The title of this article perfectly defines what a fiduciary duty means from a Board of Directors (BOD) level perspective. The word was drawn from the Latin term fiduciarius or fiducia meaning confidence and trust. In the pecking order of things, the fiduciary duties of a director ranks highest in any governance initiated event regardless …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
NBI raids reportedly unlicensed dental clinic along Hernaez Street
Dental association: There are many ‘fake dentists’ in Bacolod City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Agents of the Bacolod City National Bureau of Investigation-Bacolod (NBI-Bacolod) raided a Bacolod City clinic last Thursday on allegations dentists were practicing without licenses. Eremilo Barrios’ clinic on Hernaez Street was the subject of a search warrant issued …
Minor earthquake strikes Ayungon
A 2.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded just north of Ayungon yesterday afternoon, around 4:23 p.m. According to a subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin, no damage was reported in or around the Negros Oriental town as a result of the tremor. There were also no aftershocks expected. Quakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 in …
Two fires kick off Fire Prevention Month in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two residential fires reported yesterday marked the first day of Fire Prevention Month in Bacolod City. The first incident occurred in Barangay Banago, where a home owned by 39-year-old Lolita Cabante caught on fire. The Bacolod City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP-Bacolod) immediately responded to the incident and doused …
Six dead in Negros Oriental collision
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least six people are confirmed dead, while nine others were seriously injured, after a van collided with a truck head-on yesterday morning in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental. Police identified the fatalities as Cherry Rose Kadusale, Cherry Ann Kadusale, Joshua Busmeon, Kevin Aguilar, and Christian Buenconsejo. The sixth victim, a …
Partylist legislator believes the ‘Momo Challenge’ can be stopped
Growing speculation suggests the story is a hoax After announcing plans to gather experts to discuss ways of addressing potential online threats, such as the viral “Momo Challenge,” which targets young children and encourages them to engage in dangerous activities, including committing suicide, Aangat Tayo partylist Rep. Neil Abayon believes there is a way …
NPA blows up backhoe in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A backhoe was destroyed late Thursday night after it was allegedly blown up by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels at Sitio Indakpan in Barangay Magballo, Kabankalan City. Kabankalan City police said the said backhoe was operated by Galecon Construction Inc. and was being used to construct a bridge in …
10 Bacolod City radio personalities recognized
The 4th Tingog kag Handurawan Awards were held earlier this week at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. The event was part of the city’s World Radio Day observance, which initially took place on February 13. Among this year’s winners included RMN- DYHB personalities Winston Temblor for Best Male Drama Artist, Caroline Diama …
NBI-Bacolod: No directive to investigate ‘Momo Challenge’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-Bacolod) officer-in-charge, Atty. Renoir Baldovino, said they have yet to receive any directives from national headquarters in connection to the reportedly deadly ‘Momo Challenge.’ According to Baldovino, their office has not yet received any complaints or request for an investigation into the matter. …
Dinagyang tour opens in Pampanga
The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) is currently conducting a nationwide tour promoting Iloilo City, with the first events taking place at Robinsons Place Angeles and SM City Pampanga last Thursday. The performances comprised of 25 dancers and 15 drummers. According to IDFI chairman Ramon Cua Locsin, the annual festival “brings a message that Iloilo …