Just in time for the reopening of rehabilitated Boracay Island, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over to GRAB Philippines units of the Isuzu modernized public utility vehicle (PUV) at the island’s Bolabog Terminal on October 26. Attending the momentous turnover and launch of the approved route were officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), IPC …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Simple traffic solutions in 78 hours (Part 1)
After seeing the Bacolod City government was seeking assistance from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in crafting a traffic place for the city, this column will devote a week to road management and traffic. It is sad to see bashers on social media asking why the city government would ask the MMDA to help …
When networks prioritize profits over entertainment
As a fan of Korean dramas, a fairly recent trend in broadcasting has been the switch from 70-minute episodes to two 35-minute episodes per scheduled air date. According to an article last year by Park Jin-hai in The Korea Times, “Under the current broadcasting law, public broadcasters cannot run mid-show commercials.” She took note of …
Western Visayas rocked by three quakes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Parts of the Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental, were rocked by three earthquakes yesterday morning, resulting in the evacuation of buildings and suspension of classes in some parts of the region. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the initial tremor, a magnitude 4.7, was reported around …
Governor leads ‘Negros Day’ observance
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. led the annual Al Cinco de Noviembre observance, which commemorates the 1898 Negros Revolution, at the Provincial Capitol yesterday. The governor offered his appreciation for past Negrense leaders, noting, “There are still people who are not yet free from the bondage of poverty,” …
November is National Children’s Month
Every November, the Philippines observes National Children’s Month, which was established by RA 10661, or the National Children’s Month Act, signed into law by then-President Benigno S. Aquino III. According to the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), the observance celebrates and recognizes Filipino children for their important role in society. This year’s observance …
Two killed after van slams into parked truck in Bago City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least two people were killed, while 10 others were injured, after a van slammed into a parked truck yesterday morning along the national highway at Purok Papaya in Barangay Calumanggan, Bago City. Police identified the fatalities as 22-year-old Jake Cabarles and 50-year-old Rolando Limaco, a truck helper. Bago …
WCPD urges parents to keep children away from drug-using relatives
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In light of the recent case where a six-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a “drug-crazed” uncle in Barangay Singcang-Airport, the Bacolod City Police Office Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) urged parents to keep their children away from relatives they suspect are using illegal drugs. In a …
Over 700 Boracay workers, residents complete TESDA training
Following the shutdown of tourist destination Boracay earlier this year, which reopened last month, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced they would be providing free skills training to those affected by the closure. A total of 720 local workers and residents recently completed their training and were celebrated during an event last …
Observance brings awareness to the exploitation of resources during conflict
Today, November 6, the United Nations recognizes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, which was established through a 2001 resolution. “Considering the damage to the environment in times of armed conflict impairs ecosystems and natural resources long beyond the period of conflict,” the resolution explained. …