A total 473 demobilized former combatants of the now-defunct Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) were each provided P50,000 in livelihood assistance through through the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. Carlito Galvez, the government’s chief adviser on the peace process, said the assistance is a commitment by President Rodrigo Duterte to the reformed insurgents. …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Duterte reviews proposed P4.1T 2020 budget
President Rodrigo Duterte is thoroughly scrutinizing the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020 which was recently ratified by Congress, Malacañang said yesterday. “Pinag-aaralan niya (He’s reviewing it),” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo told dzIQ, when asked if the President has already received the proposed 2020 budget ratified by the Senate and the House of Representatives on …
Trespassing complaint against Yanson siblings dismissed
The Dumaguete City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the trespassing complaint filed by Olivia Yanson against three of her children, Roy Yanson, Celina Yanson-Lopez, and Ricardo V. Yanson, Jr. In a Resolution dated November 29, 2019, the three-member prosecution panel composed of Assistant City Prosecutors Andre Stephen Jacobo, Manolito Tiuseco, and Milmon Bryce Tenorio, found no probable …
Governor optimistic after Panay- Guimaras-Negros Bridge approval
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the recent approval of the proposed Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) will be a “big boost to the economy to the province.” “Definitely a positive development for Negros Occidental,” the governor said. “The challenge now is funding.” “Let us …
Iloilo City seeks to modernize traffic management next year
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he plans to hasten the implementation of intelligent transport systems by 2020 as a means of reducing the number of vehicular accidents in the city. Such systems include the addition of various technology for the purpose of monitoring traffic such as traffic signal control systems, automatic number plate …
Man who assaulted police shot dead in San Carlos
A man who assaulted and stabbed one policeman was shot dead by the latter’s companion after a police assistance response around 11:37 p.m. on Friday at Ylagan Street in the city’s Barangay 6. Killed was alias “Ruel Mata,” legal age, single and a resident of Purok Molave in the city’s Barangay 1. He sustained multiple …
Man stabbed dead by neighbor
A man was stabbed dead by his neighbor while having a drinking spree with their friends around 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Zone 3 in Barangay Bacuyangan, Hinoba-an town. Police identified the victim as Charlo Alde, 25, single, of Zone 3 of the said barangay. He was hit to the chest and rushed to Eleuterio …
Fatal ‘hit-and-run’ in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A woman who has yet to be identified was recently found along Bacolod City’s Circumferential Road. Authorities believe she may have been the victim of a “hit-and-run.” Police Station 3 traffic investigator, Police Staff Sergeant Bryan Cordero, said based on his investigation, the victim was possibly crossing the road when …
2019 PBA Governor’s Cup
TNT, Meralco meet in semis decider By Adrian Stewart Co With their 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series tied 2-2, the TNT KaTropa and Meralco Bolts meet this Monday, December 23, in Game 5 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Meralco tied up the series over the weekend, scoring a 95-83 win in Game …
Tañon College wins NBTC regional qualifying leg
Tañon College emerged as champions of the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) San Carlos City regional qualifiers last Saturday after defeating Bagonbon National High School at the Barangay 6 Covered Court, pulling off a 63-41 win in Game 1 and taking Game 2, 89-52, later that same day. Tañon College player John Paul Caballero emerged …