By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 13 people were seriously injured following a multiple-vehicle pile up yesterday afternoon along the Bacolod-Silay Airport access road, part of Barangay Minuluan in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. As of press time, police have yet to release the names of the victims, although it is confirmed two were …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Motorcyclist crushed to death in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcyclist was killed Monday evening after he was run over and crushed by a truck in Barangay Camingawan, Kabankalan City. Police identified the fatality as John Lloyd Dela Cruz, a resident of Barangay Orong in the said city. Based on information provided by Kabankalan City police traffic investigators, …
Former Negros Occidental congressman passes away
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former ambassador and representative for the Negros Occidental fifth congressional district Jose Apolinario ‘Jun’ Lozada, Jr. passed away yesterday morning of a brain hemorrhage at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City. The former lawmaker was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. He was 67. He previously …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting improvement activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service are Activity: Waterline interconnection along Gatuslao Street between the Ayala Mall and Baciwa Schedule: Tomorrow (August 2), from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon …
Negros Oriental DOH declares Sibulan diarrhea cases ‘under control’
After 169 people were hospitalized last week with diarrhea in Barangay Looc, Sibulan, reportedly resulting from the presence of e.coli in the local drinking water, the Negros Oriental Department of Health (DOH) said the situation is “under control.” According to Indira Requiron-Puspus, senior administrative assistant for Sibulan Mayor Jose Abiera, water tested by the …
Dengue cases may increase in Aklan –Provincial Health Office
According to the Aklan Provincial Health Office, the province is already experiencing an increase in dengue cases, with a 29 percent rise recorded between January 1 and July 22, and it could continue to go up. The provincial office said the ongoing rainy season could contribute to more cases. A total of 696 cases have …
P95.4M cut from Robredo budget, a political vendetta?
“…Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows…” –Galatians 6:7 I felt a bit queasy after the House of Representatives decided to slash nearly P95.4 million from the 2019 annual budget for the Office of the Vice President. Whatever their motivation will surely generate criticism and be branded …
Writ of kalikasan
Writ of kalikasan is a legal remedy under Philippine law; it is also proudly Philippine-made unlike the writ of habeas corpus and the writ of amparo, which originated in Europe and have roots in both European and Latin American law. The decree protects one’s right to a healthy environment, as provided in Section 16, Article …
2018 AFC Cup
ASEAN Zonal Finals kicks off tonight at the Panaad By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC plays the first leg of the 2018 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Finals against Home United FC of Singapore tonight at the Panaad Park and Stadium. During a pre-match press conference, Ceres coach Risto Vidaković revealed the club …
Hanah Taekwondo wins 19 gold medals at regional championships
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Hanah Taekwondo picked up 19 gold medals at the Regional Taekwondo Championships, which recently took place at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. 10 gold medals were won by Dondy Santillan, Shanrick Matti, Adrian Galinea, Joshua Deita, Ashley Chavez, Mary Angeline Alcantara, Clyde and Marichu Gentroles, and …