Monthly Archives: February 2019

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga  Himamaylan City Councilor Justin Gatuslao, who is a candidate for Himamaylan City vice mayor in the upcoming midterm elections, rebuffed claims made on social media suggesting he receives a commission for recommending personnel for Bacolod City call centers. In a statement sent to local media, he called the accusations “an …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Elements of the Philippines Army 15th Infantry Battalion Alpha Company clashed with an armed group believed to be comprised of New People’s Army (NPA) members last Friday at Sitio Baliw in Barangay Bagtik, Mabinay, Negros Oriental. Information released by the 302nd Infantry Brigade said the gun battle ensued for 30 …

While speaking at the recent Democracy and Disinformation Conference in Iloilo City, Integrated Bar of the Philippine (IBP) president, Atty. Abdiel Dan Elijah Fajardo, said the freedom of expression, which is guaranteed by the Philippine Constitution, is being used a shield for “hate speech.” “People will say anything, without regard of personal sensibilities, and, oftentimes, …

Saturday night tremor shakes Guimbal Sipalay City experienced two minor earthquakes Saturday morning. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a 2.9-magnitude quake was recorded north of the Negros Occidental city just before 4:00 a.m. The second tremor occurred later that morning, just after 9:00 a.m., also striking north of the city …

The United Nations designated February 11 as “International Day of Women and Girls in Science” as a means of encouraging more participation in science by women and girls. According to the 2015 resolution enacting the observance, “Women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and their participation should be strengthened.” The …