The New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Occidental yesterday said they are ready to adhere to a holiday ceasefire with government forces once an order is issued by the Communist Party of the Philippines central committee. NPA-Apolinario Gatmaitan Command spokesperson Ka Juanito Magbanua said they are ready to suspend offensives against government forces for Christmas …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Armed Forces of the Philippines celebrates 84th anniversary tomorrow
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) celebrates their 84th anniversary tomorrow, December 21. However, they recently noted on social media, “Our Filipino soldiers’ heroism and sacrifice, though, dates back to the time of Andres Bonifacio’s Katipunan in 1890s.” Ahead of the formal anniversary, President Rodrigo Duterte spoke at an event at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand …
Christmas 2019
PDRRMO: Rainy celebration projected for Negros The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) is advising Negrenses to brace for a rainy Christmas. PDRRMO head, Dr. Zeaphard Caelian, said two low pressure areas are expected to bring rains to the province. Based on a seven-day forecast and extended weather outlook, scattered rain showers …
Police extend ‘considerations’ to Bacolod City street vendors
Biñas: The ultimatum from Malacañang has ‘come and gone’ After street vendors across Bacolod City were cleared from city streets as part of a nationwide order from President Rodrigo Duterte, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Colonel Henry Biñas, said they will be extending considerations to street vendors as part of the “spirit of …
Wandering and eating around Taipei
Photos and story by Paulo Loreto Lim It has been four years since the last visit to Taipei and it was a long overdue return. Even arriving at Taoyuan International Airport was completely different as the city has constructed an airport subway line, something not available on the previous trip. Last time, took a taxi …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activities, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Maintenance activity Schedule: Ongoing Affected Areas: Areas between Burgos Street and Granada Road; Capitolville Subdivision; C.L. Montelibano Drive; Capitol Heights; Capitol Hills; …
Ferrer concerned over the effect of recent violence on local business
Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer expressed concern over how recent violence in Bacolod City may affect the local business community. “If there is peace, investors will come in but, if there is no stable security, they will go away,” the provincial official said. Meanwhile, Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Officer Frank …
Mixed response from local NUJP over Maguindanao Massacre verdict
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The local National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) offered mixed reactions to the verdicts handed down yesterday morning over the Maguindanao Massacre. In a statement by NUJP-Bacolod Chair Marchel Espina, she said the guilty verdict against principal suspects Datu Andal, Jr. and Zaldy Ampatuan is a welcome development, …
December 20 recognized as International Human Solidarity Day
The United Nations recognizes December 20 as International Human Solidarity Day, which the international organization characterizes as being among the “fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century.” On this day, member-nations are expected to celebrate diversity, remind governments to respect international agreements, raise public awareness on the importance of solidarity, and focus on …
Minor quake strikes Victorias City
A 2.4-magnitude earthquake was detected near Victorias City yesterday afternoon. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tremor struck north of the city around 3:48 p.m. A subsequent Phivolcs bulletin reported no damages as a result of the seismic activity nor were there any anticipated aftershocks. Quakes ranging between 1.0 and …