By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In a recent statement, reelected Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia continued his appeal for a 15-0 sweep. Following last Monday’s midterm elections, his Grupo Progreso (GP) coalition currently occupies all major city positions except for the last spot on the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod. As of data gathered last Tuesday, …
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Eight Negros Occidental cities yet to transmit results –Comelec
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Negros Occidental provincial elections supervisor, Atty. Tictac Villanueva, eight Negros Occidental cities have yet to transmit their results following last Monday’s midterm elections. She identified the localities as Talisay City, Silay City, Victorias City, Cadiz City, Escalante City, Bago City, San Carlos City, and Sipalay City. “Considering that …
Rainy season yet to be formally declared
According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration-Iloilo Station (PAGASA-Iloilo) chief Engr. Ronaldo Naragdao, this year’s rainy season has not yet been declared. “Once ma meet na ang criteria, amo na na pag-declare sang PAGASA sang rainy reason (Once the criteria is met, PAGASA will declare the onset of the rainy season),” she explained. …
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson offered his appreciation for his success in last Monday’s midterm elections with a faith-infused message. “May God send us his healing from divisiveness,” he said. “May God continue to bless our beloved province.” “With the guidance of almighty God, and the cooperation from our people, we can realize our dreams,” the governor-elect added. He also characterized the support he received throughout his campaign as “sacred.” Lacson won the governorship handily after defeating Dacongcogon Farmers Producers Cooperative chair, Atty. Rolando Parpa, 805,010 votes to 44,590./DGB, WDJ
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson offered his appreciation for his success in last Monday’s midterm elections with a faith-infused message. “May God send us his healing from divisiveness,” he said. “May God continue to bless our beloved province.” “With the guidance of almighty God, and the cooperation from our …
Governor-elect offers faith-inspired message of appreciation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson offered his appreciation for his success in last Monday’s midterm elections with a faith-infused message. “May God send us his healing from divisiveness,” he said. “May God continue to bless our beloved province.” “With the guidance of almighty God, and the cooperation from our …
Murder, frustrated murder charges handed down in lawyer ambush case
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four police officers and two civilians, including a lawyer, face murder and frustrated murder charges in connection with the 2018 ambush on Atty. Erfe del Castillo in Talisay City. In documents obtained by the media yesterday, Catherine Berioso-Cabuga, alias Kate Brios; Atty. Jose Max Ortiz; Police Lt. Colonel Ritchie Yatar; …
Business registrations up 66% in Negros Occidental –DTI
Bacolod City reported over 7K more registrations than the province The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Occidental recently reported a nearly 66 percent increase in business registrations across the province within the first four months of 2019. DTI reports business registrations rose to 9,498, up from the 5.724 reported during the same …
Three rescued following capture of suspected human trafficker
The Bureau of Immigration recently rescued three individuals who were likely being exploited after a suspected human trafficker was stopped from leaving the country at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. According to a Bureau of Immigration release, the three potential victims were reportedly headed to Malta after each of them paid an illegal …
Newly-elected legislator vows to ‘excite’ her district
Arroyo-Lesaca: Political families are ‘the voice of the people’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After running unopposed for Negros Occidental fifth district representative, congresswoman-elect Maria Lourdes Arroyo-Lesaca vowed to “excite” her district. “I want to excite the people of the fifth district through improving health services, education, and infrastructure.” she said after she was …
Marinerong Pilipino beats Perpetual Altas in the D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Marinerong Pilipino Skippers kept playoff hopes alive following their 90-76 win in the ongoing 2019 PBA D-League over Perpetual Altas earlier this week at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Gab Banal led the win with 27 points, 12 boards, and six assists; while Leonard Santillan chipped in a …