Cornelio: If farmers are forced out, a government bailout will be demanded By Paulo Loreto Lim The Negros Farmworkers and Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Producers Federation (NeFARB) praised Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez after he filed a resolution last week calling for an investigation into the ongoing decline in “mill gate” sugar prices. In …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Ferrer calls latest Huelar allegations ‘preposterous’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Barangay 35 Captain Manuel ‘Maui’ Huelar released a second affidavit yesterday, where he insisted former Negros Occidental fourth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer is involved in illegal drug activities. The 2016 candidate for Negros Occidental vice governor laughed off the latest allegations, calling them “preposterous” in a phone …
Sugar industry official calls Drilon a ‘traitor’ for position on artificial sweetener excise tax
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) President Manuel Lamata yesterday slammed Senator Franklin Drilon after the latter supported a reduction to the excise tax on artificial sweeteners, which include high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). “He is a traitor to the sugar industry,” the Unifed president declared. The tax …
The sugar industry faces a ‘bigger fight’ –Senator
Zubiri: WTO to discuss domestic sugar issue By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, who was in Bacolod City for a Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation event, discussed the ongoing issues with the local sugar industry at a press conference yesterday, where he said the industry faces a “bigger fight” against multinational corporations …
Phivolcs reports phreatic eruption at Mt. Kanlaon over the weekend
Volcanologists: More eruptions may occur By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a “low-energy phreatic eruption” began around 9:47 a.m., Saturday morning, at Mt. Kanlaon. Based on reports from the agency, the event went for around 10 minutes, where the volcano emitted steam and dark ash. Seven volcanic earthquakes were also …
Rider hurt after motorcycle catches fire in Pahanocoy
By Neska Centina After crashing into another vehicle, a motorcycle caught fire, injuring its rider over the weekend along Araneta Street in Barangay Pahanocoy, Bacolod City. In a radio interview, Traffic Management Unit traffic accident investigator, Police Officer 1 Roland Abong, identified the rider as 24-year-old Alex Arcanghel of Purok San Antonio, Barangay Sum-ag. According …
USGAA chapter hosts indigenous kids at Guimaras marine reserve
The Region 6 chapter of the United States Government Alumni Association (USGAA) recently organized an event for children from an indigenous Ati tribe to visit the Taklong Island National Marine Reserve, located in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. “This was conceptualized as a travel and learning experience for indigenous children,” said assistant project leader Angelica S. Belarmino. …
Motorcycle stolen at gunpoint in Alangilan
By Neska Centina A 35-year-old man was robbed of his motorcycle at gunpoint last Friday night at Purok Arceo in Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod City. According to reports, the victim, identified as Rasmo Portugaliite, was riding a Rusi motorcycle when the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Mejie ‘Tangtang’ Magbanua, blocked his way while pointing an unknown caliber …
PRO-6 issues new guidelines for ‘drug war’
By Neska Centina Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) recently released new guidelines as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares to return to the campaign against illegal drugs. Included among the new procedures is a community-selected Drug Enforcement Unit/Team, wherein selected individuals will undergo training; along with refresher courses on police operational procedure, human rights, evidence handling, …
Base Bahay turns over 50 homes in Brgy. Cabug
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Base Bahay Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK), recently turned over 50 homes in Barangay Cabug, Bacolod City, part of the organization’s continuing effort to provide disaster-resilient housing. “As we continue to grow as a nonprofit foundation, we are also proud to say that we continue to rebuild …