By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local transport group Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators sa Negros (Stone) called on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region VI (LTFRB-6) to implement the P9 regular fare hike in Bacolod City. In a radio interview over the weekend, Stone Secretary-General Jessie Ortega said they are still waiting …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Development plan discussed during roadshow stop in Bacolod City
National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI (NEDA-6) assistant director, Engr. Gilberto Altura, served as a resource speaker for the recent Western Visayas Regional Development Plan (WVRDP) roadshow stop in Bacolod City. WVRDP is part of the Philippine Development Plan, which looks to implement President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic agenda and work towards sustainable development. Also present …
World Population Day observed on Wednesday
World Population Day, a United Nations (UN) observance that focuses on population issues, which includes matters pertaining to family planning and poverty, is marked every July 11. Last year, the theme was “Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations.” 2018 carries a similar message, with the theme, “Family Planning is a Human Right.” According to the …
Gun-wielding man arrested in Brgy. 8
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A gun-wielding man was arrested by Police Station 2 intelligence operatives late Friday evening at Purok Narra Baybay in Barangay 8, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Ricky Alegayda, a resident of Barangay 22. PS2 personnel said, around 11:45 p.m., while conducting a monitoring operation, they spotted …
Drug personality nabbed in Singcang-Airport buy-bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was arrested by Police Station 8 (PS8) operatives during an early Saturday morning buy-bust operation at Purok Neptune in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Edwin Alvarez, a resident of the said area. Reports released by PS8 said Alvarez was nabbed …
Woman dies in Villamonte fire
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 31-year-old woman died after she was trapped inside her burning home late Saturday night along Makiling Street in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City. Authorities identified the fatality as Hannah Mae Garaygay. Based on information provided by the Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), they received a firecall around …
DILG official insists arming barangay captains is legal
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs Martin Diño yesterday defended the proposal to arm barangay captains and other officials with firearms after several senators and congressmen expressed opposition. Diño, who was in Victorias City yesterday for Anti-Drugs Summit 2018, organized by the Mayor …
Catholic education and Duterte
In terms of educational institutions, Catholic schools are the most prevalent in the Philippines. They also boast three major schools known for excellence, however, only the affluent are able to afford them. Nevertheless, Catholic education has been embedded in our culture and history. Following the recent attacks on Catholic doctrine and practices by President Rodrigo …
A busted-up bracket
“Other countries have also come on leaps and bounds and their players have become much more technically refined. Comparing different generations doesn’t often get you anywhere. You simply have to keep up with the development of the sport.” –Bayern Munich and Germany striker Thomas Müller Playing in a couple (friendly) betting pools since the …
‘Do we have a Pinoy team in the World Cup?’
“The World Cup experience is more than just the game of soccer. It’s an event. And it will fly by faster than you think. It will end and you’ll be saying, ‘Wow, it’s over already?’ You have to remember to take it all in and enjoy it.” –Cobi Jones Over the past couple weeks, …