A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded early yesterday morning just west of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. According to a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin, the tremor struck just after 2:00 a.m. with no reported damages as a result of the incident, nor were there any anticipated aftershocks. According to the Mercalli Intensity Scale, …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
PRO-6 director advises police to refrain from campaigning
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, yesterday advised police officers in the region to refrain from campaigning for candidates in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. In a radio interview, Bulalacao said cops caught campaigning will be removed from the service, affirming, the police force …
Iloilo City earns the most DOH ‘green scorecards’ in the region
The Department of Health (DOH) recently awarded Iloilo City 19 green scorecards out of a total 26, which are indicative of the city’s performance in implementing healthcare reforms, the most in the Western Visayas. “The green scorecard means that you are above the 2017 national average,” explained Iloilo City health officer, Dr. Bernard Caspe. “Achieving …
Love Una ticket faces challengers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and former fourth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer earlier expected to run unopposed for Negros Occidental governor and vice governor, respectively, under the unified Love Una ticket, the Negros Occidental-Commission on Elections recently revealed challengers for both candidates submitted certificates of candidacy …
Security chief shoots self in Granada
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A security official died after allegedly shooting himself late Wednesday night inside their home at the Charito Heights Subdivision in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. Police refused to identify the 38-year-old victim, but confirmed he was the chief of security for a well-known university in the city. Based on an …
Comelec reveals full roster of Bacolod City candidates
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the certificate of candidacy filing deadline closing last Wednesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bacolod City released the full list of candidates vying for city posts in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. They confirmed three candidates would be running for the city’s top post, incumbent Mayor Evelio …
Iloilo City barangay recognized for Lupong Tagapamayapa
Barangay Calumpang, located in the Molo district of Iloilo City, recently won in the highly urbanized city category of the 2018 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA), which recognizes barangay justice committees. “This is a manifestation of a united and best public service that contributes to our goal in helping Ilonggos,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose …
SSS joins ‘Pag-Ulikid sang Syudad’ program
Social Security System (SSS) representatives confirmed the government agency would be participating in the Iloilo City government’s “Pag-ulikid sang Syudad,” or Care Program, which is intended to enhance city services pertaining to concerns on healthcare, environment, education, drug-use, and poverty. “SSS Management has appreciated the efforts of [Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III],” said SSS …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: 75 mm Ø gate valve installation in Barangay Felisa Schedule: Tuesday (October 23), from 2:00 p.m. to …
Manufacturer of Koi herbal capsules denies distribution of ‘fake’ products
Legal counsel says claims originated from a marital spat By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The legal counsel for the manufacturer of Koi herbal capsules yesterday denied claims the company was distributing “fake” products. During a press conference, Atty. Jose Max Ortiz explained the company is under Francis and Katherine Cabuga. “Koi Herbal Products …