By Jezza A. Nepomoceno Carles Mayor Sigfred Betita declared a State of Calamity in the municipality as the town’s Gigantes Island is currently experiencing a red tide. “The red tide [has] crippled livelihood and food security, not only of the inhabitants of the island, but as well as those on the mainland,” said the …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Benitez will not challenge Lacson for governor in 2019
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After much speculation surrounding possible aspirations to succeed incumbent Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez said he will not pursue the post as he would prefer not to run against Love Negros partymate, incumbent Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who previously expressed …
Bulk water delivery pending decision on contract amendments –Baciwa
Baciwa previously projected delivery to begin in July By Paulo Loreto Lim Despite the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) previously affirming their bulk water project with Bacolod Bulk Water, Inc. (BBWI) is nearing completion, Baciwa general manager, Atty. Juliana Carbon, says difficulties in negotiations with landowners have resulted in the utility firm submitting contract amendments …
Minor caught smuggling drugs into Dumaguete City jail
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Guards at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Dumaguete City apprehended a minor last Tuesday in possession of illegal drugs. Authorities have refused to name the suspect, but confirmed he is a resident of the said city. According to city police, the suspect was …
Bacolod City street-level target apprehended in buy-bust
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A street-level target was arrested by officers of Police Station 2 (PS2) through a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City, Tuesday night. Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Denmark ‘Bugoy’ Dorimon, a former employee of city waste management contractor IPM-Construction and Development Corporation (IPM-CDC) and a resident of Purok Cagaycay, …
Iloilo City Councilor calls for investigation into ‘defective’ native chickens
By Paulo Loreto Lim In light of allegations claiming native chickens delivered to beneficiaries of the Iloilo City Integrated Food Production Program were “defective,” Iloilo City Councilor Ely Estante penned a resolution calling for an investigation into the matter. He noted, the city council has a responsibility to see “if those involved warrant the …
Journalist denies links to embattled cop
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Journalist Edgar Cadagat contacted Watchmen Daily Journal yesterday morning, denying any links to embattled police officer Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Joshua Barile, following reports claiming a supposed meeting between the police officer and a suspected leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was arranged by a “known media …
Bacolod City SP passes safety resolutions
Meeting planned to discuss spike in crime By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed resolutions geared towards enhancing safety during their recent session earlier this week. The local legislative body adopted guidelines by the Philippine Coast Guard for safety requirements with regard to beach resorts and pool facilities; along with …
Little League Official credits Manapla for fostering grassroots softball
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Serving as guests for the Inter-Farmers Softball Tournament at the Hacienda Lourdes Ballpark in Manapla, last week, Little League of the Philippines (LLP) District Administrator, Atty. Jose Luis Gomez, and Assistant Administrator Chito Gonzales credited the municipality for fostering grassroots softball. “This is what grassroots is all about,” Gomez said. …
2017 D’League: Orange-AA Electrical earns second win
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Orange-AA Electrical earned their second win earlier this week in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym, defeating Fyrfyters, 69-61. The opening side led from the beginning of the game, taking a 15-10 lead in the first period and holding on to a 31-25 advantage at …