Lacson earlier revealed the Hinoba-an plant project was suspended By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson said his administration will continue the projects and programs started by his predecessor, outgoing Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. The incoming governor said he will pursue completion of the Negros First Animal Hub at the Panaad …
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Summer Workshop for Kids recital held at the BCGC
The 250 students to complete this year’s Summer Workshop for Kids participated in a recital earlier this week at the Bacolod City Government Center. Performers sang songs, played musical instruments, and showcased their visual art. The program, which is conducted annually by the Bacolod City Public Library, features a variety of courses, including foreign language. …
Co-op convention, climate change summit underway at the SMX
The 8th Regional Cooperative Convention and 2nd Visayas Climate Change Summit are both underway at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. Both events began yesterday and are set to conclude on Sunday, May 26. Over 400 participants are expected. In addition, Climate Change Commission Secretary Emmanuel De Guzman and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) …
‘Environmental socialists’ celebrate biological diversity
The Group of Environmental Socialists, alongside the Door Step To New Life Foundation Inc., observed the International Day for Biological Diversity earlier this week by submitting a letter to the Negros Occidental Provincial Prosecutor’s Office seeking the investigation and prosecution of individuals who erect illegal structures at the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP). The letter …
Handumanan tricycle operator arrested for selling drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A tricycle driver was arrested late Wednesday night by members of Police Station 10 (PS10) following a buy-bust operation in Bacolod City’s Barangay Handumanan. Police identified the arrested suspect as Charles Ortaliz, a resident of Purok Phase 6 in the said barangay. PS10 records indicated Ortaliz was arrested after he …
Bacolod City councilor calls out ‘finger pointing’ over Felisa housing project
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod requested records for the Ciudad de Felisa housing project from the National Housing Authority (NHA), which was met by a response claiming the Philippine National Police had the list, Bacolod City Councilor Renecito Novero called out the “finger pointing” between the two organizations. With …
Leonardia disqualification case denied
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) had denied the disqualification case filed against Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia by journalist Edgar Cadagat in relation to the P50 million furniture case, which was earlier dismissed by the Court of Appeals-Visayas Station in 2017 and the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division last year. City legal …
Columbia Law School honors the Philippines during 2019 commencement
“…God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’…” –Hebrews 13:5-6 The Philippines literally and figuratively stole the limelight at the Columbia University Law School commencement last Monday in …
BTAO: Traffic problems only occur when classes are in session, MassKara
Final MMDA report on Bacolod City traffic pending By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Lt. Colonel Luisito Acebuche, traffic in the city is only a problem when classes are in session, during the MassKara Festival, and throughout the Christmas season. He drew the opinion from a study …
Governor-elect appoints provincial legal officer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson named Atty. Rayfrando Diaz as his provincial legal officer. The newly-appointed official previously served the post during the administration of former Governor Joseph Marañon. He also previously served as Bacolod City legal officer. The incoming governor said he has already invited somebody to serve …