The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted an inspection of Iloilo City Hall yesterday, which turned up negative for the presence of illegal drugs. “The inspection was conducted by three teams with K-9 dogs,” said acting Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “They inspected all floors of City Hall to ensure that we are really …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
GAWA still considering petitioning RTWPB-6 for wage hikes DOLE-6: No time to conduct talks
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Last month, local labor group, the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA), announced they were mulling the idea of petitioning the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Region VI (RTWPB-6) for higher wages. Recently, GAWA Secretary-General Wennie Sancho reiterated the group is still considering such action. Previously, Sancho cited the “unabated …
IPPO-PDEU: PDEA takeover means PNP made valuable achievements in the drug war
In the aftermath of President Rodrigo Duterte recently issuing a memorandum shifting all drug operations from the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Iloilo Police Provincial Office-Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (IPPO-PDEU) Team 3 chief, Police Chief Inspector Charlie Sustento, said his unit will respect the decision. He noted, Duterte’s order …
Mabinay officer dies after service firearm accidentally discharges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Mabinay Municipal Police Station police officer was killed after his service firearm accidentally discharged, early Wednesday morning. According to police, 28-year-old Police Officer 1 (PO1) Jay Ramel Nogra, a resident of Barangay Poblacion in the Negros Oriental municipality, was killed after losing control of the motorcycle he was operating. …
Lavega kin accuse Royo family of property damage, killing livestock
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The surviving kin of James Lavega, who was killed earlier this week following a family feud in Moises Padilla, accused the Royo family, of which Ernesto Royo, Lavega’s killer, was a member, of property damage and killing livestock prior to their fatal scuffle. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Joan …
PSC to host meeting on college sports next week
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In an effort to support college sports and promote grassroots sports development, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will be holding a national consultative meeting on collegiate sports from October 17 to 18 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Over 80 universities from across the country will reportedly participate to …
2017 D’League Orange-AA Electrical beats Algeria Farm, 98-77
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Orange-AA Electrical defeated Algeria Farm, 98-77, earlier this week in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. The eventual winners took an early 22-20 lead in the first period, which extended to 43-34 by halftime. Despite pulling to a 76-49 lead in the third quarter, Algeria Farm …
2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship English Grand Master leads
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Grand Master (GM) Nigel Short of England won his opening game of the 2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship at the Osbron Hall of Ikthus Equipping Center in Bacolod City, defeating Woman International Master (WIM) Jan Jodilyn Fronda in 37 moves, taking the lead in the tournament. Vietnamese GM Nguyen …
Bacolod City named a finalist for ‘most business-friendly’
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) named Bacolod City a finalist in their annual search for the “Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unity (LGU).” “Being a PCCI finalist is a feat in itself,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. “Regardless of the outcome, we are already a winner.” The city previously won the award …
Negros Museum official encourages public to observe Museums and Galleries Month
During an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) radio program, Negros Museum Executive Director Tanya Lopez encouraged the public to observe the ongoing Museums and Galleries Month by visiting a local museum. “There are so many museums in Bacolod City and Negros,” she said. “This is a great opportunity for museum workers, like us, …