By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Yesterday’s “National Day of Protest” was generally peaceful, according to one local police chief. Escalante City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Rollie Pondevilla, said the re-enactment of the 1985 Escalate Massacre in his jurisdiction was executed without any eruptions of violence. He added, the Philippine Army and local law …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Local Transport Group will not file fare hike petition before LTFRB-6
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga UNDOC: PISTON already filed before the central office The United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC) confirmed yesterday they will not be filing a fare hike petition before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region VI (LTFRB-6), saying transport party-list Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) already …
P478K approved for Bacolod City anti-criminality drive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed, during their regular session earlier this week, a P478,000 budget allocation for the city’s anti-criminality drive. According to City Councilor Caesar Distrito, funds will be distributed among the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and their 10 police stations, the Mobile Tactical Unit, …
Suspected Aki Cuadra robbery group member arrested in Bacolod City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A suspected member of the Aki Cuadra robbery group was arrested by Police Station 2 (PS2) after conducting a buy-bust operation, yesterday afternoon. Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Edmar Escala, the subject of the operation, and a resident of Purok Narra Baybay, Barangay 8, Bacolod City. …
Simplicio A. Palanca Activities Center opens in Shopping
By Paulo Loreto Lim The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Simplicio A. Palanca Activities Center took place yesterday on the fourth floor of the Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade building, located in the Capitol Shopping area of Bacolod City. “This is for the use of the Chamber,” said Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade chairman Alfredo Barcelona. “This …
National Day of Protest : Local Labor Leader: We have the right to refuse allegiance to a government
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Speaking to members of the media yesterday, during the “National Day of Protest,” General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) Secretary-General Wennie Sancho said, if a government becomes “destructive,” the public has “the right to oppose and refuse allegiance to a government.” His group was one of many that took …
Dead child found inside a bag in Canlaon City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern The body of a seven-year-old boy was found inside a bag left in the backyard of his home in Barangay Mabigo, Canlaon City, Wednesday afternoon. Police have not revealed the identity of the fatality, but confirmed he was found at his place of residence. They also refused to …
Senator believes tax reforms will result in ‘14th month pay’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In a press statement distributed yesterday morning by Senator Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara, he speculates the tax reform package, which passed the Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday morning, will provide workers greater take-home pay. “It’s like we have given 14th month pay to our people,” he claimed. Under …
Davao Aguilas FC stuns Ceres-Negros FC with 1-1 draw
Still fresh from their run in the AFC Cup, Ceres Negros FC plunged back into action right away against Davao Aguilas FC for the PFL, first at the match at Rizal Memorial Stadium (RMS) last weekend, then next at Davao Aguilas’ home pitch in Tagum City on Thursday, September 21. But in a span of …
Four Grand Masters from overseas confirmed for tournament
2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The upcoming 2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship, set to take place from October 11 to 19 in Bacolod City, has at least four Grand Masters (GM) from overseas confirmed for the competition. Among the players include Nigel Short from England; Srinath Narayanan from India; and …