In the coastal city of Sagay in Negros Occidental, Filipino artist Nunelucio Alvarado has made not only a home but a community. “Inaawitan ako ng dagat,” says Alvarado of the peace he found in this place—the kind that has paved the way for a new kind of prosperity, one that feeds back into his community …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Animal control ordinance passes on its second reading
An ordinance seeking to regulate and control dogs and cats recently passed the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod on its second reading. The ordinance, authored by City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., cites RA 8485, or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, which “provides the protection and promotion of all animals in the country by supervising and …
Woman pickpocketed along Gatuslao Street
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A woman lost a total P11,600 in cash after they were pickpocketed Wednesday afternoon along Gatuslao Street in the downtown area of Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as 22-year-old Jhae Star Villanueva, a resident of Bangga Cory in the city’s Barangay Taculing. Based on a report by Police Station …
Three arrested for illegal firearms in Escalante City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three individuals face illegal possession of firearms charges after police conducted an entrapment operation against them Wednesday night at Purok Azucena in Barangay Old Poblacion, Escalante City. Police identified the arrested as 49-year-old Leslie Lamayo, 49-year-old Rollie Jaena, and 55-year-old Luzvimin Bautista. Escalante City police said, during the operation, they …
Press Freedom Day formally declared in Bacolod City
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod recently passed a resolution declaring May 3 as Press Freedom Day in Bacolod City. The designation is in line with the United Nations-recognized World Press Freedom Day. “The press have been a dynamic partner of the government in informing the public of the activities of its offices, programs, and projects,” …
SP backs higher minimum wages for teachers
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod recently passed a resolution endorsing Senate Bill 2034, which seeks to raise the minimum monthly wage for teachers to P28,000 and non-teaching personnel to P16,000. The resolution, authored by City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr., quotes the bill, noting, “Public school teachers play a significant role in educating the Filipino youth …
Provincial government warns of unauthorized restaurant transactions
The Negros Occidental provincial government warned local food establishments of unauthorized transactions involving customers using the Governor’s Office to reserve and pay for food. The issue came about after the Provincial Capitol received complaints from various Bacolod City restaurants claiming customers were making chargeable transactions using the Governor’s Office. Acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. …
Iloilo City church commemorates the ‘Father of Dinagyang’
The San Jose de Placer Parish church in the City Proper district of Iloilo City recently unveiled a monument commemorating Fr. Ambrosio Galindez, considered the “Father of Dinagyang.” “In this year, during the celebration of the 50th year of the Cofradia and Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, we thought of putting up a memorial monument to honor …
Another Bacolod City jail seeking measles immunizations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent measles outbreak at the Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) facility in Barangay Handumanan, the MBDJ facility in Barangay Singcang-Airport is also requesting measles immunizations. However, according to Jail warden, Jail Chief Inspector Ruth Estales, they are still awaiting response from the City Health Office (CHO). She explained, …
Public hearings on P2.5 billion 2019 Bacolod City budget underway
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Appropriations and Finance began its series of public hearings on the P2.5 billion 2019 General Fund yesterday. Committee chair, City Councilor Caesar Distrito, said most of the offices and departments present during the hearing had no objections and were satisfied with their proposed …