“If you call your opponent a politician, it’s grounds for libel.” –Mark Russell In democratic state like the Philippines, onion-skinned politicians and other known “enemies of press freedom” use libel to harass and intimidate journalists. They are aware libel is a criminal offense that is punishable by fine or imprisonment. Although, politicians are not aiming …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Did Keng allow himself to be used against Ressa?
“…What would profit a man to gain the whole world and yet lose his soul?…” –Matthew 16:26 President Rodrigo Duterte must immediately clarify the status of current government contracts permitting several private businesses to undertake reclamation projects along Manila Bay, stretching from Bataan to Cavite. These contracts are at the center of controversy since one …
Bago City launches Ayala Foundation’s community leadership, education
Bago City, Negros Occidental — Ayala Foundation is partnering with the City Government of Bago City for programs for community-based youth leaders and educators from the public elementary school sector. The partnership was formalized through a community launch held on February 1 at the General Juan A. Araneta Elementary School in Bago City. It …
Hearing on Baciwa joint venture proposal today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) will conduct a public hearing this afternoon regarding the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) joint venture proposal. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Negros Secretary-General Michael dela Concepcion, along with several other groups opposing the proposal, met yesterday at the Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center …
Megaworld unveils second Upper East Township tower
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Property developer Megaworld Corporation yesterday unveiled their second condominium tower for the Upper East Township project, located in the eastern portion of Bacolod City. Their second unit, dubbed Two Regis, is a 14-story residential tower and will be located at the corner of Regis and Madison Streets, beside the proposed …
P100K requested for anti-measles drive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) will be requesting a P100,000 budget for a “massive measles immunization” campaign from the Negros Occidental Provincial Board. According to PHO head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, there has been a “significant increase of measles cases in the province,” with records showing 103 reported cases …
American Chamber of Commerce considering Iloilo City office
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (AmCham) revealed they are considering the construction of a satellite office in Iloilo City, which they say will help investors doing business in the Philippines and the United States to create more jobs. “We do not have a presence here in Western Visayas,” explained AmCham Executive …
Small town lottery firm hosts ‘Hampangan’ in Escalante City
Small town lottery firm Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. recently hosted their Traveling Hampangan, an event featuring a mobile playground, for Paitan Elementary School students in Escalante City’s Barangay Paitan. Around 377 students took part in the event, which included a giant inflatable slide, velcro wall, and ice cream. Hampangan mascot, Lucky the Beagler, was also …
DBM approves P16.5M Iloilo City pathway
The Department of Budget and Management recently approved the construction of a P16.5 million pathway in Iloilo City. “This pathway will improve the connectivity among government offices included in the civic center and shorten the time travel from one to another,” explained Assistant Iloilo City Planning and Development officer, Arch. Dolly Ann Zoluaga. “At the …
LCC celebrates 100 years next month
La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC) celebrates 100 years next month, March 12. In the days leading up to the milestone, the school, which is the oldest institution of higher education in Negros Occidental, has a series of events planned to commemorate the event. According to LCC president, Sr. Gavina F. Barrera, the celebrations seeks to “cherish …