Lacson vows to continue livestock program By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Incumbent Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday vowed, if elected governor, he would continue the province’s livestock and dairy program, a project implemented by outgoing Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. The vice governor faces Dacongcogon Farmers Producers Cooperative chair, …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
LTFRB-6 suspends Ceres operations between Iloilo City, Caticlan
Alternative travel in the works for expected Holy Week rush Following an accident in Barangay Fabrica, located in Hamtic, Antique, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region VI (LTFRB-6) suspended Ceres bus operations between Iloilo City’s Molo Terminal and Caticlan in Malay, Aklan (via San Jose, Antique) and vice versa. Vallacar Transit Inc., the …
Congressman promotes bills mandating swimming lessons
Bill seeks to include swimming in basic K-12 curriculum Iligan City lone district Rep. Frederick Siao recently released a press statement regarding HB 3495, or the Drowning Prevention Act, which requires children take swimming lessons. “Drowning is a leading cause of death among children and teens, especially during summer,” he explained in a press …
Murder suspect arrested for drug use in Kabankalan City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspect wanted for murder was arrested late Sunday afternoon, along with a friend, after police caught them using illegal drugs at Crossing Dulong, on Kabankalan City’s Barangay Hilamonan. Police identified the suspects as 28-year-old Joan Dela Torre, a resident of the said area; and 42-year-old Gregnar Dormido, a …
2019 Midterm Elections
DOT-6 highlights ‘liquor ban’ exemption for accredited establishments Amid the pending liquor ban set to take place during the upcoming midterm elections, Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, pointed out establishments accredited by the DOT are eligible for exemptions. “Exemption from the liquor ban only shows that it is to …
Iloilo City to join Chinese trade expo next week
After various members of the Iloilo City business community were invited earlier this year to the China Maritime Silk Road International Brand Expo, set to take place in Quanzhou City, China from April 18 to 21, the Iloilo City government revealed they would also be participating in the event. “We are introducing the products of …
Gasataya critiqued for sponsoring power distribution ‘privatization’ bill
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After sponsoring HB 8827, which seeks to grant the Gamboa-Hermanos Farmworkers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (GHFMPC) the right to “construct, install, establish, operate, own, manage, and maintain distribution systems” to power Negros, Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya was met with criticism from former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella. “The …
Local motorcycle club lauds proposed ‘double plate’ suspension
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After President Rodrigo Duterte recently expressed his desire to have the “double plate” law for motorcycles suspended, a local motorcycle club lauded the president’s proposal. Rouser Club of the Philippine-Negros chapter head Kingston Tecson said their protest last month was successful, claiming they were able to forward their …
Negrense leads DLSU men’s football team over Adamson
By Adrian Stewart Co A brace from San Carlos City native Shanden Vergara helped De La Salle University (DLSU) in their 4-2 win over Adamson University last Sunday in the 81st UAAP men’s football season at the Far Eastern University-Diliman pitch. While Adamson drew first blood after DLSU goalkeeper Franz Brosoto accidentally palmed Jusuel …
Magnolia forces a decider against Barangay Ginebra
By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots kept their hopes alive in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after a 106-77 rout of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinal series last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ian Sangalang finished with 21 points and nine rebounds for the Hotshots; …