The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution earlier this week condemning the recent ambush on Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan. According to the resolution, penned by City Councilor Caesar Distrito, “Such horrible incident created alarm and panic to the residents and even to public officials.” The resolution called on law enforcement to conduct “a …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Big shopping experience awaits Ilonggos at Shopwise
Shopwise recently opened its first branch in Iloilo City at The Shops at Amigo, located along Iznart St. corner Delgado St. Ilonggos can now experience a big shopping experience only from Shopwise. Shopwise pioneered the hypermarket concept in the Philippines in 1988 and has since served millions of customers who have made Shopwise their shopping …
Army, police brace for NPA attacks
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Military and law enforcement in Negros Occidental are preparing for possible New People’s Army (NPA) attacks after the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) ordered tactical offensives nationwide in opposition to the recent extension of Martial Law in Mindanao, along with the anticipated celebration of the organization’s 50th founding …
‘Experimental’ traffic rerouting ends in Bacolod City
BTAO currently unable to assess the results By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The “experimental” traffic rerouting plan implemented last week for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) by the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) ended yesterday. The scheme, which included one-way rerouting and route extensions, was implemented due to the recently-opened Ayala Capitol Central Mall …
Hinoba-an mayor appeals to residents over shipbuilding facility
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to residents of Hinoba-an’s Barangay Bacuyangan reportedly set up barricades on their land in opposition to the proposed construction of the nearly $300 million Tsuneishi Heavy Industries shipbuilding facility, Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao appealed for barangay residents to visit his office to discuss the matter. The proposed …
Deputy police chief killed in Guihulngan City
Police looking into possible NPA involvement By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The deputy police chief for Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental was killed by riding-in-tandem suspects yesterday morning. Police identified the fatality as Police Senior Inspector Porferio Gabuya, Jr., who was recently transferred from the Cebu City Police Office. Negros Oriental Police Provincial …
Additional troop deployments to arrive in Negros next year
Official affirms current troop volume is sufficient By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The additional troops deployments to Negros, in compliance with orders earlier issued by President Rodrigo Duterte, are expected to arrive next year. Although, Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, Colonel Benedict Arevalo, said he has not yet received the exact and …
NOSP hosts year-end assembly
The Negros Occidental Scholarship Program (NOSP) recently held its annual year-end assembly, which attracted over 400 scholars to the Benjamin Hall in Bacolod City. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. addressed the event, saying education is the “only solution” to poverty. Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson also addressed those gathered and said he hopes the …
Bacolod City PESO recognized
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office recently recognized the Bacolod City Public Employment and Service Office (PESO) as “Best PESO Employment Information System (PEIS) Implementor” in the Western Visayas. PEIS records the profiles, qualifications, and skills of all registered applicants and employers. PESO-Bacolod officer-in-charge Ma. Rebecca Balicas, who presented the plaque to …
Iloilo City commits P5M for national hero’s center
The Iloilo City government is providing P5-million fund to complete the center for Ilonggo national hero Graciano Lopez Jaena. Mayor Jose Espinosa III announced the commitment of the fund during Tuesday’s celebration of the 162nd birth anniversary of Lopez Jaena, who was the first editor of “La Solidaridad,” the newspaper that fought for Philippine representation …