By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) released a report last week reporting a 64 percent drop in the number of cases in the region. DOH-6 family, health, and nutrition cluster head, Dr. Reynilyn Reyes, said between January 1 and November 26 of this year, there were a total of …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Sharing information is inherently Filipino –PIA Director-General
While speaking before the recent 2017 Information Officers Conference, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Director-General Harold Clavite said sharing information is part of Filipino culture. “The desire, passion, and intent to share information is seemingly inherent in the Filipino psyche,” he asserted. “That’s why responsible sharing of information has become an important advocacy for me and, …
Bacolaodiat Festival 2018:
Chopsticks Alley currently taking tenant reservations Chopsticks Alley, a fixture of the annual Bacolaodiat Festival that features Asian food stalls, merchandise, among other displays, is currently taking reservations for interested tenants. Tenants will be stationed along South Capitol Road from February 15 to 17 and will be provided with one CFL light; an electrical outlet; and …
Principle over privilege
I would want to engage in the tirades against Isabelle Duterte’s ostentatious photo-shoot in the Malacañan Palace but I must first present a deeper context. You see, I have always wondered why there are people who say that life during the Marcos Martial Law years were the “golden age” of the Philippines. Eyebrows colliding on …
Be kind to a kind husband
“A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.” –Frank Abagnale I thought it’s happening only in the movies. Or in squatter colonies of Third World countries. To my …
Pampanga Governor: New Bacolod-Clark route will benefit both provinces
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda said the new flight route between Bacolod-Silay Airport and Clark International Airport will benefit both provinces, citing trade as a major benefit, following yesterday’s ribbon-cutting to inaugurate the new route at Bacolod-Silay Airport. She noted, the route will allow for products unavailable in each province …
Tropical Storm Urduja: PCG: Travel between Iloilo City, Bacolod City suspended once storm signal is declared
By Joland Jose Abraham The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Bacolod Station yesterday explained sea travel between Iloilo City and Bacolod City will be suspended only after a storm signal is declared. As of press time, PCG Bacolod Station commander, Lieutenant Senior Grade Jimmy Oliver Vingno, said the effects of Tropical Storm Urduja are currently …
MDFO approves P1.4B worth of Negros Occidental infrastructure projects
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO) recently approved P1.4 billion worth of Negros Occidental infrastructure projects. The MDF is administered by the Department of Finance-Bureau of Local Government Finance and the Department of Public Works and Highways-Central Project Office. According to Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr., …
Capitol Park and Lagoon open to the public
By Joland Jose Abraham The Capitol Park and Lagoon is open to the public as of today, December 16, which Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. referred to as “essential.” The governor said the landmark serves as a venue for jogging, exercise, and Zumba; along with a place for the public to relax. Last week, …
Espinosa terminates MIWD board
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III terminated the five members of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) board of directors, following a recent Supreme Court en banc decision that found Section 3(b) of Presidential Decree 198, or the Provincial Water Utilities Act, which determines appointment powers over the local water district, unconstitutional. Among those given …