By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Libertad Public Market vendor stalls found occupying portions of the road were demolished yesterday morning by members of the City Legal Office (CLO) Enforcement Unit. Executive Assistant Ernie Pineda, who heads the Market Coordinating and Monitoring Task Force, reported around half of the illegal stalls were relocated inside the market. …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Former barangay official killed in DSB
A former barangay official was killed yesterday morning in Barangay Kumaliskis in Don Salvador Benedicto. Police identified the fatality as Nanding Torreno, a former barangay councilor and brother of Municipal Councilor Dodoy Torreno. Based on initial investigations by Don Salvador Benedicto municipal police, the victim was traveling on his motorcycle when he was reportedly blocked …
World Humanitarian Day focuses on women in crises
World Humanitarian Day, which the United Nations recognizes every August 19, will be honoring women in crises this year. According to the international organization, “We salute the efforts of women aid workers from across the world, who rally to people in need.” Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2008, the observance seeks to reaffirm …
Barangay kagawad gunned down in Moises Padilla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Moises Padilla barangay kagawad was killed yesterday after he was gunned down by two unidentified men. Police identified the fatality 48-year-old Raul Fat, a barangay kagawad for the town’s Barangay Macagahay. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, said, based on initial investigations by municipal …
NCCA official: ‘Cultural Hub of Negros Occidental’ to preserve local heritage
Following last weekend’s inauguration of the Cultural Hub of Negros Occidental, located at the Negros Museum in Bacolod City, National Commission for Culture and the Arts Executive Director Marichu Tellano said the facility was created as a means of preserving local heritage. “One of the priorities under the PDP (Philippine Development Plan) is the chapter …
Iloilo City distributes cash to disaster victims
The Iloilo City government recently distributed cash to disaster victims, those affected by the tornado that struck the Lapuz district earlier this month and survivors of the Iloilo Strait tragedy, along with the victims’ next of kin. In all, the city provided P875,000. A total of 48 families whose homes were partially or completely damaged …
Agreement signed to explore Iloilo City PPP projects
After Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said earlier this month that he is considering public-private partnerships (PPPs) for local projects, including the upgrading of the city slaughterhouse in the Jaro district’s Barangay Tacas and establishing a waste-to-energy facility, the city recently entered into a memorandum of agreement with PPP Center Executive Director Ferdinand A. …
Road clearing operations underway in Sipalay City
After a recent meeting of Sipalay City officials, clearing operations along city streets, a response to a directive made by President Rodrigo Duterte in his most recent State of the Union Address, are currently underway. “I encourage you to extend your patience in educating and reminding the citizens of the need to clear the roads,” …
Three-day sale kicks off today at SM City Bacolod
SM City Bacolod kicks off their three-day sale today, where shoppers will be provided an array of discounts, freebies, and special deals. On the opening day of the sale, the mall will be providing extended hours, opening at 9:00 a.m. and closing at 12 midnight. While the mall will be open from 9:00 a.m. to …
Hinoba-an hospital extension construction halted
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday confirmed construction on the P130-million Eleuterio T. Decena Memorial Hospital extension building in Hinoba-an was suspended due to an ownership issue. According to provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, the owner of the one-hectare piece of land where the extension is being constructed filed …