By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A “silent drill exhibition” was recently held at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) soccer field in Bacolod City, where 70 members of a Philippine Army officer candidate course performed before USLS officials, faculty, and students. “The army wants to showcase the talents of the officer candidates to the …
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Provincial Legal Office ‘miscommunication’ resolved
Matter involved allegations of improperly deleted files By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a reported miscommunication occurred during the transition within the Negros Occidental Provincial Legal Office, the matter is said to be resolved. According to Assistant Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Mary Ann Lamis, “It’s time to move on.” With incoming Provincial Legal Officer Alberto …
Anti-dengue misting operations underway at Iloilo City schools, markets
Molo’s Brgy. San Juan reported the most dengue cases in the city As part of an initiative by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to combat dengue fever amid the ongoing rainy season, misting operations have begun at Iloilo City schools and markets. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), misting systems are designed …
Bacolod City police asset wounded in Brgy. 2 shooting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A police asset was wounded yesterday morning after he was shot near his home at Purok Sigay in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2. Police identified the wounded as 28-year-old Radja Sapancha. Based on information provided by Police Station 2 (PS2) investigators, the victim was shot in the neck with a .45 …
Treñas administration sets sights on establishing healthcare facilities
The administration of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is presently placing a focus on healthcare facilities in the city with the mayor currently looking into a site for the proposed Iloilo City Hospital, along with plans to establish a dialysis center. “We already had a briefing with the regional Department of Health office for …
Bacolod City police asset wounded in Brgy. 2 shooting
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A police asset was wounded yesterday morning after he was shot near his home at Purok Sigay in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2. Police identified the wounded as 28-year-old Radja Sapancha. Based on information provided by Police Station 2 (PS2) investigators, the victim was shot in the neck with a .45 …
No need to worry
“The more we can organize, find and manage information, the more effectively we can function in our modern world.” –Vint Cerf The ongoing reshuffling and reorganization of key government positions should not be treated as a “tidal wave” or “major event.” Many new administrations across the country are currently experiencing such changes—reassignments are normal. However, …
Murder charges against Moises Padilla mayor, vice mayor dismissed
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The murder charges filed against Moises Padilla Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo, Vice Mayor Ian Villaflor, and Moreto Floresin in connection to the death of Magdaleno ‘Nonong’ Grande were dismissed by the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor. Based on a resolution issued on May 24, 2019 and signed by Associate Prosecutor Ken …
Cadiz City mayor appoints brother as ‘special assistant to the people’
Escalante: His ‘yes’ means a ‘yes’ from me By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. was formally sworn into office yesterday during a ceremony at the Cadiz City Arena, the mayor announced his predecessor, former Mayor Patrick Escalante, the current mayor’s brother, would be given the title “special assistant to …
Dengue outbreak to be declared in Iloilo
During yesterday’s League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Iloilo meeting, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. announced he would soon be issuing an executive order declaring a dengue outbreak in the province. “We have to declare an outbreak because we want to recognize that there is a problem,” he explained. “Based on historical data, the [number of] …