By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. said he is reconsidering the purchase of a six-seater turboprop aircraft, following appeals from Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson. Marañon said, although he is rethinking his decision, the deal is still open. The vice governor, earlier on Wednesday, insisted the P50 million budget set …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
‘Akyat Bahay’ members steal P400K worth of goods from Talisay City home
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A maid discovered P400,000 worth of property was stolen from a home located along St. James Drive, Town and Country, Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, early Wednesday morning. The robbery is suspected to have been committed by ‘Akyat Bahay’ members. Police identified the owner of the …
Debt collectors robbed in Talisay City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Two debt collectors for a lending company were robbed by two unidentified men at a store located along Magdalena Street, Barangay Zone 12, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Wednesday afternoon. Police identified the victims as Ivan Kaye Peralta and Joan Tomarong, a field supervisor for a lending company based …
Street level drug personality nabbed in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street level drug personality was arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2) following a buy-bust operation at Purok Tangigue, Barangay 1, Bacolod City, early Thursday morning. Police identified the suspect as 41-year-old Trece Fang, a resident of the said barangay. PS2 commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, said Fang was …
Talisay City high school cancels classes due to suspected ‘evil spirits’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School (RBLMNHS) school officials announced classes would be canceled for two days, following reports of students being possessed by evil spirits. According to a report by Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, three Grade 12 students were reportedly possessed in the middle of class. Witnesses reported the students, …
Talisay City announces P1.6M in allowances for local PWDs
In observance of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, the Talisay City government recently announced a P450 quarterly allowance will be distributed to eligible persons with disabilities (PWDs), amounting to a total of P1.6 million. According to Mayor Neil Lizares III, the entitlement is similar to the senior citizens allowance the city currently allocates to …
Local DOT, Kalibo CAAP conduct customer service seminar
The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) of Kalibo International Airport, conducted a customer service and work values seminar for drivers, operators, and transport personnel earlier this week. According to DOT-6 director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, those on the frontlines of the tourism industry must …
SSS-Kabankalan City branch conducts e-Mobile service in Binalbagan
The Social Security System (SSS) branch in Kabankalan City recently conducted an e-Mobile service in Binalbagan, which allows members to access services including the issuance of social security numbers, membership registration, among others. Binalbagan Mayor Emmanuel Aranda expressed his appreciation for the SSS staff and encouraged other municipalities to conduct a similar activity. Around 700 …
Talisay City Councilor to conduct public hearings on smoking ban
Talisay City Councilor Randy Ereñeta recently pushed for the passage of the Comprehensive Smoke-Free Ordinance, in accordance with the executive order by President Rodrigo Duterte banning smoking in all public places. He also plans on conducting public hearings on the impact of the smoking ban. “I am appealing for the cooperation of the good people …
Tourism Board conducts product update
The Domestic Promotions Department of the Tourism Promotions Board, in partnership with the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6), recently conducted a Familiarization Tour-Product Update Program for tour operators and relevant trade media. Among the products included were an eco-park and river cruise in Capiz, an overnight stay in Sicogon Island, island hopping in Concepcion, a …