By Neska Centina A businesswoman was shot dead by unidentified suspects at the New Town Subdivision in Barangay 1, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. The fatality was identified as 50-year-old Aileen Tanjay of the said residence. Initial investigations showed Tanjay was aboard a passenger cab when she was shot several times by unidentified …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Capitol warns public over alleged extortion activities
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Office of the Governor yesterday issued a warning to the public over alleged extortion activities being committed by an unknown group. According to Eric Loretizo, executive assistant to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., they have received reports of Tagalog-speaking individuals collecting donations across Negros Occidental, …
SP commends CHO on ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution in its regular session yesterday, commending the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) on its implementation of the ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign, a program by the Department of Health (DOH) seeking to reduce the number of firecracker-related injuries, especially during the holiday season. …
Banago blaze guts businessman’s home
Occupant claims P1M cash lost in fire By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fire broke out yesterday morning in a residential neighborhood at Purok Kitahanon in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod City (BFP-Bacolod) chief, Fire Chief Inspector Pobleo Ploteña, said the fire call was received around 11:06 a.m. and originated from a two-story …
Oil companies must inform customers of the new excise tax policy –DOE
Undersecretary: Gasoline, diesel to increase by around P3/L By Paulo Loreto Lim Guidelines from Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi were recently released to various oil companies in connection with policies of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, which includes informing customers of the newly-implemented excise tax. For the purposes …
Bacolod City to host Jr. NBA Regional Selection Camp next month
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod City is scheduled to host the Jr. NBA Regional Selection Camp from February 10 to 11, where talented youth basketball players have a chance at qualifying for the National Training Camp in Manila in May. Last year, Joshua Benedict Baldonado of St. John’s Institute (SJI) was one of 14 …
Judge Restituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Memorial Volleyball Cup
BTTHS captures title By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) won the 7th Judge Restituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Memorial Volleyball Cup title last week in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, defeating Sailors in the finals: 25-21, 25-22, 25-23. “More than winning, the team really aims to gain more experience and determine what …
2018 International Chess Tournament
Metro Manila to host competition in October By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 International Chess Tournament is expected to be held in Metro Manila from October 22 to 30. Last year, the event was held at the Osbron Hall of Ikthus Equipping Center in Bacolod City; organizers say the move was necessary due to …
Iloilo City business permit renewals available on the weekend until January 20
The Iloilo City Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) will be accepting business permit renewal applications every day, including weekends, until January 20. The office will be open on the weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and, on the weekends, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “We encourage businessmen to renew your business permits as soon as possible …
P60M in RPT collected in one day –City Treasurer’s Office
Local treasury operations officer Arlene Memoria of the Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office-Land Tax Division reported P60 million on real property tax (RPT) was collected on December 29 alone, the largest single-day collection ever. She noted, the collections were advance 2018 RPT payments. “Business confidence is restored,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. “I would like …