Bayatan: This should serve as a stern statement for barangay officials After Barangay Tangub Captain Noli Villarosa previously announced his barangay would not join the ongoing “Business One-Stop-Shop” at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), citing the presence of several “illegal structure owners” continuing to obstruct roads within his jurisdiction, Bacolod City legal officer, Atty. …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Sedisyon at paglabag sa Konstitusyon ng mambabatas?
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Ang mga taong malaon ng naglalakad sa dilim ay nakakita ng dakilang liwanag…sumikat na ang liwanag sa mga taong naninirahan sa bayang balot ng kadiliman…” (Isaias 9:2, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** SEDISYON AT PAGLABAG SA KONSTITUSYON NG MAMBABATAS? Pasensiya na po ang lahat sa kolum kong ito ngayon, lalo …
The wheels of justice and judges-at-large
There is a saying, that justice delayed is justice denied. Some say its origins date back to William Penn, a writer who was an early advocate for democracy and religious freedom in the United States. He phrased it as “to delay Justice is Injustice.” Here in our country, it is unfortunate that justice is being …
Fil-Ams will still come for Dinagyang
“It has been said that a pretty face is a passport. But it’s not, it’s a visa, and it runs out fast.” –Julie Burchill Following the decision by the United States government to ban entry to government officials linked with the incarceration of embattled Senator Leila de Lima, the response by the administration of President …
Meeting called to organize Bacolod ambulance routes
CDRRMO looking to have emergency vehicles avoid traffic By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) has called for a meeting with ambulance operators in Negros Occidental this month. In an interview with Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod, CDRRMO cluster head Joemarie Vargas said the meeting aims to organize routes for ambulances …
P405K in suspected shabu seized in Banago
Police Station 3 (PS3) anti-drug operatives seized a total of P405,000 worth of suspected shabu following a buy-bust operation over the weekend in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago. Police identified the arrested suspect as 33-year-old Reymar Abada, a resident of the barangay’s Purok Kawayan. PS3 commander, Police Major Ruel Culanag, said the suspect was apprehended after …
Calls to suspend TRAIN law amid US, Iran tensions
Labor group calls rise in inflation ‘imminent’ Labor group Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) is calling for the suspension of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US following the recent assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. In a statement by BMP Chairperson Ka Leody de …
Earthquake strikes Sipalay City over the weekend
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was detected near Sipalay City over the weekend. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tremor struck north of the city yesterday morning around 6:24 a.m. A subsequent Phivolcs bulletin reported no damages as a result of the seismic activity nor were there any anticipated aftershocks. Recently, a …
Brgy. Tangub changes course, will join ‘Business One-Stop-Shop’
After previously announcing his barangay would not join the ongoing “Business One-Stop-Shop” at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), citing the presence of several “illegal structure owners” continuing to obstruct roads within his jurisdiction, Barangay Tangub Captain Noli Villarosa has since changed his mind and said the neighborhood would join the event. In a phone …
Gilas Pilipinas looks to add ceiling with top prospects
As it stands, Gilas Pilipinas new cadet team has Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Allyn Bulanadi and twins Mike and Matt Nieto. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio also confirmed that the national team pretty much added Thirdy Ravena and Jaydee Tungcab to the fold. Gilas Pilipinas is also looking to add ceiling with now …