It’s that time of the year again for the biggest bike fest in the country and Yamaha did give an unforgettable show. The annual exhibition drew all kinds of motorcycle lovers and that’s what Yamaha is all about; offering a product for every rider. This year’s edition of the Yamaha Motor Show prided itself in …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
NPA denies role in Moises Padilla killing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army’s Leonardo Panaligan Command denied playing a role in the recent killing of 56-year-old Jerry Torga, a resident of Moises Padilla. In a statement issued by spokesperson Ka JB Regalado, he claimed Torga and another resident, identified as 34-year-old Leonardo Villagracia, were victims of extra judicial …
Six Bacolod City barangays considered ‘election watchlist areas’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, recently confirmed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) recommended six city barangays be considered election watchlist areas (EWAs) for the upcoming May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Vargas said Comelec-Bacolod Elections Supervisor, Atty. Mavil Majarucon-Sia, said Barangays …
Labor Day
Progressive groups renew call for better wages, job security By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Various progressive groups throughout Negros Occidental gathered in Bacolod City yesterday to mark the 132nd International Labor Day observance, renewing their call for better wages and job security. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Negros (Bayan-Negros) Secretary-General Michael Dela Concepcion said there has been …
Workers’ group reserving judgment on job contractualization order
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order yesterday seeking an end to the practice of job contractualization, the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) said, while they were pleased with the development, they were still awaiting more details. GAWA Secretary-General Wennie Sancho called the order a “welcome development,” …
Road widening, improved sewage system planned for Boracay –DPWH
During a visit to Boracay, following the resort destination’s closure last Thursday, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar laid out several plans to improve the island. “We aim to complete the whole Boracay Circumferential Road, which will strictly follow the 6.10-meter carriageway standard and road right-of-way on both sides,” the cabinet …
Habitat for Humanity brings Young Leaders Build Campaign to Silay City today
Habitat for Humanity Philippines will be bringing their Young Leaders Build Campaign to Silay City today, May 2, with a program at the Bon-bon Resettlement Project Phase III, located in the city’s Barangay E. Lopez. The organization, alongside the Silay City government, is currently constructing a housing project at the site. The program, which begins …
Police offer advice on how to avoid being raped
With recent data showing there were 35 rapes reported in Negros Occidental in the first quarter of 2018, the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) recently offered tips on how to avoid being raped. They suggested, when under assault, not to panic and shout for help in order to attract attention. Police also said one …
Negros Press Club denounces shooting of Dumaguete City broadcaster
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Press Club (NPC) denounced the recent shooting of Edmund Sestoso, a Dumaguete City-based radio anchor, which took place earlier this week while he was aboard a tricycle in the city’s Barangay Daro. Press Club President Renato Duran agreed with claims the shooting was a result of comments …
Construction worker hacked to death in Murcia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A construction worker was hacked to death by two assailants yesterday morning at Purok Maasin in Barangay Blumentritt, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 60-year-old Oldarico Garfil, a resident of Barangay Minoyan of the said town. Murcia municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Roberto Indiape, said, at …