun possession at the public market of Barangay Poblacion, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, Sunday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as Isaiah Nuique, a resident of Barangay Obat in the said town. Sta. Catalina Municipal police said they were conducting a foot patrol …
Tighten campaign against sugar smuggling, high fructose corn syrup –Marañon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., said the government needs to tighten its campaign against sugar smuggling and address the problem of the entry of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in order to minimize the effect of excess supply before the coming crop year. In a press conference yesterday, the …
‘Tiendas Ilonggas’ open until Friday
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Iloilo-Ilang-Ilang is currently conducting a weeklong exposition featuring the products and services of 25 female micro-entrepreneurs at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol canopy. Dubbed as “Tiendas Ilonggas,” the product exposition opened yesterday and will continue to run until Friday, June 9. JCI Iloilo-Ilang-Ilang President Haycia Kamil Olivar …
ASEAN kiosk opens at the Provincial Capitol
The Philippine Information Agency (PIA), in partnership with the Negros Occidental provincial government, opened the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kiosk in the lobby of the Provincal Capitol, yesterday. PIA Regional Director, Atty. Janet Mesa, thanked Negros Occidental Alfredo Maranon, Jr. helping in the establishment of the kiosk, which promotes an understanding and appreciation …
91.9 Love Radio holds outreach event in Banago
As part of the “’Love for Kids” project, a series of humanitarian projects for underprivileged children, 91.9 Love Radio recently held an outreach program at Purok Mahimulaton, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. According to Love Radio’s Public Affairs Director Malu Gacuma, the station aims to enhance awareness on the importance of education, hygiene, and nutrition, with …
Over 1,000 provided with free transportation in Iloilo City
In light of the ongoing transport strike, the free transportation provided by the Iloilo City government has catered to over one thousand stranded commuters. Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog thanked the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Bureau of Fire …
‘Love on Top’ DJs on ‘It’s Time with Charie’
Charie Ginete-Ilon recently welcomed the DJs of Love Radio 91.9 on her show “It’s Time with Charie.” Director Rico Panyero, Sexy Terry, Matthew Dancer, Tommy Tambay, and Totoy Bato discussed what was new on Love Radio; barangay promotions, highlighting Pinoy Games, such as kadang, patintero, Chinese garter, among others; along with talking about the love …
Silay City job fair tomorrow
The Negros Occidental Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will be conducting a recruitment activity from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., tomorrow, June 7, at the Silay City Civic Center. A number of POEA-licensed recruitment agencies will be hiring nurses, skilled workers, drivers, engineers, heavy equipment operators, service crew, among others, for positions in the United …
Negrenses buck additional taxes Lito: Hope Senate has better plan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negrenses expressed their opposition to a fresh round of excise taxes recently passed by the House of Representatives, which would levy P10 per liter on sugar-sweetened beverages. Former Negros Occidental Governor Rafael “Lito” Coscolluela described the measure as “anti-poor” and “counter-productive.” “The poor will not benefit from reduced income tax …