By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following reports revealing the government will be conducting an inventory of the “Build Build Build” infrastructure program, along with Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia saying there would be approximately 75 priority projects trimmed from the list, Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Salvador Panelo, who was in Bacolod City over the weekend, …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Arts festival coming to Iloilo City next summer
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas recently issued an executive order creating the Iloilo Summer Arts Festival, which is intended to showcase various local talents in an array of artistic fields. The first such festival, which will be organized by a committee chaired by City First Lady Rosalie Treñas, is scheduled to run next year …
AirAsia begins flying Manila-Bacolod route
Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines formally kicked off their Manila-Bacolod-Manila route yesterday morning with the maiden flight to the Bacolod-Silay Airport landing at 9:40 a.m., where the aircraft was welcomed with a water cannon salute. Guests and VIPs were then welcomed by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, along with airport officials and AirAsia staff. In a …
Minor earthquakes rattle Negros throughout the weekend
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded several minor earthquakes across Negros over the weekend. On Saturday, Negros Oriental was struck by two instances of seismic activity with a 2.3-magnitude quake striking south of Manjuyod at 6:50 p.m. and, nearly 20 minutes later, a 2.4-magnitude tremor shook Bais City. Additionally, about 25 minutes …
SSS disburses over P84M in unemployment benefits
According to the Social Security System (SSS), over P84 million in unemployment benefits have been disbursed to eligible recipients across the country. “We are now seeing the fruits of labor of our lawmakers, stakeholders and SSS representatives,” said SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio. “We are able to provide cash benefits to …
Schools savings project recognized by Bacolod City
The Bacolod City government, through the City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office, recognized various programs across the city including the Eskwela Tipid Savings Project, an initiative by Handumanan National High School senior high school teacher, Dr. George De La Cruz. The savings project is a program conducted in partnership with Banco De Oro. Meanwhile, the …
Yansons endorse properties for illegal settlers
The 410 illegal settlers residing on a two-hectare property owned by Roy Yanson formally received their lots at a relocation site located at Sitio Pedring in Bacolod City’s Barangay Estefania. The ceremony took place last Saturday and was led by Del Rio Realty and Development Bacolod, Inc. project head Mark Yanson and Managing Director Mel …
34 Negros Occidental barangays considered for drug-cleared status
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total of 34 Negros Occidental barangays will undergo evaluations by the Regional Oversight Committee to be considered for drug-cleared status. Nicholas Gomez, provincial head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, said the barangays under consideration are in Bacolod City, La Carlota City, San Carlos City, Talisay City, Kabankalan City, …
Iloilo City guards, auxiliary units undergo training
Iloilo City green and tourist guards, along with police auxiliary units, recently completed a “professionalization” training intended to help guide them on how to properly carry out their responsibilities. “The city government made sure that the newly-hired field employees are capable of being first responders in any untoward incidents,” explained Executive Assistant Mark Ryan Acap. …
Couple dies following ‘hit-and-run’ in Murcia
A married couple was killed over the weekend after a pickup truck struck their motorcycle and fled in an apparent “hit-and-run” in Murcia. Police identified the fatalities Junnil and Maria Lucil Nabua, both residents of Cebu City. Murcia Municipal Police Station traffic investigator, Police Staff Sgt. Ryan Bandiola, said, based on his probe of the …