INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Mapapasa-inyo ang lahat ng mga pagpapalang ito kung makikinig lamang kayo at susunod sa mga utos ng Diyos…” (Deuteronomio 28:2, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** FEBRUARY “DILAWAN PEOPLE POWER”? SIGE NG MAGKA-ALAMAN NA: Totoo bang magsasagawa na naman ng “people power revolution” gaya ng ginawa nila noong panahon ng Pangulong …
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Tricycles and pedicabs act like ‘kings of the road’
Despite the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) memorandum circular mandating local government units to prohibit tricycles and pedicabs from main thoroughfares, Bacolod City seems to be an exemption as tricycles and pedicabs continue to roam the city with impunity and nobody in city government cares to implement the DILG directive. DILG guidelines …
Manapla drug offender nabbed in Victorias City
A suspected drug offender was arrested last Thursday in Victorias City’s Barangay 1. Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Dionisio ‘Jun Jun’ Atim of Manapla’s Barangay 1-A. The Victorias City Drug Enforcement Unit seized seven heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu from the suspect, along with P400 in buy-bust money, one mobile phone, P500 in cash …
Wanted man arrested in Hinigaran
A suspect wanted for frustrated murder was arrested last Thursday at Sitio San Roque in Hinigaran’s Barangay Gargato. Authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Cornelio Pacia, Jr. of the said neighborhood. Pacia was served an arrest warrant issued by Judge Walter Zorilla of Himamaylan City’s Regional Trial Court-Branch 55 last March with bail set at …
Thermal scanners in all ports of entry in Western Visayas
Airports and seaports in Western Visayas have been ordered to have thermal scanners as a precautionary measure against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). In a joint meeting on Thursday, February 6,the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) passed a resolution adopting the use of thermal scanners as a standard operating …
Iloilo City schools to get internet connection
The Iloilo City government, in coordination with Globe Telecom, will connect 65 public schools across the city to the internet. “We want to start them young so that they can adapt easily,” said Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. “I am now in the process of finding out how many have internet connections and how many do …
Iloilo City schools to get internet connection
The Iloilo City government, in coordination with Globe Telecom, will connect 65 public schools across the city to the internet. “We want to start them young so that they can adapt easily,” said Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. “I am now in the process of finding out how many have internet connections and how many do …
DITC technical training program underway in Victorias City
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in coordination with the office of Negros Occidental third district Rep. Francisco Benitez, recently launched their second digitaljobsPH technical training in the province, a program intended to create information and communication technology jobs in far-flung areas, in Victorias City. Twenty five trainees from across the city are …
Water Advisory
Water Interruption in the Service Area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs consumers they may experience a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area due to an intermittent power supply. Schedule: Saturday (February 8), from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Downtown area, Sta. Lucia Subdivision, …
P234K worth of shabu seized in Bacolod City
At least P234,400 worth of suspected shabu was seized late Thursday night following a buy-bust operation at Bacolod City’s Barangay 12. Police identified the arrested as 38-year-old Samuel Sumagaysay, 40-year-old Melanie del Valle, and 33-year-old Sergio Rivera. Based on a report issued by Bacolod City Police Office spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, the three …