Kadamay members occupy homes for soldiers, cops in Barangay Felisa

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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Proposed ordinance would ban bottled drinks, BBQ sticks during festivals

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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‘Tito Mayor Joe III’ to fight illegal drugs

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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Ceneco to participate in nationwide candle-lighting today

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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Two nabbed in Taculing drug bust

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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MassKara Festival 2018

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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Franchising promoted in Bacolod City

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August 31, 2018
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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 …

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