The Iloilo City Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) and the Iloilo City Police Office will be launching the “Ilonggo Kontra Vandalismo” program next month, which seeks to combat vandalism in the city. “The initiative aims to stop the vulgar vandalism in the metropolis and to keep the youth away from this kind of …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Gorriceta’s interest in the Pacquiao-Mayweather brawl
“Boxing is not about your feelings, it’s about performance.” –Manny Pacquiao We have not heard from Iloilo second district Rep. Arcadio ‘Cadio’ H. Gorriceta for a long time. According to sources, he has been undergoing strict medical treatment and not been active in congress for a while; probably why he is not seeking reelection …
Duterte needs a miracle to improve internet service
“…For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first…” –1 Thessalonians 4:16 The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte must do something truly remarkable about the sorry state of the …
MassKara Festival 2018
Bakbakan sa Bacolod this weekend By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. John Michael Zulueta of Calatrava will be defending his Asian Boxing Federation minimumweight title against Mike Kinaadman of Cagayan de Oro City tomorrow, October 28, in the “Bakbakan sa Bacolod,” an event of the ongoing MassKara Festival at the Gaisano City Mall. The …
MassKara Festival 2018
Gun ban, signal jamming begin tomorrow By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) announced a gun ban would be implemented in the city starting tomorrow, October 27, during the MassKara Festival highlights. BCPO spokesperson Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, said signal jamming would also begin at the three festival …
Sagay City police finalizing shooting investigation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sagay City Police Station is now finalizing their investigation into the recent shooting incident that claimed the lives of nine National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) farmers. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Sagay City police chief, Police Chief Inspector Robert Mansueto, said they have already taken …
MassKara Festival 2018
Police warn revelers about potential scams The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently issued a warning to those planning to attend the ongoing MassKara Festival of potential scams. BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, says the “baraha gang” may be operating during the event, who skim credit cards in order to access the …
Typhoon ‘Yutu’
PAGASA closely monitoring storm By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is closely monitoring a new typhoon, which is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility tomorrow. Based on the weather bureau’s satellite data yesterday morning, the storm, with the international name of “Yutu,” was …
MassKara Festival 2018
Bowling Festival opens tomorrow By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 Sharp MassKara Bowling Festival begins tomorrow, October 27, at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Apart from participants from Bacolod City, clubs from across the country will take part in the competition, including bowlers from Iloilo, Capiz, Metro Manila, …
48,000 dogs vaccinated in Bacolod City
According to the Bacolod City Veterinary Office (CVO), around 48,000 dogs have been vaccinated across the city. City Veterinarian, Dr. Ma. Agueda Dela Torre, said, following the conclusion of their most recent vaccination drive, they still have enough vaccinations to treat another 10,000 dogs. She added, those who still need inoculations for their pets …