It was the kind of warm reception that could outshine the hottest of summers. In the late afternoon of April 25, hundreds of Isuzu vehicle owners and their families – all loyal fans of the world-renowned maker of diesel-powered vehicles – gathered to witness the launch of the first “I Love Isuzu” Campaign at the …
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Local security center recommends Comelec control over Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a campaign convoy was ambushed, leaving two dead, along with an ongoing New People’s Army presence, the Regional Joint Security Control Center recently signed a resolution recommending Commission on Elections (Comelec) control over Moises Padilla. According to Police Regional Office-6 spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, recent incidents …
Guimaras mangoes to showcase in Europe next month
Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol recently revealed Guimaras mangoes will be showcased in Belarus, Germany, and Russia next month. “Guimaras is living up to its reputation of being the best mango in the world,” he said. “Wherever I go, I take pride in telling the story about an island in the Central Visayas, …
Iloilo City looks forward to more global expos
After Iloilo City joined the China Maritime Silk Road International Brand Expo, which took place last month in Quanzhou, the Iloilo City Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office (LEIPO) said they are expecting to participate in similar global events in the future. “We have so many invitations [to] even bigger cities such as Xiamen and …
Demonstrators claim urbanization is hurting agrarian reform in Iloilo
Following their stop in Bacolod City earlier this week, Lakbay ng Taumbayan, a nationwide march that began in Marawi City last week, with a march originating from the north starting in Baguio City on May 5, visited Iloilo City yesterday, where demonstrators spoke out on the effects of development and urbanization on farmers. According …
Congressman blasted on proposed hospital for Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya recently announcing he had filed a bill calling for the construction of the Bacolod City District Hospital, former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella panned the proposal calling it redundant and questioning the timing of the filing. “They didn’t express plans in …
Man wounded by riding-in-tandem attackers in Binalbagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A riding-in-tandem attack earlier this week along the national highway in Barangay Marina, Hinigaran left one man wounded. Authorities identified the victim as Mariano Salazar, who was wounded in the finger. He was accompanied by Larry Concepcion. Binalbagan municipal police chief, Police Captain Albert Sy, said the two were …
Negrense artists pay homage to the ‘beast of burden’ in Sugarlandia
Two Negrense artists have collaborated to create a masterpiece that pays homage to the country’s beast of burden – the carabao – highlighting its significance to the sugar industry as an agricultural heritage of Negros. On Sunday night, April 28, “Bao: The Unbowed Carabao” was unveiled on the grounds of The Negros Museum – the …
MassKara Festival organizers submit financial statements
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Organizers of the annual MassKara Festival, the Silver MassKara Festival Organization (SMFO), submitted financial statements from 2016 to 2018 yesterday morning to the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP). According to SMFO head Eli Tajanlangit, while the organization is not required to submit such statements, they wanted them publicized as …
Mambukal reports over P1.7M in Holy Week earnings
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Mambukal Mountain Resort recently reported Holy Week earnings of P1,777,225. Easter Sunday raked in the most with a total P401,105 collected, P188,060 of which came from entrance fees. The entire observance saw 16,571 visitors to the government-operated resorts with 5,180 coming on Easter Sunday alone. According to acting …