“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.” –Saint Augustine The humility shown by Panay Electric Company (PECO) after settling their real property tax arrears earlier this week, which amounted to over P134 million, eclipses the negative stories linked with …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Ombudsman orders probe into Ilog official
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer yesterday confirmed receiving a letter indicating the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas has ordered the Provincial Board to probe Ilog Municipal Councilor Mark Vargas following the receipt of a complaint pertaining to grave abuse of authority and misconduct allegations. “I was surprised that the Ombudsman …
Provincial government passes incentive for employees
Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, affirmed the passing of resolutions granting provincial employees the Incentive for Exemplary Services, which is expected to benefit over 2,000 workers. Employees eligible for the bonus include those who have been employed for at least four months as of October 31 and rendered “satisfactory service.” In addition, Diaz …
NOPPO proposes random drug testing for inmates
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, has proposed random drug testing for inmates at the Negros Occidental District Jail in Bago City’s Barangay Tabunan. According to the law enforcement official, he made the proposal after discovering disposable lighters within detention cells during last weekend’s prison shakedown. The NOPPO chief believes …
Arevalo formally completes term as 303IB commander
Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo will soon step down from his post as Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander after formally completing his term. He is set to be replaced by his deputy, Army Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte. The outgoing commander’s next assignment will be at Philippine Army Headquarters as deputy chief of staff for education …
Report: Exports up marginally, imports drop
Rice imports drop 18% The Philippines Statistics Authority recently published highlights from the Philippine Export and Import Statistics Report for October 2019, which saw exports grow by 0.1 percent, a considerable drop from last October’s 6.7 percent. Contributing the most to the import figures were travel goods and handbags, which saw a 155.9 percent rise; …
US Embassy offers program for educators to study abroad
Program seeks to develop curricula The US Embassy in the Philippines is seeking applicants for the 2020 Study of the US Institutes for Secondary Educators program, where those selected will participate in lectures, seminars, workshops, site visits, and cultural activities geared towards the history and evolution of US institutions and values. Eligible candidates must be …
Antiqueño ‘sakada’ stabbed dead by brother in Kabankalan
A sugarcane farmer or “sakada” from the province of Antique was stabbed dead by his brother-coworker around 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Sitio Biaren in Kabankalan City’s Barangay Linao. Police identified the victim as Elmer Narciso Pedro, 25, single of Barangay Uloc, Laua-an, Antique and temporarily residing in the city’s Barangay Talubangi, and the suspect …
Over 100 scholars complete information technology coursework
A total of 111 scholars graduated yesterday from Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) digital arts, visual graphic design, and software development courses. Executive Assistant Charina Magallanes-Tan delivered a message from Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to the graduates by calling NOLITC “the impetus in reshaping the socioeconomic landscape of the province …
NUJP-Bacolod slams Ben Tulfo for ‘berating’ city mayor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The local chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) slammed broadcaster Ben Tulfo after he reportedly “berated and insulted” Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia on live television. In a statement by NUJP-Bacolod chairperson Marchel Espina, she said Tulfo’s actions had nothing to do with the alleged …