I recently attended a simple gathering to celebrate “golden lady” Evelyn Alayon-Javellana, who has, over the years, struggled, persevered, practiced patience and humility, and eventually earning modest success with a happy life and family. She and her loving husband, Doc Joe Javellana, who is always on hand for family matters, joined their kids in laughing, …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Negros receives additional troops
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army 302nd and 303rd Infantry Brigades (302 IB and 303 IB) received additional troops last Wednesday with the arrival of a 94th Infantry Battalion company at the Dumaguete City seaport in Negros Oriental. A total of 220 additional troops were deployed to Negros. “I welcome all the …
Governor calls Duterte the ‘last resort’ to stop sugar liberalization
Marañon: Diokno won’t be DBM secretary forever By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. echoed earlier statements made by Sugar Regulatory Administration board member, Atty. Emilio ‘Dino’ Yulo III, calling President Rodrigo Duterte the “last resort” in stopping the proposal to deregulate the importation of sugar. He said the …
Bacolaodiat 2019
BCPO holds send-off ceremony By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently held a send-off ceremony for personnel expected to be deployed for the Bacolaodiat Festival, which starts today. BCPO officer-in-charge, Police Senior Superintendent Henry Biñas, thanked the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office and Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade …
Iloilo City cracking down on businesses operating without permits
Iloilo City Business Permits and Licensing Division (BPLD) announced, starting today, businesses operating without a proper permit will be given 10 days to acquire the appropriate documentation. “If they still fail to comply, we will issue the second notice wherein they will be asked to explain, in writing, their reason for non-renewal,” explained BPLD head …
Brothers arrested for selling drugs in Mansilingan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two brothers were arrested Wednesday night following a buy-bust operation at Purok Bakyas Laurel in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as Joelan and Jonel Benjamin, both residents of the said area. Police Station 7 (PS7) commander, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, said they arrested the two …
200 NOPPO personnel
undergo drug testing By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 200 Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) personnel underwent drug testing yesterday. NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Romeo Baleros, said drug testing was conducted on individuals who were due for promotions. The NOPPO chief said drug testing was conducted across the region and Bacolod …
Jehovah’s Witness circuit assembly tomorrow at SMX
The Jehovah’s Witnesses will be holding a circuit assembly at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod tomorrow, February 2, beginning at 9:10 a.m. The event is free of charge and open to all. The theme for the event is taken from Joshua 1:9, which states: “Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and …
Minor earthquake strikes Sipalay City yesterday
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded west of Sipalay City yesterday afternoon, around 2:55 p.m. According to a subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin, no damage was reported as a result of the tremor. There were also no aftershocks expected. Quakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 in magnitude are often classified as a Level …
US Embassy offering fellowship program for journalists
The East-West Center, an education and research organization established by the US Congress, is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Jefferson Fellowship program, which is open to journalists across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines. Applications are processed through the US Embassy in the Philippines. The fellowship will accept between 10 to 12 applicants to …