By JEN BAYLON Public transport in Negros Occidental is not expected to be paralyzed as two local transport groups are not joining the nationwide strike. Eduardo Asis, secretary general of the Sentrong Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Negros, said they will continue plying the streets amid the three-day strike conducted by several transport groups in …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Clamping down on bureaucratic red tape
By Sonny Angara Over the years the country has done a lot to improve its internal processes as part of its efforts to bring in more investments. We continuously introduce new policies and pass new laws to support these efforts, specifically to streamline the procedures for doing business in the country. We constantly make public …
Gary Granada’s arresting ‘Holdap’
By Herman M. Lagon Deep inside Philippine music is a timeless tune that captures the essence of the country’s social and political climate even after all these years. Gary Granada’s 3:12-minute “Holdap” is a brilliant piece of music that reflects the enduring ills plaguing our society, culture, identity, and destiny. Delving into the depths …
City hall employee in ‘falsified receipt’ resigns
By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) head Atty. Romeo Carlos Ting, Jr. said yesterday the city hall employee allegedly involved in falsifying a receipt has resigned from her post. Ting said the employee, assigned to the Bacolod City Traffic Authority Office (BTAO), submitted her resignation letter on April 26. Earlier, Ting said a show-cause order would be …
Bacolod City prepares contingency plan for PUV consolidation deadline
Consolidated transport groups in Bacolod City assured the city government that all their units registered with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) through provisional authorities would be deployed in case non-consolidated groups hold a strike after the April 30 deadline. The city government will also dispatch all available vehicles to assist commuters. …
W. Visayas cops told: Ensure stability of PBBM administration
Presidential Adviser on Military and Police Affairs Secretary Roman Felix urged the military and the police to remain steadfast in ensuring the stability of the present administration. Felix made the call as he served as the guest of honor and speaker during the flag-raising and awarding ceremonies of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) at …
OCD brings info drive on quake engineering solutions to LGUs
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will deploy representatives from its regional offices to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) nationwide to intensify awareness on the use of engineering solutions to reduce casualties and minimize damage from massive earthquakes. “We will be starting to reach out to various LGUs starting next week through our …
P52-M QR fund ready as Negros Oriental declares state of calamity
The provincial government of Negros Oriental is about to release its P52 million in Quick Response Fund (QRF) after it placed the entire province in a state of calamity due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The provincial board on Friday, April 26, declared a state of calamity during a special session after …
Bacolod City issues over 7-K PWD ID cards with QR codes
Some 7,359 persons with disability (PWDs) in Bacolod City have received new identification (ID) cards with quick response (QR) codes to ensure data security, records of the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) showed. By May 1, only PWD cards with QR codes will be honored for discounts by business establishments in the …
Iloilo City eyes lifting of state of calamity due to pertussis
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) will recommend the lifting of the state of calamity caused by the pertussis outbreak if no new probable cases are recorded in the next two weeks. “If you have noticed, for the past two weeks, we have had no new probable cases. We have positive but it was previously …