An ordinance on parental responsibility, aimed at reducing the number of neglect cases, takes effect in Iloilo City this month. After its passage before the Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod last July, the policy affirms “the natural and primary right of parents” in child rearing. According to the ordinance, “The Iloilo City Government has [made] ongoing …
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Bacolod City business community optimistic for 2019
MBCCI: TRAIN Law made 2018 a ‘challenging’ year By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) is optimistic 2019 will be a positive year for business in the city and Negros Occidental. MBCCI President Frank Carbon said they are hoping for the continued entry of investments, which …
Tropical Depression ‘Usman’
Over 700 stranded at Bredco Port By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga More than 700 passengers bound for Iloilo and Manila are stranded at the Bredco Port in Bacolod yesterday due to the expected landfall of Tropical Depression “Usman.” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Bacolod station commander, Lieutenant Commander Ludovico Librilla, said they will not allow …
Another Negros Oriental broadcaster gunned down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Another Negros Oriental radio broadcaster was shot dead by still-unidentified riding-in-tandem suspects yesterday in La Libertad. Police identified the fatality as Gabriel ‘Commander Aguila’ Alburo, a radio broadcaster for LikeRadio DYJL 94.5 and resident of Guihulngan City in the said province. Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) director, Police …
Garins turn over 14 out of 19 firearms to police
The firearms and ammunition of Iloilo First District Representative Richard Garin and his father, Guimbal Mayor Oscar Garin, were already turned over to the Guimbal Municipal Police Station yesterday. Guimbal Vice Governor Christine Garin personally brought the firearms on behalf of his father and brother to the police authorities around 9:30 a.m, Senior Supt. Marlon …
Tropical Depression ‘Usman’
CDRRMO prepared for storm’s onslaught By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) said they are prepared for Tropical Depression “Usman,” which is expected to make landfall in parts of the Western Visayas. CDRRMO officer-in-charge Dondon Parandas said, following an emergency meeting with response clusters and volunteer …
Tropical Depression ‘Usman’
DOT-6 issues advisory for lodging establishments With Tropical Depression “Usman” expected to make landfall in the Western Visayas today, December 29, the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) issued an advisory for local lodging establishments. The agency called on all DOT-accredited accommodation establishments in the region to ensure their guests are taken care of during …
Ceneco Collection Schedule
Saturday, December 29 Bago Field Office, Talisay Field Office, Silay Field Office: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Mabini Main Office: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Robinsons Collection Center: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30 Mabini Main Office: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Murcia Main Office: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Robinsons Collection …
Provincial BFP on ‘full alert’ ahead of NYE celebrations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Negros Occidental is on ‘full alert’ status in preparation for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations on Monday. BFP-Negros Occidental fire marshal, Fire Superintendent Pamela Rojane Candido, said all 30 of their fire stations across the province are ready for …
Dinagyang Festival 2019
IDFI: New Freedom Grandstand ‘almost ready’ for festivities According to the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI), the new Freedom Grandstand, located along Muelle Loney Street and facing the Iloilo River, is on its last stages of construction and could be inaugurated ahead of the 2019 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, which takes place next month. “I …