By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fetus, estimated to be around seven months old, was discovered yesterday morning at Purok Langka in Barangay Zone 1, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Murcia municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Roberto Indiape, said the baby, whom they identified as a girl, was discovered by local residents who immediately notified …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Two ‘independent’ Bacolod City candidates anticipate PDP-Laban support
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite being declared independent candidates by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) bets Ann Marie Palermo and Archie Baribar, members of Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia’s Grupo Progreso (GP) coalition, said they are still anticipating support from the PDP-Laban. According to Baribar, the PDP-Laban will support him …
Patronize homegrown businesses
Patronize is a transitive verb meaning to favor or support; in this case, a shop, restaurant, or department store. In an effort to maintain a growing economy, Bacolod City always welcomes new investors, especially when competition between other localities is so stiff. However, the sad reality is homegrown businesses cannot compete with giants from Metro …
Passenger volume increasing for the holidays –report
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of passengers returning home to the Western Visayas are beginning to increase, six days ahead of Christmas Day. In a TV Patrol Negros report, Weesam Express operator Frank Carbon said fastcraft and Roll-on/Roll-off vessels heading for Iloilo City and Dumangas have reported 70 to 80 percent loading …
Wage board backs household helper salary hikes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Regional Wage Board (RWB) is presently backing salary increases for household helpers in the Western Visayas. General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) Secretary-General Wennie Sancho said Wage Order No. 2 expired last December 8 and insisted there is a need to review and hike salaries for household helpers …
Hinoba-an residents remain opposed to shipbuilding facility
Estrao: Some residents don’t understand the project’s objective By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga 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, expected to stretch across around 300 hectares in the said barangay, along …
Public cautioned over holiday-related illnesses
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a provincial employee died last week of a heart attack, the Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) cautioned the public over holiday-related illnesses. PHO head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said the public should be cautious with what they eat, especially during Christmas parties. The provincial government official said the …
International human solidarity celebrated tomorrow
The United Nations observes International Human Solidarity Day tomorrow, December 20, a concept based in the original intent of the organization’s formation. The United Nations observes International Human Solidarity Day tomorrow, December 20, a concept based in the original intent of the organization’s formation. According to the UN, “the organization was founded on a basic …
Suspension of work at various government institutions on January 2
According to Memorandum Circular No. 54, issued earlier this week by the Office of the President, work at government offices and classes at public colleges and universities will be suspended on January 2. In terms of other holidays celebrated around the same time, the only observances recognized as regular holidays are December 30, Rizal Day; …
DOT calls on residents to help promote Iloilo
Frontline staff and personnel of hotels and restaurants in Iloilo City were the first beneficiaries of the “Joyride Ta” project of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Iloilo City government that kicked off Monday. In her message before the tour of destinations in this city, Tourism Regional Director Atty. Helen Catalbas emphasized the need …