By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sandiganbayan recently found former Kabankalan City Councilor Carlo Villavicencio guilty of sexual harassment, stemming from a 2005 case surrounding his former technical assistant. According to the decision by Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Ma. Theresa Dolores Gomez-Estoesta, the former city official took advantage of his position by demanding dates and …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Pre-Minuluan Festival Exhibit and Trade Fair opens
The Pre-Minuluan Festival Exhibit and Trade Fair opened yesterday afternoon at The District North Point in Talisay City, which serves as a prelude to the opening of the Minuluan Festival, scheduled for Friday, September 8. The trade fair runs until Sunday, September 10. The fair opened with music provided by the Patik Minulu-an Drumbeaters, performances by Minuluan …
Water reservoir, elevated tank to be turned over in Maasin on Friday
By April Joy Cajilo Junior Chamber International (JCI) of Manila, in partnership with JCI Ilang-Ilang, will turnover a water reservoir and elevated tank in Barangay Siwalo, Maasin, on Friday, September 8. The project is expected to benefit at least 182 local households. The project is part of JCI Manila’s 2Big Impact campaign, which aims to …
BTTHS to participate in Iloilo volleyball tournament ahead of NOPSSCEA
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In an effort to fortify their squad ahead of the 37th NOPSSCEA, scheduled to begin next week, the Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) volleyball team is set to take part in the Iloilo 14 and Under Girls Volleyball League, which starts on Saturday, September 9, at the Ateneo de Iloilo …
Somcio takes August TMC title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Dwight Somcio recently won the Tenpin Master’s Challenge (TMC) Season Four title for August at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. Somcio defeated Joemil Villarosa in the final, 209-188. Meanwhile, OJ Lopue won the consolation game, beating Herman Santos, 185-173. Additionally, in the 2017 Hilit-Hilit Tournament, …
Experiencing the true convenience of travel
Last week, spent a few days in Seoul; it was the second time visiting the South Korean metropolis. Have previously penned feature articles on sights throughout the city and the amazing food scene. On this trip, however, had an eye-opening experience in terms of really appreciating the way travel can be a convenience, as opposed …
Trends and issues surrounding Islam in contemporary Philippines
By Sensei Adorador On September 1, we celebrated Eid al-Adha, or Eidul Adha (as it is spelled in the Philippines). It is an Arabic word that means “Festival of the Sacrifice,” which, for Muslims, commemorates the day the Prophet Abraham intended to sacrifice his son but was instructed by God to offer an animal instead. …
City to remove illegal settlers from Vendor’s Plaza
Orola: Settlers have constructed houses inside By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government announced illegal settlers at the Vendor’s Plaza, located across from a major shopping mall in the city, would be vacated from the facility beginning next week. According to City Administrator John Orola, over 50 illegal settlers have already been …
City officials insist Iloilo City Mayor did not flee to Japan
After Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, who has been under scrutiny for suspected links to illegal drugs, left for Japan last week, city officials have been dispelling rumors the mayor and his family fled the city. City Administrator, Atty. Hernando Galvez, and the mayor’s spokesperson, Atty. Mark Piad, said Mabilog is in Japan to …
BCPO identifies eight drug lords operating in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In the aftermath of the recent death of top Western Visayas drug lord Richard ‘Buang’ Prevendido, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday validated a list of local drug lords and identified eight operating in the city. BCPO acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, refused to name the …