“Juvenile crime is not naturally born in the boy, but is largely due either to the spirit of adventure that is in him, to his own stupidity, or to his lack of discipline, according to the nature of the individual” –Robert Baden-Powell By issuing an executive order directing the mandatory closure of nightclubs and establishments …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
P2.25B Bacolod City budget approved
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) earlier this week approved the proposed P2.25 billion city budget during their regular session. As earlier reported, the budget is an increase from the previous year, with City Councilor Caesar Distrito, who chairs the appropriations and finance committee, quoting the increase at 12.5 percent. …
Mayor orders all Iloilo City entertainment establishments to close at 2:00 a.m.
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently issued an executive order mandating all city bars, restaurants, night clubs, and the like to close at 2:00 a.m. on a nightly basis. “The unregulated dispensation of liquor and other intoxicating drinks, even during [the] wee hours of the morning and daytime, [results] in improper and harmful conduct and …
DTI: No noticeable price hike on ‘noche buena’ products
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed, based on recent price monitoring, there have been no noticeable price hikes on ‘noche buena’ products, often purchased amid the holiday season. The agency noted, items such as ham, fruit cocktail, and cheese are being sold at comparable prices to the …
NOPPO finalizes holiday security plans
Police monitoring for stray bullet incidents By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) completed their security plans ahead of this year’s holiday celebrations, with NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., expressing his confidence in the preparedness of law enforcement throughout the province. He noted, beyond deployments to …
Improvements at Capitol Park and Lagoon nearly complete –Provincial Engineer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Improvements to the Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon are nearly complete, according to Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa, who noted, Ayala Land, Inc. has already addressed eight of the 10 requirements put forward by the provincial government. He said the last two items will be completed within the week. Christmas …
BCPO releases list of banned firecrackers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday released a list of banned firecrackers, ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations. BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said any firecrackers or pyrotechnics below a three-second fuse with 0.2 grams of explosive powder are prohibited, according to RA 7183, …
Cancel permits for Boracay establishments that violate environmental policies –DENR-6
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) Director Jim Sampulna recently recommended the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) and the Malay municipal government rescind permits for Boracay hotels, resorts, and restaurants that violate environmental policies. The DENR Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and the Community Environment Office-Boracay (CENRO-Boracay) issued notices to 12 establishments after it …
Minors suspected of stabbing two men in Mansilingan
By Neska Centina Two men were reportedly stabbed by a group, believed to be comprised of minors, along Murcia Road in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City on Thursday morning. The victims were identified as 21-year-old Rusty Villanueva, who sustained laceration towards the right portion of his head; and a certain Agi de Asis, 26 years old, who …
Man wounded in Punta Taytay stabbing
By Neska Centina A 50-year old man was wounded in a stabbing incident at Purok Makawiwili in Barangay Punta Taytay, Bacolod City, Wednesday evening. The victim was identified as Michel Toledo, who suffered several wounds to his forehead, chest, and bicep; and was brought to the hospital for immediate medical treatment. Reports claim the victim was …