By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Abang-Lingkod Party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano said he opposes the proposal to appoint barangay officials in the event the barangay elections, slated for October this year, are postponed. In a recent interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod, Paduano said he expects House Bill 5359, which was introduced by Surigao del Norte second district …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
CHO: 60 hand, foot, and mouth disease cases in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) has begun monitoring for hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) after 60 cases were reported in the city so far this year. CHO Environment and Sanitation division head, Dr. Grace Tan, explained HFMD is a highly contagious disease which can be passed by touching …
Gasataya to wait on DND before deciding on proposed Martial Law extension
Iloilo Governor believes extension depends on AFP, PNP, Congress By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said he would seek the recommendation of the Department of National Defense (DND) before deciding on the proposed five-year extension of Martial Law in Mindanao. In a statement, Gasataya said an evaluation of the …
Fat people
“People will make mean comments. People are going to say that you’re fat, that you’re this, that you’re that. You just have to be comfortable in your own skin.” –Ashley Benson Do we treat someone shabbily because he or she is overweight or fat? There are jeepney – and even taxi – drivers in the …
Bacolod City drivers contend there is ‘traffic chaos’
Bacolod City drivers still claim there is “traffic chaos” along the city’s roads. Private motorists maintain public jeepneys stop wherever they wish, while taxi drivers complain about the scenario on the roads; however, according to what former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman and close friend Bayani Fernando told me, Bacolod City’s roads are a …
Negros Press Club bowling tournament begins today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Press Club Inter-Color Bowling Tournament 2017 begins today at 1:00 p.m. at the Negros Super Lanes in Goldenfield Commercial Complex. “Duckpin bowling has long been a standard recreational sporting event of this club,” said club president Renato Duran. “Through this event, we are giving our members a chance to enhance …
Softball team heads to Manila on Wednesday for embassy interview, visa verification
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Occidental-based Philippine softball team will be heading to Manila on Wednesday, July 19, for interviews with the US embassy and visa verification, ahead of the 2017 Senior League Softball World Series, which takes place in Lower Sussex, Delaware in the United States from July 30 to August 6. “After …
Negrense to represent NU in upcoming national taekwondo tournaments
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Negrense-born Marcus Hinojas will be representing National University (NU) at the 2017 Philippine Taekwondo League Tournament on July 16 and the 2017 Smart Nationals Taekwondo Championships from July 22 to 23. Prior to joining NU early this year, Hinojas represented Talisay City and Hanah Taekwondo Negros, winning both national and international titles. …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) regrets to inform the consuming public a water supply interruption and turbid water will be experienced in some portions of the service area, due to the scheduled Ceneco power interruption. Schedule: Sunday (July 16), from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Villa Soledad; Capitol Village; Fortune Towne; Bethany Court; Villa San Agustin; …
80th Iloilo City Charter Day on Monday
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog encouraged city residents to support the 80th Charter Day celebration, which launches on Monday, July 17, at City Hall. Celebrations begin with a 7:00 a.m. mass at the San Jose Placer Parish Church, followed by a parade around Plaza Libertad. “We have seen what Iloilo City is today compared to what …