Over 400 stranded at Western Visayas ports By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With Tropical Depression Samuel suspending sea travel in the Western Visayas, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported 429 people are currently stranded at ports across the region. PCG-Western Visayas spokesperson, Commander Ramil Palabrica, said affected ports include those located in Bacolod …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Day dedicated to ending violence against women observed this weekend
The United Nations recognizes every November 25th as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Enacted in 1993 by the UN General Assembly, the observance seeks an end to acts of physical, sexual, and psychological violence committed against women. The UN declaration on the matter called violence against women “an obstacle to the …
Charges may be filed following Metro Inn ‘takeover’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Metro Inn owner Catherine Brios and her legal adviser, Atty. Joemax Ortiz, may file charges against the former’s estranged husband, businessman Francis Cabuga, after his attempted takeover of the lodging establishment last Monday. In a press conference yesterday, Brios said, she was forced to destroy the hotel’s glass doors …
Metro Inn back in operation
Following last Monday’s takeover of the Metro Inn in Bacolod City, which resulted in the front door being closed off, a release by the hotel confirmed the lodging facility is back in operations. “The hotel is back in operation and hotel guests have started to check in,” the release stated. The statement also clarified there …
Bacolod City receives P39M worth of disaster management equipment
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia earlier this week led the turnover of P39 million worth of disaster management equipment and vehicles at the Bacolod City Government Center. Among the new equipment included a sewer jet, grader, and two ambulances. The sewer jet was given to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the grader …
Leonardia concerned over peace and order following hotel standoff
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recently expressed concern the city would be affected following the hotel standoff at the Metro Inn last Monday. In a radio interview, Leonardia said, even though the issue was a “marital dispute,” the incident could impact the overall peace and order of the city. …
Rotarians helping others selflessly
“…Help the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality…” –Romans 12:13 Liza Vicencio Elorde, co-owner of countless Elorde Gyms and Elorde Sports Centers, recently referred to the Rotary International District 3810 officers she installed as “The Knockout Team.” As District 3810 governor, she conducted a two-day Pre-Presidents Elect Training Seminar (Pre-PETS) training …
NOPSSCEA: Season 38
‘Samuel’ postpones basketball competition By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Tropical Depression Samuel postponed the men’s basketball competition of the 38th Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) season, which was supposed to open yesterday. Among the teams expected to compete include reigning champions Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias, …
Tropical Depression Samuel
Provincial government declares ‘Red Alert,’ class cancellations announced By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to anticipated arrival of Tropical Depression Samuel, acting Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson raised the alert status from “Blue” to “Red,” which indicates emergency personnel and disaster risk reduction agencies must be on duty to monitor the storm and …
Legal fight leads to Metro Inn takeover
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent legal quarrel between businessman Francis Cabuga and his wife Catherine Brios that ended in a “standoff,” the former and his legal team forcibly took over the Metro Inn Hotel, located as 6th-Lacson Streets in Bacolod City, last Monday night. In a radio interview yesterday, Brios’ legal counsel, …