During his Independence Day address at the Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City earlier this week, Negros Occidental Board Member Valentino Miguel Alonso called on today’s “modern heroes” to “rekindle the spirit of patriotism.” He listed today’s heroes as “men in uniform fighting for freedom to a common family working hard to provide food …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Two arrested in Brgy. 20 bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were arrested after City Drug Enforcement Agency (CDEU) operatives conducted a Tuesday night buy-bust operation at Purok Avocado in Barangay 20, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 58-year-old Apollo Solano, a resident of the said area; and 33-year-old Paul Lozada, a resident of the Greenville Subdivision in …
Senior killed after crashing motorcycle in Bata
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 61-year-old man was killed after the motorcycle he was operating crashed into the back a vehicle he was following Tuesday morning in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as Jessie Teodosio, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 3 traffic investigators said Teodosio was riding his motorcycle when …
Barangay, SK candidates file SOCEs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election candidates flocked to Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices in the province to file their Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs). Negros Occidental Comelec elections supervisor, Atty. Jessie Suarez, said they were expecting candidates to visit their their offices since yesterday was the last day …
Marañon on proposed UNegA, Love Negros unification: What talks?
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid reports Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., alongside 2016 vice gubernatorial candidate and former Negros Occidental fifth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer, would represent the United Negros Alliance (UNegA) in upcoming unity talks with rival political coalition Love Negros, the governor responded, “What talks?” “We will inform you if there …
Governor questions Mambukal’s Mudpack Festival
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday questioned the “relevance” of the annual Mudpack Festival, which is observed at the provincial government-operated Mambukal Mountain Resort. “Who benefits from the Mudpack Festival?” he asked. “Are the people coming there? It seems they do not.” “We spend P600,00 every year for it,” …
Amazing RC Collection Out to Delight Dads
When sugar planter, entrepreneur and philanthropist Rito Carlos Lopez Peña – better known as Judgee – started dabbling in RC collectibles in 1987, little did he know then that his hobby would turn into an obsession. Judgee’s beloved RCs would refer to his collection of radio-controlled aircrafts, vehicles and other toys operated by transmitter, and …
The heroes called ‘Bayani’
June 12th marked the Philippines’ 120th Independence Day celebration. After 333 years of subjugation under Spanish rule, the Philippines gained independence on June 12, 1898. However, we are only under the illusion of independence since, until now, we are not yet out from under the banner of America; along with China, whose coast guard harasses …
The Rotary way
A few years back, I had the chance to experience “the Rotary world” in a very modest way. Much like Lions Clubs International, Kiwanis, and Soroptimist International, Rotary International is a service organization known worldwide. My time was spent with two local Rotary Club chapters, where I met club presidents Tata Lacson; Ariston Minez, Jr.; …
Iloilo City sweeps through New York City, Virginia, and Washington DC
“Your mindset matters. It affects everything – from the business and investment decisions you make, to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being.” –Peter Diamandis The biggest winner to emerge from the Iloilo Trade Mission and Investment Forum, featuring the Ilonggo Fashion Show and Jewelry Show, which toured the …