Luminos: Informal settlers are entitled to vacant homes By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 1,349 Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) members attempted to occupy government housing units intended for active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) at Purok Guanzon, J.J. Gonzaga in Barangay Felisa, Bacolod …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Man wanted in connection to Vista Alegre shootout surrenders to NBI
Suspect says his family does not trust the police By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The man wanted in connection to a recent shootout with police at Abada Escay in Barangay Vista Alegre last Tuesday surrendered yesterday to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The suspect, formally identified as 21-year-old Edgie Sevilla Tarog, sought …
Proposed ordinance would ban bottled drinks, BBQ sticks during festivals
Rojas: Previous bans encouraged businesses to use plastic cups By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Cindy Rojas recently revealed she plans to propose an ordinance that would ban the sale of bottled soft drinks and the use of pointed barbeque sticks during city festivals, particularly the annual MassKara Festival. She cited …
‘Tito Mayor Joe III’ to fight illegal drugs
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently unveiled Tito Mayor Joe III, the city’s mascot in their fight against illegal drugs. “Tito Mayor Joe III is a strategy to easily catch children’s attention,” he explained. “Tito Mayor Joe III will be going around to teach our students to say no to drugs because it could …
Ceneco to participate in nationwide candle-lighting today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 275 individuals are expected to participate in a nationwide candle-lighting event today at the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) main office along Gonzaga Street in Bacolod City. 121 electricity cooperatives across the country are expected to take part in the event, which begins at 6:00 p.m., commemorating …
Two nabbed in Taculing drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two individuals were arrested following a Bacolod City Police Office City Drug Enforcement Unit (BCPO-CDEU) drug bust last Wednesday at Purok Gonzaga in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City. BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, identified the suspects as 39-year-old Rogel Cabayaran and 35-year-old Jaime Garde, both residents of the …
MassKara Festival 2018
Applications accepted for float competition on Monday Applications for entry into this year’s Electric MassKara Performing Float Competition will be accepted at the Silver MassKara Festival Organization (SMFO) office starting on Monday, September 3. A total of 10 entries will enter the competition, with three spots reserved for last year’s top three finishers. The …
PRO-6 must deal with the recent bloodshed caused by the NPA –Mayor
Malabor: Killings are a result of tensions between Peña and rebels By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña recently called out Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) saying “the ball is now in the hands of the regional police chief” when it comes to dealing with recent killings conducted by the New …
Franchising promoted in Bacolod City
During the Franchise Negosyo Para sa Bacolod event, which is taking place at the L’Fisher Hotel and SM City Bacolod activity center until Sunday, September 2, Francorp CEO Bing Sibal-Limjoco said those who have gone into franchising have seen their businesses grow, citing establishments such as Felicia’s, Munsterific, and Chefs and Bakers. She also mentioned …
Espinosa looks forward to beginning construction on multipurpose hall
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently expressed anticipation for the construction of a multipurpose hall for the city, which has been in the planning stages since the administration of former President Benigno S. Aquino III and is currently pending documentation, including the need to secure a loan to fund the project. “I am really …