Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced he will be traveling to San Francisco for a holiday and has designated Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer as acting governor starting today. He will maintain the role until January 18. In addition, the governor also reiterated their commitment to the province. “Ferrer will take care of the legislative …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Cadiz City completes Dinagsa Festival preparations
Escalante: Two K-pop groups scheduled to perform Cadiz City Mayor Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. yesterday announced the city is prepared for the 46th Dinagsa Festival with highlights, namely the Ati-atihan Street Competition, scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 25. During a press conference, the mayor said he is expecting to surpass last year’s attendance …
SRA board not consulted over sugar importation proposal
Board members: Importation is not the solution By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) board members, Attys. Emilio ‘Dino’ Yulo III and Roland Beltran, said the board was not consulted by SRA Administrator Hermenegildo Serafica over the supposed agreement with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez to allow domestic food …
Nuclear war, inumpisahan na ng Iran vs. US
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… At sinabi ng PANGINOONG YAHWEH sa ahas… `Kayo ng babae’y aking pag-aawayin, binhi mo’t binhi niya’y lagi kong paglalabanin. Ang binhi niya ang dudurog sa iyong ulo, at sa sakong niya’y ikaw ang tutuklaw’…” (Genesis 3:14-15, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** NUCLEAR WAR INUMPISAHAN NA NG IRAN VS. US: Wala …
Building a brand of success: the challenge of Tatak Pinoy
A brand is a promise — an emotional and psychological connection that businesses and organizations make to assure a good experience with the products or services under their name and imagery. But while all forms of bells and whistles can be hoisted, what’s essential is that a brand should — no, must — deliver on …
A reminder on communion
Before we get carried away by the dynamics of our present life, it is good to remind ourselves that whatever we do or whatever situation we may find ourselves in any given moment, we are meant for communion with God and with one another and that we should keep and foster it, and not just …
Red tape one could not even imagine
“Bureaucratic inefficiencies and red tape have a tendency to slow the efforts of individuals and communities.” –Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal This column has discussed the issue of red tape before, particularly after discovering how one applies for general entitlements and benefits at the workplace. Comparing it to the United States, where one merely provides …
Bacolod City escapees back in police custody
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The four prisoners who earlier escaped from the Police Station 3 (PS3) detention facility have surrendered to police. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, said Ely Lorence Sazon, Sunny Capa, Michael Peñoso, and Jeffrey Elangos are back in police custody. Sazon was the first to …
Six suspects in Bago City rape case
Bago City police yesterday said they are now eyeing six suspects in the rape and murder of 14-year-old Jemeiah Rose Oliveros. Bago City police chief, Police Major John Joel Batusbatusan, said they are now trying to locate possible witnesses who are able to present evidence in solving the case. The law enforcement official said evidence …
La Carlota City mayor passes away at 52
La Carlota City Mayor Luis ‘Jacky’ Jalandoni III passed away last Tuesday night at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Makati City following a bout with liver cancer. He was 52 years old. Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, a former La Carlota City mayor himself, confirmed the news yesterday, referring the late public official …