Following the 2.2-magnitude earthquake that struck just east of Buenavista, Guimaras last Monday, the province experienced another tremor early yesterday morning when a 2.7-magnitude quake was recorded west of Nueva Valencia. According to a bulletin from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), no damage was recorded due to the tremor nor were there …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Mayor brushes aside possible challenge from embattled deputy
Peña: She can do whatever she wants, I don’t care By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña brushed aside reports of a potential challenge in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections from his deputy, embattled Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo, who is currently confined to a detention center in La Castellana. “She …
Tan’s withdrawal shows MKK is disorganized –councilor
Distrito: A Grupo Progreso sweep is possible By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan recently announcing his withdrawal from the race for Bacolod City mayor in the 2019 midterm elections, fellow city councilor Caesar Distrito yesterday said the move exposes the “disorganization” of the opposition coalition, Magbinuligay Kita para …
Boracay to receive 200 electric tricycles ahead of reopening
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced they would be donating 200 electric tricycles for shuttered resort island Boracay, which is scheduled to reopen on October 26. EV Wealth Inc., the e-trike supplier, said the units would be distributed for free. According to the company’s general manager, Jerry Esquivel, operators will also save on fuel …
Antique-Clark route scheduled to open towards the end of the month
After a meeting earlier this week between Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) officials and Antique provincial officials, the two parties decided preparations should begin on Monday for the planned route between the province’s Evelio B. Javier Airport and Clark International Airport, which is tentatively scheduled to open on October 28. “The October 28 …
Choreographer nabbed in Brgy. 2 for selling drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A dance choreographer was arrested early yesterday morning for allegedly selling illegal drugs at Purok Sigay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 33-year-old John Tabar, a resident of Purok Paghidaet in the city’s Barangay 29. Police Station 2 (PS2) commander, Police Senior Inspector Leo Estopa, …
Dumaguete City planning CCTV, traffic light installation
The Dumaguete City government recently announced, following ongoing plans to install a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system throughout the city to monitor for criminality and traffic violations, they also plan to implement a traffic light system. “The installation of traffic lights system is the next big project,” the city government press release confirmed. Officials also believe …
Elderly Filipino Week observed through Sunday
From October 1 to 7, the Philippines observes Elderly Filipino Week to ensure the public is aware of the basic necessities, along with various development opportunities, older people seek. The observance is in line with Presidential Proclamation 470, signed in 1994 by then-President Fidel V. Ramos. In the order, he states, “The increasing population of …
Antique to host national earthquake drill next month
The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) recently revealed they would host the fourth quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on November 5. “Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao will be issuing an executive order for all [Provincial Capitol] employees to participate in the earthquake drill,” said Antique PDRRM Officer Broderick Train. He said the …
Teen arrested for wielding gun in EB Magalona
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An 18-year-old was recently arrested after he was caught wielding a gun in Barangay Alicante, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspect as John Lloyd Barnuevo, a resident of Purok Commercial in the said barangay. EB Magalona municipal police said their station responded to a call for assistance …