The United Nations Office for Project Services recently opened international bidding for the Northern Iloilo Fishery Rehabilitation Development Project, which is worth $5.5 million and is intended to rehabilitate the Concepcion Fish Port, located in Iloilo. The deadline for bidding is October 4. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr., Concepcion Mayor Milliard Villanueva, and Korea International …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Over P4M turned over for various Negros Occidental projects
The Negros Occidental provincial government turned over P4,419,499 earlier this week to fund various projects in Sagay City, Escalante City, Calatrava, and Toboso. Among the projects expected to be funded include emergency and disaster preparedness mobility service projects, the construction of a multipurpose building, rehabilitation of water systems, purchase of a multipurpose vehicle, and the …
Senior killed in Isabela hit-and-run
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 71-year-old man was killed last Monday when he was struck by a speeding vehicle along Burgos Street in Barangay 1, Isabela, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Fernando Cabana, a resident of the town’s Barangay 2. Isabela Municipal Police Station traffic investigators said Cabana was crossing the …
EB Magalona detainee claims own life
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A detainee at the EB Magalona Municipal Police Station was confirmed dead on arrival at a local clinic after he reportedly hanged himself yesterday morning inside the station’s custodial center. Police identified the fatality as Allan Bolivar, a resident of the town’s Barangay Damgo. In an official report issued …
Cop survives shooting in San Carlos City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office cop was wounded after he was shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen Tuesday night at Phase 1 in Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City. Police identified the victim as Senior Police Officer 2 Carlos Alob, assigned to the La Castellana Municipal Police Station and a resident …
Is Boracay back in shape
The world appears excited for the resurrection of Boracay as its rehabilitation is scheduled to end next month. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is expected to lead the reopening, allowing the public to once again enjoy the enchanting and pristine beaches. With tourism such a money-maker, over the past six months, the region …
Trillanes denied by Makati RTC (based on SC rules)
“…You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine…” –Titus 2:1 The decision aims to be unshaken – the denial issued by the Makati City Regional Trial Court-Branch 50 rejecting a motion by the Department of Justice (DOJ) calling for the arrest and ordering a departure hold on Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who …
Fil-Sino Inter-Company Basketball Tournament
AACI Trading beats AACI Transport via protest By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Despite AACI Transport beating AACI Trading, 94-85, the latter was declared the winner after filing a protest following their recent Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Inter-Company Basketball Tournament game at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang gym. The …
NOPSSCEA: Season 38
NU badminton player to speak at opening By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. National University (NU) badminton player Mike Minuluan, formerly of Riverside College, will serve as guest speaker for the opening of the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) meet, now in its 38th season, scheduled to begin next …
Moises Padilla vice mayor, husband surrender in Bacolod City
Couple expressed concern for their safety with NOPPO By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three weeks after the La Carlota City Regional Trial Court issued an arrest warrant against Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo and her husband, Felix Mathias Segundo Yulo III, the couple surrendered yesterday morning to Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, …