By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of volcanic earthquakes generated by Mt. Kanlaon has recently spiked, according to monitoring by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Based on the agency’s 24-hour monitoring between December 7 and 8, a total of 73 volcanic quakes were recorded. Monitoring from December 8 to 9, meanwhile, …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Human Rights Day
Local groups claim a worsening state of human rights By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local progressive groups demonstrated at the Bacolod Public Plaza yesterday, Human Rights Day, asserting the Philippines is undergoing a declining human rights situation. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Negros (Bayan-Negros) Secretary-General Michael dela Concepcion said their groups intended to express their outrage …
Grenade found at Ceneco official’s Murcia home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A grenade was allegedly tossed at a home owned by Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) President Dwight Carbon yesterday morning at the Canlaon View Subdivision in Barangay Blumentritt, Murcia, Negros Occidental.. Murcia municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Roberto Indiape, Jr., said Carbon’s household helper, Arsenia Abong, was …
Early morning earthquake strikes Negros Oriental
An early morning earthquake struck waters off the coast of Siaton, Negros Oriental yesterday measuring 2.3 in magnitude. According to a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin, there were no reported damages as a result of the incident, nor were there any anticipated aftershocks. Earthquakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 in magnitude are often …
IPC optimizes truck fleet customers’ businesses with Isuzu Eco-Drive Training
Owning, driving, and maintaining an Isuzu commercial vehicle is already a sound business investment in itself, as the world’s foremost manufacturer of diesel-powered engine assures the power, reliability, durability, and fuel efficiency in every vehicle that rolls out of its assembly. However, to maximize the strengths of every Isuzu truck, maintaining and operating it must …
Cauayan mayor to prioritize farm-to-market roads next year
Cauayan Mayor John Rey Tabujara said he will prioritize the improvement of farm-to-market roads in 2019, calling the infrastructure “vital” to local farmers. “My focus will be the farm-to-market roads, especially in the upland barangays,” he stated, noting, the development fund in the municipality’s 2019 budget will be geared towards the project, with a budget …
Supreme Court affirms decision on P50M furniture case
The Supreme Court affirmed with finality the case involving the 2008 procurement of furniture for the Bacolod City Government Center worth P50 million. According to the resolution, signed by Deputy Clerk of Court and Chief Judicial Records Officer Basilia Ringol, pertaining to the administrative case against Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and eight City Hall …
Senator assures government scholarships will continue
P1B being considered for private schools By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite eligible public universities and colleges now providing free tuition for students, Senator Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara recently affirmed government scholarships would still be provided. During a recent visit to Central Philippine University in Iloilo City, Angara said the Senate is …
Father sets partner, child on fire in Silay City
Police: Suspect may have been under the influence of drugs By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 23-year-old woman and her three-year-old child were rushed to a hospital in Silay City after they were reportedly set on fire by the woman’s live-in partner early Sunday morning. Police have requested the victims and suspect remain …
MBDJ inmates test positive for measles
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to a Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) report, four Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) inmates have tested positive for measles. CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, disclosed five of the 25 earlier-diagnosed male inmates of the Barangay Handumanan facility were swabbed and sampled. “Four of …