By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday advised parents to monitor their children amid the recent viral video called the “Momo Challenge,” which reportedly claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy earlier this week. BCPO spokesperson, Police Major Ariel Pico, said the deadly challenge disseminated through the recent growth of …
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Partylist legislator suggests convening experts to tackle cybersecurity issues
In response to recent news stories regarding cybersecurity issues, including gaming addiction and dangerous games geared towards young people, Aangat Tayo partylist Rep. Neil Abayon said he plans on convening various experts to discuss ways of addressing potential threats. “Evil is running rampant in cyberspace,” the partylist congressman said in a press release. “Among the …
Iloilo City kicks off Fire Prevention Month today
The Iloilo City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will kick off Fire Prevention Month today by sounding an alarm for five minutes beginning at 12:00 noon. There will also be a motorcade event comprised of fire volunteer brigade, fire safety education brigade, and BFP vehicles. The observance, which is celebrated throughout March, will also have …
Bayan-Negros: We don’t need Chinese workers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Negros (Bayan-Negros) Secretary-General Michael dela Concepcion criticized Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III over recent comments regarding the entry of Chinese workers into the country. According to dela Concepcion, “The country does not need them.” He added, “Filipino workers are capable of doing the …
Minors apprehended for stealing scrap in Tangub
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Five minors were apprehended yesterday morning by officers from Police Station 8 after they were caught allegedly stealing scrap metal from a local resident at Purok Villa in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub. Police refused to identify the minors. Based on investigations carried out by police, the five allegedly broke into …
Megaworld completes land development for Forbes Hill
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Property developer Megaworld Corporation yesterday announced land development for their 15-hectare Forbes Hill project is complete and the turnover of lots is now ongoing. Megaworld-Bacolod Vice President for Sales and Marketing Rachelle Peñaflorida said, within the next three years, “People will begin to see the new lifestyle district rising in …
La Castellana Mayor touts free ambulance service
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan yesterday touted free ambulance service following a blessing for fine newly-acquired vehicles for the locality. “We don’t charge – even for gasoline,” she added. The mayor said neighboring towns can also borrow the ambulances in emergencies and said they would also be offered free of …
Foundation graduates 170 students
Power Foundation Inc. recently graduated 170 students with 150 completing a welding program and another 20 finishing coursework on Japanese language and culture. A culmination activity was held yesterday at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City. The welding students were earlier declared “competent” by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority following assessment …
2.4-magnitude quake strikes Cauayan yesterday morning
A 2.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded north of Cauayan yesterday morning just before 5:00 a.m. According to a subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin, no damage was reported as a result of the tremor. There were also no aftershocks expected. Meanwhile, last Thursday, Sipalay City experienced two evening earthquakes with a 1.9-magnitude tremor …
Proposed monthly allowances for SK members passes first reading
If approved, city would require P6M budget to fund new entitlement The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod recently approved on its first reading an ordinance proposing P1,000 monthly allowances for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members. If approved, SK members in each of the city’s barangays, including secretaries, treasurers, and kagawads, would be entitled to the funding. “The …