By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) authorized Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia to negotiate with the Department of Finance for funding last May, the city government is formally applying for a P1.7 billion loan in order to fund four “flagship projects.” Based on documents forwarded to Watchmen Daily …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Iloilo City mayor will not assist barangay officials linked to illegal drugs
Espinosa: The PNP will investigate such allegations Following the recent killing of Barangay Bakhaw Captain Remia Prevendido-Gregori of Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district and Barangay Monica-Blumentritt Captain Keith ‘Dabing’ Espinosa III of the city’s City Proper district claiming to have received death threats, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III affirmed he would not offer assistance …
TESDA provides training for over 1,500 local surrendered drug suspects
Between 2016 and June 2018, 1,565 surrendered drug suspects in the Western Visayas have received free skills training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Those who enrolled were part of the “skills training for special clients,” which also included members of indigenous communities, those affected by calamity, inmates and dependents, persons with …
Water Advisory Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Repair of submersible motor of Well #17 Schedule: Ongoing Affected Areas: Barangays Vista Alegre, Mansilingan, Alijis, and Taculing; UNO-R Ville; Bakyas; Bangga Alit; Rosario Heights; and …
Disaster preparedness seminar held in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of Civil Defense-Region VI (OCD-6) yesterday held a seminar in Bacolod City for members of various Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (DRRMO), rescue volunteers, and the private sector. Among those present included representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Atmospheric …
Man shot dead in his sleep in Cadiz City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was found dead late Thursday night while he was sleeping in Barangay Banquerohan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 44-year-old Jose Tanjay, a resident of Barangay Tiglawigan in the said city. Cadiz City Police Station investigators said they received a phone call from concerned …
Fisherman found dead in Sipalay City waters
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fisherman was found dead last Thursday by fellow fishermen and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel off the coast of Barangay 4, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. Authorities identified the fatality as 62-year-old Judy Garina, a resident of Sitio Manaulan in the said barangay. Information provided by the PCG-Sipalay Station …
Two wounded in Cauayan shooting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two individuals were wounded following a late Thursday afternoon shooting incident at a port in Barangay Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victims as 19-year-old Jomer Ortaliza and 28-year-old Benancio Mahilum, both residents of Purok 4 in the said barangay. Based on an official report issued by Cauayan …
Suzuki Philippines advances expansion initiatives outside Metro Manila
Pioneer compact car distributor Suzuki Philippines (SPH) further strengthens its market presence outside Metro Manila with back-to-back expansion initiatives in the CALABARZON and Ilocos regions. Following the successful introduction of the two latest additions to the Suzuki automobile lineup, the all-new Dzire and Swift, SPH continues to drive forward in the competitive automobile industry by …
Expressway traffic enforcers are sabotaging government
“…Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work…” –1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 I stopped by my local Land Transportation Office (LTO) last weekend after I …