By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) will convene to discuss security plans for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) next month. The RJSCC conference, scheduled on September 21, will be participated by officials from the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Army and the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec-Negros Occidental …
Monthly Archives: September 2023
NegOcc OKs new P25-K CNA bonus for Capitol employees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Regular and casual employees are expected to have another good Christmas season this year after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Negros Occidental approved the new Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) between the provincial government and the Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE) on Tuesday, September 12. PACE president, Engineer Ruben Diamante said yesterday …
Bacolod tricycle drivers to get P1-K fuel subsidy each
By Mae Singuay Tricycle drivers in Bacolod City will each receive a one-time financial assistance of P1,000 following the implementation of City Ordinance 1003, or the Fuel Subsidy Program. The ordinance will provide a fuel subsidy for tricycle-for-hire drivers with existing valid franchises issued by the city government. A P5 million budget was allocated …
Bacolod councilor designated as acting mayor
By Mae Singuay Councilor Israel Salanga, the second highest-ranking Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) member, was designated as acting mayor from September 13 to 17. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez issued the designation yesterday, based on Memorandum No. 161. Benitez, along with Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, nine city council members, five department heads and …
35 e-jeeps to arrive in Bacolod within the year
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday some 35 units of electric (e)-jeepneys are expected to arrive in the city from China between October and November, which will be used as public utility vehicles. “I think by October or November, these 35 units will be delivered,” he told reporters. Benitez said these e-jeepneys …
Comelec orders transfer of some voting centers in Negros
Some voting centers in Negros Oriental have been transferred in time for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) next month, a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official confirmed yesterday. Lawyer Eliseo Labaria, acting provincial election supervisor of Negros Oriental, said the Comelec central office had earlier approved the transfer for various reasons. However, Labaria could …
411 nabbed, P3-M ‘shabu’ seized during 1-wk ops in W. Visayas
Over P3 million worth of illegal drugs and assorted firearms were seized and 411 suspects were arrested in Western Visayas from September 4 to 10. Major Grace Borio, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6), in an interview yesterday, said of the 411 arrested individuals, 201 were “wanted and most wanted …
PH Azkals turns back Afghanistan in friendly
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine men’s football team Azkals emerged victorious in front of home fans after a 2-1 beating of Afghanistan in their international friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Tuesday night, September 12. Jens Sebastian Rasmussen and Christian Rontini delivered a goal each in the latter part of …
PBA pushes Season 48 opener to Nov. 5
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has delayed the start of its Season 48 to give additional rest to the Gilas Pilipinas players who will compete in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China this September. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said league officials were unanimous in their decision to move the …
Cone hopes Gilas can turn pressure into success in Asiad
Gilas Pilipinas will embark on a new journey once the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China starts later this month. Following the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the team is set for a fresh start as they will now be spearheaded by the PBA’s winningest coach, Barangay Ginebra’s Tim Cone. And while this wouldn’t be …