“Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” –Henry Ford It’s been over a week since Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa. Threatened to relieve regional police directors who were unable to stop illegal gambling operations in their respective jurisdictions. I immediately expressed skepticism that illegal gambling, which is deeply rooted in the …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Pagpabor ng Kongreso sa ABS-CBN, pagtataksil sa katarungan
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… ‘Magkakaroon… ng mga salot sa iba’t ibang dako’…” (si Jesus, ang ating Diyos at Tagapagligtas na Siyang Diyos Ama, Anak, at Espiritu Santo, sa Lucas 21:11, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** PAGPABOR NG KONGRESO SA ABS-CBN, PAGTATAKSIL SA KATARUNGAN: Ewan ko lang kung nare-realize ng mga senador at ng mga …
Drink to your health
Swirlit claims it is the world’s first oral health drink. Before we are accused of advertising the product, Swirlit was actually featured in dailymail.co. It’s “good for your teeth,” the website said. Swirlit is the brainchild of Dr. Angie Lang, 42, a dentist from Sydney, Australia. She told dailymai.co that sugary and acidic drinks are …
Man arrested in Iloilo City on battery allegations
Police served an arrest warrant on battery charges to a man yesterday in Barangay Soos, located in Iloilo City’s Arevalo district. Authorities identified the arrested suspect as 18-year-old Manuel Visera of the said neighborhood. The wanted teen was arrested on charges of causing slight physical injuries after Judge Meliza Joan Bercano-Rubite of the Municipal Trial …
Cabatuan home razed
A fire in Cabatuan’s Barangay Rizal last Wednesday razed a home owned by 38-year-old Roan Babaw. The fire started around 2:39 p.m. with a “fire out” declared about an hour later. Babaw managed to salvage some personal belongings including electronic gadgets, jewelry, and money. The Bureau of Fire Protection continues to investigate the cause of …
Murder suspect arrested in Talisay City
Police nabbed a man wanted for murder last Wednesday at Hacienda Esmeralda 1 in Talisay City’s Barangay San Fernando. Authorities identified the suspect as 53-year-old Romel Fernandez Riofrer of the said community. The suspect’s warrant was initially issued by now-retired Judge Reynaldo Alon of the Regional Trial Court-Branch 40 for a 2005 murder. Riofrer was …
‘Pananaw 2020’ targets P1.365B tax take in Capiz
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office (RDO) No. 72 head Eralen De Aro said the bureau will identify local taxpayers with low compliance for them to pay the correct taxes. This was among the strategies laid down by De Aro after the unveiling and launching of the “Pananaw 2020” tax campaign logo and …
DOT respects LGUs’ decision in holding events amid Covid threat
The Department of Tourism in Western Visayas (DOT-6) will respect the decision of local government units (LGUs) in holding or canceling events amid the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, threat. “We support if they pursue or cancel the programs and projects relating to tourism that is spearheaded by the local government units. It’s the local government …
Drug suspect arrested in Cauayan raid
One person was arrested last Wednesday morning following a drug raid at Purok 1, located at Sitio Cambuhin in Cauayan’s Barangay Mambugsay. Authorities identified the arrested suspect as 24-year-old Jhey Encarnacion Burdig of the said community. In addition to police serving an arrest warrant issued by Cauayan Municipal Trial Court Judge Condrado Estreller on drug …
Hearing held on proposed Baciwa joint venture
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Committee on Energy and Public Utilities held a public hearing yesterday on the proposed joint venture agreement between the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) and the PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation. City Councilor Archie Baribar, who chairs the committee, said he hopes to provide a committee report to the Office of …