“…Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts…” –Isaiah 1:23 This column seeks to highlight a portion of RA 10592, an amendment to the Revised Penal Code referred to as the “Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law,” which reduces prison time for inmates for “good conduct or exemplary …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Dengue cases in Negros Occidental up by 67%
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) recently revealed a 106.1 percent increase in the number of dengue fever cases in the city, Provincial Health Office (PHO) head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, reported the number of dengue fever cases across Negros Occidental has risen by 67 percent compared to last year. …
PDEA seizes P816K worth of shabu in Bacolod City
An estimated P816,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized yesterday morning after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives served a search warrant to the residents of a home at the Gold Crest Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Bata. PDEA agents identified the arrested suspects as 37-year-old Randy Hamantoc and his wife, 33-year-old Rogelina. Based on …
Nine more businesses ordered closed following Iloilo City liquor ban repeal
With Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas implementing stricter rules following last month’s repeal of the city’s liquor ban, which previously prohibited the sale of liquor and other intoxicating drinks after 2:00 a.m. in the city, nine establishment have recently since been ordered closed for non-compliance. The executive order repealing the policy required bars and …
Concerns raised over teen pregnancy in Negros Occidental
Records show cases of mothers as young as 10 years old The Negros Occidental Population and Development Division recently expressed concern over the number of reported teenage pregnancies in the province. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, Population and Development Division head, Dr. Edmund Calaor, said the number of mothers aged 14 years …
Localities encouraged to borrow housing loans
During the recent joint meeting between the Provincial Development Council and Provincial Peace and Order Council, local government units were encouraged to borrow loans through the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), which would aid in providing housing. SHFC President Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling said their loans accrue interest at 4.5 percent annually with payment periods up …
Man found dead inside Banago storm drain
Officials: Victim may have been defecating and lost his footing A 33-year-old man was found dead yesterday morning after reportedly falling into a storm drain in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago. Authorities identified the fatality as Dennis Yanguer, a resident of the said neighborhood. Barangay Banago Captain Ricky Mijares said he received a call from a …
Farmers’ organization inducts 20 new members
The Negros Occidental chapter of Federation of Free Farmers (FFF), a nationwide non-governmental organization for rural workers, recently inducted 20 new members from Bago City’s Barangay Taloc, along with Barangays Cabug and Pahanocoy in Bacolod City. The new members underwent a two-day orientation led by Chapter President Mike S. Baylon. According to the organization, they …
Small town lottery suspension resulted in P120M in losses –local PCSO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City branch of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recently revealed, following the earlier suspension of small town lottery operations nationwide, losses last month totaled P120 million. The report comes after local operator Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. was permitted to resume operations at the beginning of this month. …
Iloilo City signs agreement to establish action and response center
P8M donated to enhance resilience measures After Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas earlier vowed to create the “best command center in the Visayas,” the city government recently signed a usufruct agreement with the Gaisano Capital Group to establish the Iloilo City Action and Response (I CARE) Center. A usufruct agreement permits an outside party …