ihnBy Ade Fajardo Senator Ronald dela Rosa dignified online babble by actually initiating a Senate investigation into the so-called “PDEA leaks,” which pertain to alleged 2012 documents that link one Bonget Marcos and one Maricel Soriano to illegal drug use. It was actually former President Rodrigo Duterte who first endorsed the rumors started by online …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
The relation between faith and conversion
By Fr. Roy Cimagala There is no doubt about this. For us to feel the need for conversion, which is actually a constant need for us since we cannot help but fall into some sin, one way or another, we need to have faith. This truth about us was highlighted in that gospel episode where …
Wanky: No need for loyalty checks amid destab plot
By JEN BAYLON Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) director, Brigadier General Jack Wanky said there is no need for loyalty checks among police personnel in the region following reports of an alleged destabilization plot against President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “We are a professional organization, and we do not need loyalty checks,” Wanky said …
Crackdown vs. illegal e-bikes resumes on May 24
The Bacolod City government will resume the apprehension of illegal electric (e)-bicycles on May 24. Mayor Alfredo Albelardo Benitez, in a meeting with punong barangays and other stakeholders on Friday, May 17, reminded them to abide by Memorandum Circular 2020-036 of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, which prohibits tricycles, pedicabs, motorized pedicabs, …
Bacolod City hospital to have state-of-the-art facilities
The national government-funded Bacolod City General Hospital, which will rise in Barangay Vista Alegre, will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to boost the delivery of healthcare services to Bacolodnons. “This will be Bacolod’s first hospital run by the city. We will see a significant portion of this project completed next year,” Mayor Alfredo Abelardo …
Army dismantles another NPA front in Panay
The Philippine Army has dismantled the Southern Panay Front (SPF) of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Panay that will pave the way for the declaration of a Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) in the island. “SPF was declared dismantled at the level of 3ID last April 8 and approved by Visayas Command …
Negros Oriental students, teachers in crisis receive P16-M in aid
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, May 17, distributed P16 million to students, teachers and other sectors in Negros Oriental under the Assistance for Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. The target beneficiaries included 2,000 members of Parents and Teachers Associations (PTAs) and 2,000 students of Negros Oriental State University …
Iloilo City steps up anti-colorum operations
The Iloilo City government will fully implement its enhanced Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) starting May 27, targeting to weed out colorum and non-consolidated traditional jeepneys. The Iloilo City Traffic Management Unit (ICTMU) in December 2023 has installed color-coded stickers on jeepneys indicating their respective routes starting December 2023. Those without stickers are …
Tour operators to promote NegOr emerging tourism destinations
The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is pushing for new tourist attractions in Negros Oriental, particularly the world-renowned dive destination Apo Island, to bring in more local and foreign visitors. Mary Ann Ong, PHILTOA second vice president and general manager (inbound) of Bridges Travel and Tours, in an interview said the group’s visit to …
Kiefer Ravena, Shiga move closer to B.League title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena delivered timely hits for the Shiga Lakes as they took a 96-87 overtime win against the Koshigaya Alphas in Game 1 of the Japan B.League Division 2 finals at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena on Saturday afternoon, May 18. The Ilonggo guard knocked down a basket and two free throws …