Monthly Archives: August 2017

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Public Safety Jesus Hinlo, Jr. said he is optimistic over the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). “While the retention of the NIR is in the hands of the president, I am still hopeful,” he said. Additionally, in a …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the opening of Sipalay City Airport yesterday, which will begin service to Iloilo City and Cebu City, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) allocated P30 million for the construction of a runway for Kabankalan City Airport. According to Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco, a P30 million counterpart allocation has also …

By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved at their regular session yesterday, a resolution urging Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia to strictly enforce a previously passed ordinance that bans the use of plastic bags. The resolution, authored by City Councilor Em Ang, claims various establishments, including food kiosks and market vendors, …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco announced his intentions to retire after the end of his term in 2019. Zayco, who previously served as Negros Occidental governor, said, “My 31 years in politics is already enough.” The mayor added he is “not getting any younger.” Zayco was first elected mayor in …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A job order employee of the La Castellana municipal government tested positive for illegal drugs, following recent random drug testing. The individual makes a total six municipal employees to test positive. According to La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor Mangilimutan, “A total of 155 municipal workers and 22 police personnel of …

By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The first public hearing on the welfare of animals in Bacolod City is scheduled for tomorrow, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Session Hall at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), according to Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. Following the recent passage of an ordinance …

The Iloilo Provincial Board recently passed an ordinance creating the Iloilo Province Multi-Sectoral STI, HIV, and AIDS Prevention and Control Council. According to Board Member Paul Bryant Biron, “With this ordinance, we can hopefully provide solutions, control, and prevention measures.” Recent data shows, from January 1984 until February 2017, there have been a reported 313 …

By Paulo Loreto Lim During the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) regular session yesterday, a resolution called on Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, to repair or reinstall damaged and dilapidated traffic signs. The resolution said, by repairing damaged or dilapidated signage, motorists will be “fully informed” of the “proper directions.” …

Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, recently held a ceremony for the 345 new officers added to the region’s police force. According to PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, the officers will be deployed to all five provinces, with Iloilo receiving the most at 139. Iloilo City will receive an …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government is currently operating with four functional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, out of a total 15. According to City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) head and Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, the city is unable to conduct repairs due to an ongoing Commission on Audit (COA) investigation …