By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday announced the city’s clearing operations are 94 percent complete. During a press conference at the Mayor’s Office, he called it “something that we can be proud of.” The press conference was held as the Department of Interior and Local Government is set to arrive …
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Western Visayas dengue fever cases fall below epidemic threshold
The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) recently revealed the number of dengue cases in the region has fallen below the epidemic threshold. According to DOH-6 epidemiologist, Dr. Glen Alonsabe, “I hope that this will continue.” “Naganubo na nga naganubo na ang aton mga kaso since sometime first of week August (The number of cases in …
Transport sector protests rising oil prices, TRAIN Law
Hundreds forced to seek commuting alternatives By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After earlier indicating yesterday’s transport strike was being conducted in opposition to the transport modernization program proposed by the President Rodrigo Duterte administration, demonstrators yesterday took aim at rising oil prices and the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. United Negros Drivers …
Governor warns farmers on fall armyworm infestation
After a fall armyworm infestation was confirmed in La Carlota City and La Castellana, the Negros Occidental provincial government warned local farmers about the pest, which attacks rice, corn, soybeans, sugarcane and some vegetables. According to a memorandum from the Bureau of Plant Industry from last May, the destructive pest has a high reproductive rate …
Anti-SOGIE protest held in Bacolod City
Aside from yesterday’s transport strike, a demonstration was also held in protest of the proposed Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Equality (SOGIE) Bill at the Bacolod Public Plaza. Former city councilor, Atty. Lyndon Caña, who serves as lead convenor for the Negros Inter-Faith Against SOGIE, said their “humble rally” was intended to show …
Familiaran: Protest failed to paralyze public transportation
Demonstrators claim ‘passengers were stranded’ Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran said yesterday’s transport strike failed to paralyze public transportation in the city as commuters managed to utilize alternatives such as taxis, tricycles, and e-tricycles, who continued operations despite various transport groups calling on them to join the demonstration. He added, City Hall employees …
DILG: Clearing operations to continue beyond deadline
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region VI (DILG-6) director Ariel Iglesia said road-clearing operations will continue beyond the initial deadline. In a radio interview over the weekend, Iglesia said road-clearing is a constant responsibility for all local officials, including those on the town, city, and barangay levels. However, after …
MassKara Festival 2019
Art installation to be unveiled on Sunday According to Silver MassKara Festival Organization festival director Eli Tajanlangit, a MassKara Festival 2019 art installation by RJ Lacson is set to be unveiled on Sunday, October 6, at the Bacolod City Government Center fountain area. “It’s an anniversary-themed tableau presented as a zeitgeist of the moment in …
Local animal welfare group celebrates anniversary
Bacolod Animal Welfare Awareness Week begins today Bacolod Community Animal Rescue Efforts Inc. (CARE) begins its anniversary celebration today with Bacolod Animal Welfare Awareness Week (BAWAW) at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall activity center. The event, which seeks to highlight a “love of all God’s creation and halt cruelty to animals,” is set to run …
Transport groups call franchise suspension warnings a ‘scare tactic’
LTFRB-6: Operators ready to replace those who are suspended Transport groups participating in today’s transport strike dismissed warnings made by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) pertaining to the possible suspension or cancelation of franchise permits for those who participate. Sentrong Samahan ng Tsuper at Operators Negros Secretary-General Jessie Ortega characterized the statement …