By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Police Regional Office-6 director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan, recently discussed a message sent to police directors across the region requesting a list of officers who are considered obese and overweight and encouraged them to exercise in order to meet the order by Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge, Lt. …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
The priest as mediator
We have to understand well the role of a mediator. He is like a bridge that connects two ends. A perfect mediator is one where he is both in the one end as in the other. He just cannot be in one end but not in the other, though he may orient or dispose himself …
Social pension and our senior citizens
A hallmark of Filipino culture is how we treat our elderly with respect and utmost care. Indeed, it is normal for a family to have at least one grandparent living with them — and if not living with them, then frequently visiting to make sure the children and grandchildren are doing well. With this in …
Getting yelled at by a dawdling jaywalker
Last October, I wrote about one of the most striking instances of “culture clash” witnessed since moving to the Philippines, the way in which pedestrians seem to enjoy walking in the middle of the road, completely oblivious to the cars zooming around them. The other day, encountered a rather lively specimen while entering a local …
The province is on the move
I was humbled to be invited to attend the inauguration of Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer. Six months since that event, it is clear the governor is serious in his position and has been sensible in managing the province. Observers say they do not feel the “air of politicking” …
Espenido warns Bacolod City drug groups
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deputy director, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, is back on duty after spending over a month on leave. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod, the law enforcement official said he is ready to implement his plans in order to solve the city’s illegal drugs problem …
Public advised against ‘fake news’ surrounding Kanlaon
Caelian slams social media user for ‘irresponsible post’ Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program head, Dr. Zeaphard Caelian, warned the public about “fake news” surrounding the Kanlaon Volcano, which is located on Negros. “Always verify the source and, please, stop sharing this news because it will only cause misinformation and confuse the public,” he said. …
2020 Ati-Atihan Festival
PRO-6: On-duty officers barred from using mobile phones Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Brigadier General Rene Pamuspusan, yesterday reiterated the policy barring police officers from using their mobile phones except in emergency situations during the ongoing Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan, which comes to a close this weekend. “Police personnel on duty should only …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Trash bins to be installed around Iloilo City, more ‘green guards’ sought The Iloilo City government announced they would be installing trash bins around the city for the upcoming Dinagyang Festival highlights. Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he hopes the initiative will reduce littering during the annual celebration. Earlier this week, he requested the public’s …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
‘Dagyang sa Kapitolyo’ begins next week The Iloilo provincial government will begin their Dagyang sa Kapitolyo event on Monday, January 20. Opening night will feature the lighting ceremony for the Dinagyang Lights at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. “Dagyang sa Kapitolyo is open for everybody,” said Provincial administrator, Atty. Suzette Mamon. “We see to it that …