Acebuche: Most violators aware of illegality By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) is actively conducting a crackdown on electric tricycles (e-trikes), which violate city traffic ordinances. BTAO head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, said, since July of this year, they have impounded at least 164 e-trikes. Acebuche noted most violators were …
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Another smudge on the Senate
When the news broke out that newly appointed House Speaker Harry Roque and Presidential Communications Operations Office Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson are among the ruling party PDP-Laban’s 2019 Senatorial Candidates, I was not exactly shocked. Just another maneuver, I thought. A number of people whose opinions I have a high regard for have concluded …
Now is the right time
“Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds.” –Marta The right time to compel Panay Electric Company (PECO) to seriously address the major concerns and problems …
The local argument for renewable energy is not convincing
Throughout these past couple years (particularly during the election), politicians have been touting the “energy powerhouse” they claim Negros Occidental to be. Promoting the opening of the largest solar farm in Southeast Asia and publicizing the opening of biomass plants; in addition, a couple months ago, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Western Visayas …
Number of quakes recorded at Mt. Kanlaon drops
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of volcanic earthquakes recorded at Mt. Kanlaon has drastically dropped in the last 24 hours, following two days of unrest. According to the latest data by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), they recorded 10 volcanic quakes between Thursday morning to Friday morning. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions remain unchanged, with …
Iloilo City to begin removal of ‘cable spaghetti’ in January
By Paulo Loreto Lim After discussions between the Iloilo City government and the Iloilo Utility Group, an official from the Panay Electric Company, Inc. (PECO) said the removal of so-called “cable spaghetti,” or an excessive number of tangled cables, and electrical posts will begin next year. “Dead wires along JM Basa to Rizal Street, …
Ceneco rates down by 33¢ in November
By Paulo Loreto Lim After earlier announcing refunds to consumer-members for the deferred 22¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) charge, previously mandated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) following a petition brought forward by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) said November 2017 residential rates reduced …
Victorias City bans smoking in all public places
By Paulo Loreto Lim Victorias City Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca officially launched the city’s anti-smoking ordinance yesterday, which bans smoking in all public places. “Smoking is not a good habit,” he said. “My own brother is under treatment for lung cancer and we lost two cousins due to smoking.” Palanca, a former smoker himself, …
Police Station 8 chief relieved and replaced
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently released an order relieving and replacing the current commander of Police Station 8 (PS8). Documents released by BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, noted PS8 commander, Police Senior Inspector Wilfredo Benoman, Jr., was relieved from his post as station commander, effective …
NOPPO prohibits weapons at KTV bars, beer houses
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) yesterday ordered the prohibition of weapons at KTV bars and beer houses. According to NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, the order seeks to reduce the number of violent crimes, including shootings and stabbings, which are often triggered by intoxication. He …