Following the Iloilo City Trade Mission and Investment Forum, which took place in the United States earlier this month, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III expressed optimism for the city’s future. “The business forum was attended by businessmen and fellow Filipinos who want to re-invest in the city,” said the mayor, who was part of …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Espinosa to seek drainage plan for Iloilo City construction projects
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III is expected to issue an executive order calling on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to create a drainage plan before commencing with any infrastructure projects. “I will issue an executive order that will not allow any road construction without [a] corresponding drainage plan,” he said. The …
Barangay captain involved in couple’s shooting surrenders
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The barangay captain who allegedly shot a married couple in Barangay Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental surrendered to police early Tuesday evening. Isabela municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Ruben Pajarito, said Barangay Libas Captain Roy Pagapang voluntarily surrendered to the station and claimed one of the victims, Jome Gelacio, …
Suspect in Bago City shooting captured
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The primary suspect in the recent murder of 37-year-old Marlo Sixto in Barangay Taloc, Bago City was captured after cops tracked down their location late Tuesday night at Relocation Site in Barangay Lag-asan of the said city. Police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Frank Alvarez, a resident of the …
Silay City murder suspect cleared of charges
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga One of the two suspects in the murder of an American citizen last month in Silay City has been cleared of charges. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, said the suspects, identified as 40-year-old Gilbert Apellido and 18-year-old Neil Brian Corseno, were brought to the city’s fiscal’s …
Anti-discrimination ordinance passed in Iloilo City
The Iloilo City Council recently passed the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of Iloilo City, authored by City Councilor Liezl Zulueta-Salazar, who said, “This is our way to show that we Ilonggos respect other people’s religious beliefs, race, and sexual orientation.” “There is a need for city government and Ilonggos to recognize the different aspects and contexts in …
It is not the end of world for Sereno
“…As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly, a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, `Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’…” –Acts 9:3-4 Bitter and painful may be two words to describe the Supreme Court’s final decision on the ouster of …
Imagine if the Philippines upset Germany in the World Cup
“The first World Cup I remember was in the 1950, when I was 9 or 10 years old. My father was a soccer player and there was a big party, and when Brazil lost to Uruguay, I saw my father crying.” –Pele Imagine if the Philippines pulled the rug out from under defending World …
If only barangay services were real
With the barangay elections over, is there an expectation of positive development in our respective communities? Given how such traditions are never non-partisan, no such thing will ever happen. Any would-be city, town, and provincial elected official entering the scene next year already has their respective choice of barangay officials ready to ensure new candidates …
Negrense boxer announces retirement
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Following his recent knockout loss to Japanese boxer Ryuichi Funai in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight bout, Cadiz City-native Warlito Parrenas announced his retirement. “This [was] my last fight,” he stated. “This fight was an eye opener for me, I had a strong start and even won …