The transportation sector currently faces a challenge, the removal of dilapidated vehicles that make the roads a horrific mess – something President Rodrigo Duterte says must happen now. While there is the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) overseeing the enforcement of laws pertaining to the roads, are …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Dinagyang Festival 2018
Espinosa says Duterte will be away during the highlights Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently revealed the chances of President Rodrigo Duterte attending this year’s Dinagyang Festival, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary and scheduled to run from January 26 to 28, have declined as the president is reportedly going to be out of …
Bacolaodiat Festival 2018
Coca-Cola products banned By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Organizers of the Bacolaodiat Festival 2018, scheduled to run from February 15 to 18, recently backed Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, who earlier voiced support for a ban of Coca-Cola products at the upcoming event, heeding the call of United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) President …
Catholic education association appeals to Bishop on behalf of SJI
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Officials of the St. John’s Institute recently revealed Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) president, Fr. Joel E. Tabora, penned a letter to Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon on behalf of the school. SJI President Benjamin Lopue said the letter, which included input from the group’s canon lawyer, Fr. Adolfo …
Treñas will not appeal suspension
By Paulo Loreto Lim After the Sandiganbayan Seventh Division suspended Iloilo Lone District Rep. Jerry Treñas for 90 days amid graft charges in relation to a P500,000 donation from Senator Loren Legarda, intended for the construction of the Iloilo Press Club building during his tenure as Iloilo City mayor, the congressman said he does not …
Espinosa to look into possibility of paying P46M refund
By Paulo Loreto Lim With the Commission on Audit (COA) recently ordering Iloilo Lone District Rep. Jerry Treñas and dismissed Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog to refund P46.4 million after their productivity enhancement incentive (PEI) for 2009, when they served as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, was disallowed, current Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa …
Congressman supports constituent assembly
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental second district Rep. Leo Rafael Cueva said he backs the transformation of the House of Representatives and the Senate into a constituent assembly, as part of the transition to federalism. During a recent interview, he said it is possible there will be no midterm elections in 2019 if …
BFP to conduct drills in squatter areas for cautionary actions
Fire hydrants suggested, but rejected on fears of thievery By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will hold fire drills in densely populated areas, specifically squatter areas, following two recent fires in Barangays Banago and Singcang-Airport. In a radio interview yesterday, BFP-Bacolod chief, Fire Chief Inspector Publio Ploteña, said cautionary actions …
Murcia resident hacked to death by brother
By Neska Centina A man was hacked to death by his brother at Purok Nato in Barangay Canlandog, Murcia, Negros Occidental. The victim was identified as 44-year-old Roberto Esparas, Jr. of the said residence. Initial investigations revealed the victim and his 29-year-old brother, Joy Esparas, were drinking when an argument sparked between the two. Reports …
Husband hacks wife’s lover to death in Kabankalan City
By Neska Centina A man was hacked to death after being caught having an affair with a married woman at Purok Narra in Barangay Tabugon, Kabankalan City, late Monday afternoon. The fatality was identified as 62-year-old Reynaldo Enanoria of the said residence. Initial investigations revealed, prior to the incident, the suspect’s wife, Norma Laurita, asked permission from …