By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three suspected drug personalities were arrested, while another managed to escape, following a recent buy-bust operation conducted by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) at Purok Sigay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City. Police identified the arrested as Roda May Celis, Jonathan Divinagracia, and John Patrick Isio, all residents of the …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Isabela mayor asks for police augmentation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday revealed he requested the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) to augment the town’s existing police force ahead of the upcoming midterm elections on May 13. Malabor said he has already submitted a written request but followed up on the matter with NOPPO director, Police …
Governor calls Rice Tariffication Law ‘anti-farmer, pro-importer
Marañon: Local farmers lack support from government By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday described the Rice Tariffication Law as “anti-farmer and pro-importer” and called on local farmers to “strive for better productivity.” “Producers of imported rice are not expensive because they have the support of their respective governments,” he …
Property developer clarifies ‘slow development’ of Upper East Township
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to claims of “slow development” of the Megaworld Corporation Upper East Township project, Megaworld Senior Assistant Vice President Harold Geronimo clarified the matter by insisting development is underway. He explained, development at the site began late last year and they are presently conducting pipe-laying for underground utility lines, …
Exatech expands to Iloilo City
Exatech, or Excellence Appliance Technologies, Inc., is now in Iloilo. The exclusive distributor in the Philippines for leading appliance brands Whirlpool, Fujidenzo, Maytag Commercial Laundry, and Tecnogas held the official opening and blessing of its five-story showroom and service center/depot earlier this month. Earlier, the company held a soft opening and has been operating …
Lawyer in ambush case denies withdrawing case
Del Castillo dismisses inclusion on ‘drug protector’ list By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following reports claiming Atty. Erfe del Castillo withdrew the murder and frustrated murder complaints that were filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before the Talisay City Prosecutor’s Office earlier this month, she denied the reports, stating, “I never …
Congressman touts new law strengthening the central bank
Leyte second district Rep. Henry Ong heralded the recent signing of RA 11211, which is intended to strengthen the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The law is based on HR 7742, which the Leyte congressman authored. “This new law enables the BSP to exercise even better supervision of the entire financial system, including the banks …
One dead, three injured in Brgy. Bata motorcycle crash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one person was killed, while three others were injured, after their motorcycle crashed into a broken down truck Saturday night along Circumferential Road in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as 45-year-old Lorena Navarosa, a resident of Barangay Guimbalaon, Silay City; while the injured …
Farmers’ group expresses concern over land conversion
Farmers’ organization Task Force Mapalad (TFM) published a press release over the weekend expressing concern the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) may be shifting priorities from land distribution to land conversion. The group protested outside the DAR office in Bacolod City last week, calling on President Rodrigo Duterte to fast-track agrarian reform programs in Negros …
All eyes on Iloilo as PH’s most promising ‘MICE destination’
‘The City of Love,’ with its colorful history and exciting destinations, has become a world-class, must-experience destination among tourists and business travelers. From its stunning tapestry of culture and heritage to its wide array of mouthwatering delicacies and, of course, the warm hospitality that made Ilonggos such standout hosts, Iloilo’s potential as next most promising …