“Money and corruption are ruining the land, crooked politicians betray the working man, pocketing the profits and treating us like sheep, and we’re tired of hearing promises that we know they’ll never keep.” –Ray Davies A former municipal and provincial official (who happens to be a good friend of mine) was lucky enough to land …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
All fingers point to Duterte
With President Rodrigo Duterte ordering Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año to direct local government units to clear roads and highways of obstruction, it has now become a headache for local officials as they may be forced to strike political allies. Some sources claim barangay officials may be involved in money-making …
Bacolod City dengue cases up by over 90%
CHO: Six dengue-related deaths recorded By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Based on recent data from the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), the number of dengue fever cases in the city has seen an over 90 percent increase from last year. Between January 1 and August 10, the city has recorded a total of 1,127 dengue-related …
Pag-IBIG Fund launches improved Loyalty Card Plus
Pag-IBIG Fund has launched an improved version of the popular Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card. Now called the Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus, the Fund’s discount and rewards card comes with the added feature of a cash card, top executives announced recently. “The new and improved Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus can now be used as a cash card …
Local farmers’ group slams agriculture secretary over sugar importation
The Negros Occidental Federation of Farmers Association (NOFFA), a local agrarian reform beneficiary group, slammed newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary William Dar over his open stance on sugar liberalization, or the deregulate of sugar importation. An email forwarded by NOFFA Chairman Enrique Tayo said he was “disappointed.” He said they were informed that Dar is “knowledgeable in …
Overcapacity at hospitals justified due to dengue –PhilHealth
After the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) clarified their earlier statement on permitting hospitals to admit patients beyond bed capacity, with PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales saying the ongoing national dengue epidemic justifies such actions, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday called it “good news.” Based on data gathered by the provincial government from January …
Marine hatchery proposed for EB Magalona
Negros Occidental third district Rep. Francisco Benitez recently filed a bill seeking the establishment of a multi-species marine hatchery in EB Magalona. He cited the municipality as a “major producer” of blue crabs, along with a source for oysters; sardines, or ‘tuloy;’ milkfish, or ‘bangus;’ threadfin bream, or ‘lagaw;’ and squid. He cited the Constitution, …
Leo Rey Yanson’s backers may face charges
Vallacar Transit Incorporated (VTI) President Roy Yanson, who was voted into the position by the company’s Board of Directors, revealed plans to file grave coercion charges against VTI employees who are backing his younger brother, Leo Rey Yanson, who is also considered company president pending a court decision. In a statement, the elder Yanson said …
Bacolod City agrees to a P1.7B loan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A ceremonial signing for a P1.7 billion loan was held yesterday between the Bacolod City government and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). The city earlier announced the loan would be used to finance “flagship projects” including the P350 million Progreso Village relocation site; Bacolod City College (BCC) site …
Leo Rey Yanson’s backers may face charges
Vallacar Transit Incorporated (VTI) President Roy Yanson, who was voted into the position by the company’s Board of Directors, revealed plans to file grave coercion charges against VTI employees who are backing his younger brother, Leo Rey Yanson, who is also considered company president pending a court decision. In a statement, the elder Yanson said …