According to the Anti-Smoking Task Force Action Team, a total of 250 individuals and 40 businesses have been found in violation of the anti-smoking ordinance since they began operations on September 1. Most violators were caught smoking in the Bacolod City Plaza and other parts of the downtown area, while businesses were cited for noncompliance …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
BCPO intensifies effort to combat theft, robbery
Wanky: Focus more on police visibility Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, recently met with the 10 Bacolod City police station chiefs to reiterate local law enforcement’s focus on combating theft and robbery incidents in the city. “Focus more on police visibility [and] manage your personnel – they should …
Iloilo City Hall department heads participate in integrity seminar
Department heads and office managers of the Iloilo City government took part in an integrity seminar yesterday, conducted by the Human Resource Management Office, in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman-Region VI. A total of 27 officials took part in the integrity, transparency, and accountability in public service (ITAPS) seminar at the City Hall …
Police to hold fun run at SM City Iloilo Southpoint today
Traffic rerouted for event The Regional Advisory Council for Police Transformation and Development-6 (RACPTD-6), in partnership with the City Youth Development Division (CYDD) of the Iloilo City government, will host a fun run today, September 23, at SM City Iloilo Southpoint. The activity, which runs from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., seeks to raise funds to provide …
DFL 2nd Conference : DBTI faces STI-WNU in U16 division
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), which currently leads the U16 division, is scheduled to take on STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU), while the University of St. La Salle-B (USLS-B) meets Southland College-Kabankalan, today, in the said division of the ongoing Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference at the Sta. …
Bacolodnon boxer fights for WBO title today
Servania: I’m looking forward to a knockout By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Undefeated Genesis ‘Azukal’ Servania of Bacolod City will take on defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) world featherweight champion Óscar Valdez of Mexico today in Tucson, Arizona in the United States. “I’m looking forward to a knockout,” said Servania. “I’ve trained hard for …
Ceres FC meets Global Cebu tomorrow
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC takes on Global Cebu FC, dubbed the “Visayas Clásico,” in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL) tomorrow, September 24, at 4:00 p.m. at the Panaad Park and Stadium. The two clubs have split wins, with each winning 1-0 in their previous two meetings. Global Cebu currently sits in third on the …
Will your religion save you?
There are billions of people in the world, each with their own beliefs. Since cultures and traditions vary, it is understandable why there are so many beliefs, resulting in differences in religion – which may or may not build barriers between people. However, more often than not, people of faith believe their religion will save …
National Day of Protest : PRO-6: Iloilo protests were peaceful
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) reported protests were generally peaceful during yesterday’s “National Day of Protest,” a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law by former President Ferdinand Marcos. “All rallies [and] protests ended peacefully with no untoward incident taking place,” stated PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero. Among the groups that …
Capitol plans 6-7% increase on land taxes next year
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Board Member: Government increases market value every three years The Negros Occidental provincial government announced land taxes will see a six to seven percent increase, starting in January 2018. According to Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr., the adjustments are mandated by law. “Local governments should increase the fair market …