The three suspects involved in last month’s deadly Java Pension House fire have been formally charged. Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod (BFP-Bacolod) fire marshal, Fire Chief Inspector Publio Ploteña, said they filed criminal charges of arson against Rodolfo Inson, Jr. and Venancio Valeriano. A third suspect has also been charged but authorities have refused to …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Local environmental council created
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Third District Rep. Francisco Bentiez, and the mayors of various localities yesterday signed a memorandum of agreement creating the Coastal Resources Management and Development Council, which will focus on restoration and conservation of coastal resources. Among the local officials signing onto the agreement included EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon, …
Negrenses sweep Roxas City swim meet
Swimmers from Victorias City recently swept the 3rd Sinadya Swim Meet, which took place in Roxas City, Capiz. Troy Castor ruled the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle, 50-meter and 100-meter butterfly, and 200-meter individual medley events; along with second place finishes in the 50-meter backstroke and breaststroke. In addition, he was also named “Most Outstanding Swimmer” …
13th month SSS pensions begin distributing today
The Social Security System (SSS) recently revealed 13th month pensions are set to begin distribution today. “We have already requested our partner banks to credit the 13th month pension to the respective savings accounts of our pensioners on or before December 6 so that they could enjoy the money in time for the holiday season,” …
DOLE-6 reminds employers to provide 13th month bonuses
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Labor and Employment-Western Visayas (DOLE-6) yesterday reminded employers in the region to provide their employers with a 13th month bonus. DOLE-6 Director Cyril Ticao said the bonus should be given on or before December 25. He pointed out, under Presidential Decree No. 851, all employers are required …
New PhilHealth contribution schedule announced
By JJ Rico The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently released a new contribution schedule for direct contributors in accordance to the Universal Health Care Law of 2019. Direct contributor refers to those employed and bound by an employer-employee relationship. In addition, house helpers, self-earning individuals, practicing professionals, and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are also …
Iloilo City grants more incentives to elderly
Elderlies in Iloilo City no longer have to wait for them to turn 100 years old to receive cash incentives from the local government. The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) yesterday approved the amended version of Regulation Ordinance 2017-053 otherwise known as Ilonggo Centenarian Ordinance that provides additional benefits and privileges to city residents already 100 …
Iloilo City named a Globe GoWiFi site
Following a memorandum of agreement signing yesterday at Iloilo City Hall, the city was formally declared a “Globe GoWiFi site,” wherein key areas in the city will be provided WiFi access. The ceremony was led by Globe WiFi Business Group director Janis Racpan, Visayas-Globe Business industry head Paulette Villaflor, VisMin-Globe Business cluster head Carlo Ortiz, …
Congressman hoping for standardized Barangay, SK elections after 2022
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental third district Rep. Francisco Benitez said he hopes to see Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections standardized after 2022. “They deserve full term,” he said when asked about the postponement of the polls. The Barangay and SK elections were moved to December 5, 2022. President Rodrigo Duterte signed …
Ilonggo fighter vows to take home gold
Ilonggo fighter Rene Catalan promised to win the Southeast Asian Games sambo event and gave himself a “99.9 percent” chance of taking home the gold medal. Sambo is a combat sport developed by the Soviet military. “I have to be ready because I’ll be carrying the Philippine flag,” he said. “I told myself there’s …