Global Estate Resorts Inc. (GERI), Megaworld’s subsidiary that develops integrated tourism and leisure estates, has sustained its growth momentum this year as first quarter earnings soared 27% to P399‐million from P315‐million during the same period last year. Net income attributable to parent company ended at P407 million, up 25% from P326‐million during the same period …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Barangay/SK elections 2018
PRO-6 affirms elections in Negros Occidental were peaceful By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) affirmed the evaluation by Negros Occidental Commission on Elections (Comelec) election supervisor, Atty. Jessie Suarez, indicating the recent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Negros Occidental were peaceful. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Joem Malong, …
Tourism chief to talk to Cesar Montano over corruption allegations
Newly-appointed Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said yesterday that she will meet with Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) head Cesar Montano to discuss allegations of corruption against him. Puyat made the statement in a news briefing yesterday, when asked about the allegation of Philippine Star columnist Boo Chanco in his column that Montano allegedly paid P80 million …
Guimaras tribe to perform in PH Independence Day event in US
The winning tribe of the Guimaras Manggahan Festival cultural presentation will perform for the first time in Madison Ave., New York in the US during the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 3. In an interview yesterday, Guimaras tourism officer Liberty Ferrer said they will bring to the US 29 student-performers of the Hubon …
DSWD distributes over P15M to Boracay workers, residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently announced, as of May 10, just over P15 million has been distributed to Boracay workers and residents impacted by the island’s closure. According to DSWD-Region VI (DSWD-6) Director Rebecca Geamala, a total of 6,227 have received benefits from the government agency. As earlier announced, a cash-for-work …
Fisheries report shows decline in commercial collection
The recently-released Fisheries Situation Report, reflecting January to March 2018, showed a slight decline, around 3.39 percent, in fish gathered by commercial fisheries. The report cited a reduction of trips made in the Western Visayas due to poor weather conditions. An overall decline was reported across all sectors, including municipal fisheries and aquaculture, which refers …
Two wanted men arrested in Sagay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two men wanted on drug-related charges were nabbed on Monday after they were tracked down by police operatives in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as 26-year-old Joey Rey Ceriaco and 33-year-old Joemar Eduardo, both residents of the said city. Sagay City police chief, …
Truck driver chased, shot by robber in Sagay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A truck driver was wounded after he was chased down and shot by a suspected robber Monday evening in Barangay Poblacion 2, Sagay City. Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Jimmy Arturo, a resident of Barangay Guinhalaran, Silay City. Based on investigations by Sagay City police, Arturo was in …
FNRI offers advice on introducing infants to solid foods
The Department of Science and Technology- Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) recently offered advice on introducing infants to solid food, pointing out, new foods should be introduced in around three day intervals in order to observe as possible allergic reactions. When presenting new foods, they should begin as a liquid puree given in small …
Iloilo City barangay audit to end on June 2
The Iloilo City Audit Transition Team (ICATT), which seeks to ensure the systematic transition of barangay property, financial records, and documents, is scheduled to complete their assessment by June 2. “The city government came up with ICATT to help their inventory teams in ensuring that barangay funds and properties were well utilized,” explained Iloilo City …