Fresh from the Manila launch of the most stylish modern iteration of one of its most iconic diesel workhorses last August 29, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) then headed to Cebu City, the “Queen City of the South,” to showcase to the Visayans the new D-MAX LS-A pickup on September 14 at the SM Cebu Seaside …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
‘Progressives’ nabbed in Escalante City for firearms, explosives possession
Suspects claim seized items were planted By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several reported members of a progressive group were arrested late Wednesday afternoon at an Escalante City police checkpoint for allegedly transporting firearms inside their vehicle. Police identified the arrested suspects as Clint Mangayon, Joel Guillero, Leon Charito, Buenvinido Ducay, Kenneth Serondo, Jonathan Alcosiva, Aiza …
Iloilo bans pork products from areas affected by African swine fever
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. yesterday issued an executive order banning the entry of swine, pork, pork products, and pork by-products from areas affected by African swine fever. According to the Department of Agriculture, the virus has been detected across Europe and Asia, including Latvia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Luxembourg, Belgium, Bulgaria, Moldova, Vietnam, Cambodia, …
Joint task force formed to combat insurgency in Negros
In compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s statements last month regarding the earlier spate of killings in Negros Oriental, Joint Task Force-Negros (JTF-Negros) was launched, which will be under the command of Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division assistant commander, Brigadier General Eric Vinoya. “Ending insurgency to attain the desired sustainable peace and development does not only …
‘Masa Mart’ vendors told to vacate
A total of 58 vendors at the so-called “Masa Mart,” located along Bonifacio Street at Bacolod City’s Central Market, were given five-days to vacate following the approval of an order transferring them to the Bacolod Vendors’ Plaza, where displaced vendors from across the city are being accommodated. According to Acting Mayor El Cid Familiaran notices …
Small town lottery implementing rules, regulations sought by board member
Provincial Board Member Andrew Montelibano, who chairs the Provincial Board Committee on Games and Amusements, is asking for the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for small town lottery operations, which formally resumed on September 1. He explained, the IRR will explain the obligation such gaming operations have to the province. Previously, portions of small town …
Business forum, tourism fair opens today in Bacolod City
A business forum, along with a trade and tourism fair, organized by the Bacolod Investment Promotions Unit and City Tourism Office, opens today at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall activity area. Presentations and talks will be held during the event with a talk called “Business On Point: Opportunities, Insights, Trends” and a presentation on Department …
Ferrer: No partisanship on the Provincial Board
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Silay City Councilor Ryan Gamboa was earlier elected Negros Occidental Philippine Councilors League president, earning him a seat on the Negros Occidental Provincial Board, as a member of Love Negros, the local political coalition now holds the majority on the local legislative body. However, Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey …
Iloilo City delegation completes disaster preparedness study in Taiwan
A delegation from the Iloilo City government comprised of representatives from various related agencies recently completed a disaster preparedness study tour in Taiwan. According to City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) head Donna Magno, the study visit intended to provide key personnel with operational framework as they develop concepts for the Iloilo City Disaster …
DILG warns about unauthorized clearing operation ‘road checks’
Bacolod City Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Director Ma. Joy Maredith Madayag recently affirmed their department has not authorized any individuals or groups to conduct road checks, which includes checking and establishing road easement measurements with regard to the ongoing clearing operations. According to Barangay Taculing Captain Lady Gles Pallen, who also …