By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one person was confirmed dead, while two others were seriously injured, after a cottage was recently struck by lightning at a beach resort in Barangay Miranda, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental. Authorities identified the fatality as 13-year-old Leonard Deles, while the injured were named as 46-year-old Hob Deles and …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Retired soldier killed by gunmen in Canlaon City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A retired Philippine Army soldier was killed after being shot by at least 20 armed men over the weekend at Sitio Manggapa in Barangay Masulog, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. Police identified the fatality as Celso Pedochino, Jr., a former 11th Infantry Battalion member and resident of the said …
Be ready for the debate
“I love argument, I love debate. I don’t expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that’s not their job.” –Margaret Thatcher Ilonggo senatorial candidate Mel Carreon, who has been the object of ridicule in previous elections, is a good speaker – a trait unknown to many observers. According to his erstwhile …
The message conveyed from infighting among political families
“…If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand…” –Mark 3:24-25 The conflict between half-brothers incumbent Senator JV Ejercito and former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, along with the clash between full-blooded siblings incumbent Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay and former Makati …
Fil-Sino Inter-Company Basketball Tournament
Royal Star Trading one game away from a sweep By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After recently defeating AACI Trading, 89-82, Royal Star Trading is one game away from sweeping the ongoing Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Inter-Company Basketball Tournament elimination round. Following a 16-16 tie at the close of the first quarter, …
Two provincial government employees test positive for drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two Negros Occidental provincial government employees tested positive for drugs following random drug testing conducted earlier this month. In a radio interview over the weekend, Provincial Human Resource Management head, Atty. Annabelle Palic, said the two are now undergoing confirmatory testing and, if they test positive again, they …
Lacson legal counsel calls cartel allegations ‘politically motivated’
Lirazan: Accusations targeting a ‘group’ that decides elections By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson being named in a complaint regarding a suspected drug cartel operating out of San Carlos City, Atty. Aaron Lirazan, legal counsel to the provincial official, called the matter “politically motivated.” …
Boracay reopening ‘dry run’ begins today
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu arrived at shuttered resort island Boracay yesterday, ahead of the scheduled reopening dry run, beginning today and ending on October 25, the day before the planned reopening. According to DENR, the dry run will ensure improvements were implemented for exit and entry points, proper solid …
Lacson legal counsel calls cartel allegations ‘politically motivated’
Lirazan: Accusations targeting a ‘group’ that decides elections By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson being named in a complaint regarding a suspected drug cartel operating out of San Carlos City, Atty. Aaron Lirazan, legal counsel to the provincial official, called the matter “politically motivated.” …
NOPPO to conduct minor reshuffling
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) will be conducting a “minor” reshuffling next week. During a radio interview yesterday, NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., said the reshuffling will affect police station heads across the province. Castil said most of those affected have already completed their …