The Iloilo City liquor ban, which prohibits the sale of liquor and other intoxicating drinks after 2:00 a.m. in the city, was official repealed by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. “Iloilo City has become a center of business and is continuing to progress with the help of tourists and investors devoting their contributions through their businesses …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Marina orders suspension of Iloilo-Guimaras motor banca operations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) ordered the indefinite suspension of motor banca operations between Iloilo City and Guimaras as they conduct further investigations into the three boats that capsized over the weekend in the Iloilo Strait. During the suspension, Marina will assess the safety conditions of motor bancas plying the …
The paradox of inclusive education
August 5 marked the opening of classes for state universities. The reason why classes open in August is for so-called “ASEAN integration.” However, changes are anticipated for the next academic year as, due to synchronization, the date may be moved to September. The new semester marks another year in the life of faculty members. Throughout …
Weekend night market along Araneta Street under consideration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid the ongoing clearing operations along Bacolod City streets, a response to a directive made by President Rodrigo Duterte in his most recent State of the Union Address, the city government announced they are considering the establishment of a weekend night market along Araneta Street at the corner of Luzuriaga …
Ceres Mart at the North Terminal shuttered
Store closed due to unpaid rent By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Ceres Mart location at the Ceres Bus Liner North Terminal in Bacolod City’s Barangay Bata has been ordered closed by Olivia Yanson, matriarch of the Yanson clan that runs Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres bus liner. In an order …
Iloilo City considering higher penalties to combat vandalism
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he is considering the possibility of increasing fines on those who commit vandalism in the city. He said he is currently looking into the matter with the City Legal Office to see if the penalties suggested in the ordinance on vandalism can be raised. Last year, Iloilo City …
Three investors express interest in planned Iloilo City waste-to-energy facility
After Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas earlier said he is considering public-private partnerships (PPPs) for various city projects, including the establishment of a waste-to-energy facility in the city’s Mandurriao district, the city government announced three firms have expressed interest in the said development. The mayor said the proposal will be reviewed by the PPP …
Iloilo City parking garage to be fast-tracked
Project upped from 4-5 stories to 7 After the Iloilo City government announced the City Engineer’s Office had been instructed last month to conduct a study into the possible construction of a multipurpose parking garage next to City Hall, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said the project will be fast-tracked. “We want to fast-track the establishment,” …
Three investors express interest in planned Iloilo City waste-to-energy facility
After Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas earlier said he is considering public-private partnerships (PPPs) for various city projects, including the establishment of a waste-to-energy facility in the city’s Mandurriao district, the city government announced three firms have expressed interest in the said development. The mayor said the proposal will be reviewed by the PPP …
NCAA Season 95: Senior Men’s Basketball
JRU comes from behind to beat EAC By Adrian Stewart Co Jose Rizal University (JRU) recently pulled off a come-from-behind 64-58 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in the ongoing 95th NCAA senior men’s basketball season at the JRU gym. JRU opened strong with John Amores draining back-to-back triples as EAC was held to just …