The United Nations observes every July 15 as World Youth Skills Day, which recognizes the need to provide young people with practical skills in order to bring down youth unemployment figures. According to the UN, there are currently 1.2 billion people between the ages of 15 and 24, which comprises 16 percent of the global …
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Cauayan stuck by successive overnight earthquakes
Two earthquakes, which occurred within minutes of each other, struck Cauayan early Friday morning. The first tremor, a 2.5-magnitude quake, struck at 12:42 a.m.; while the subsequent 1.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 12:43 a.m. According to bulletins from Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), no damages were reported as a result of the events. …
Four tons of garbage collected in Iloilo City daily –General Services Office
According to the Iloilo City General Services Office (GSO), an average four tons of garbage are collected every day. Aside from routine garbage collection, scattered plastic waste, cut branches and twigs, weeds, debris, and household waste are also gathered for disposal. In addition, street cleaning operations this week took place outside Tabucan Elementary School, along …
Guards attempt takeover of Bacolod City bus terminals
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Tensions ran high at both the Bacolod North and South Terminals yesterday morning after guards attempted a takeover of the transit facilities. The parties involved were reportedly operating at the behest of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI) President Roy Yanson and three of his siblings. The company, which is the parent …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs consumers they may experience a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area due to an intermittent power supply. Schedule: Sunday (June 14), from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Barangays Pahanocoy; Sum-ag; Tangub; Singcang-Airport; …
BCPO to review camp protocols following complaints
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said they will be reviewing camp protocols after receiving complaints from individuals who were barred entrance due to their attire. Individuals seeking police clearances were reportedly not allowed entry as they were wearing undershirts, or “sando,” and slippers. BCPO director, Police Colonel Henry …
It’s ‘high time’ to implement city programs –Bacolod City administrator
Orola: The period between 2016 and 2019 was the ‘honeymoon stage’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City administrator, Atty. John Orola, who was recently reappointed to the post, said it is “high time” to implement city programs, calling the last three years at the job the “honeymoon stage.” The Collins English Dictionary defines honeymoon …
P40M rehabilitation sought for Plaza Jaro
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he has sought assistance from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Authority (TIEZA) to rehabilitate and restore the Plaza Jaro. “We sent a letter to TIEZA asking for P40 million [in] funding for the project,” the mayor said. “We hope the budget will be approved soon.” “We want to …
Singcang-Airport house helper
mauled, slashed by burglars Assailants were invited over after meeting on social media By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A house helper was hospitalized last Wednesday after he was allegedly mauled and slashed by two men he met online in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport. Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Armando Aldea, a resident of Kabankalan …
Suspected drug couriers arrested at Mansilingan checkpoint
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug couriers were recently arrested at a checkpoint manned by the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO), alongside police, in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Police identified the arrested suspects as 31-year-old Rodolfo Magbanua, a high-value drug target who had previously surrendered to police on drug charges; along with 36-year-old …