By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Dynamic Builders and Construction Company reportedly submitted an unsolicited proposal to construct a high-rise building at the Provincial Administration Center, which has not encountered any opposition. In a radio interview yesterday, acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, confirmed nobody has offered a counter proposal to Dynamic Builders. …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Suspected murder-suicide in Cadiz City
Uncle shoots nephew, in-law By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least two people are confirmed dead, while another was wounded, after an uncle shot his nephew and in-law yesterday morning in Barangay Banquerohan, Cadiz City. According to Cadiz City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Rocky Desear, the suspect, identified as Jomarie Calida, visited …
P24M worth of shabu seized in Dumaguete City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Almost P24 million worth of suspected shabu was seized after agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Region 7 (PDEA-7) and Dumaguete City police served a search warrant yesterday at Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. PDEA agents identified the target of the operation as Janmark Abadilla, a resident of …
Iloilo City in consideration for Seal of Good Local Governance
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently completed their validation and on-site inspection for Iloilo City’s consideration for a Seal of Good Local Governance. “This is an opportunity for the city government to highlight and share programs, services, initiatives, and best practices for the benefit of constituents, investors, and visitors alike,” explained …
Off-site voter registration centers set up across Iloilo City
The Iloilo City Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging residents to register to vote by setting up off-site voter registration centers throughout the city. “We are bringing services closer as we encourage residents to grab this opportunity to register early to avoid any inconvenience due to overcrowding,” explained city election officer, Atty. Reinier B. Layson. …
Iloilo-Batiano River project offered for award consideration
The Iloilo City government recently presented the Iloilo-Batiano River Development Project for consideration in this year’s Galing Pook Awards, which recognizes innovative practices by local government units. “Given the contributions of various stakeholders and [the] Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council for the rehabilitation, protection, and development of Iloilo-Batiano River, we hope [to] bag the Galing Pook …
Ceneco phasing out old phone number
Following an upgrade to their digital telephone system, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) announced their current number, 435-3640 to 55, will be phased out by September 15, and will be replaced by 458-6777. The new number will connect all departments, divisions, sections, and units. Meanwhile, Ceneco emergency service lines will remain the same./WDJ
Provincial Veterinary Office equipped with rapid test kits
The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office is currently equipped with enzyme link immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which will provide for rapid testing on livestock and poultry. ELISA uses the dry method rapid test kit that can determine the status of an animals’ immune system. The tests are available at the Provincial Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where …
13 schools participating in Iloilo City debate tournament
The Iloilo City Inter-High School Tournament, a debate competition, opened yesterday, with 13 Iloilo City schools participating in this this year’s event. “This is a competition [for] the cream of the crop,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “This is a venue for students to show how intelligent, witty, and aware they are.” Among …
A prophetic interview on ‘ghost’ consultants
“The money’s the same, whether you earn it or scam it.” –Bobby Heenan My exclusive interview with Kabayan Immigration and Network Services, Ltd. Canadian Immigration Consultant Shereen Santos Dulay back in July 2010 proved to be prophetic. When the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver issued an advisory on immigration and visa-related scams last …