By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed a supposed “hitlist” by a group called the Kawsa Guihulnganon Batok Kumunista, or Kagubak, which supposedly opposes the New People’s Army and communist ideology, during a public hearing earlier this week, Philippine National Police Director-General Oscar Albayalde yesterday said law enforcement will be conducting an …
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Vallacar CFO seeks to reveal the truth behind missing P380M
Yanson-Lopez: Olivia Yanson covered for the real culprit By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Olivia Yanson, matriarch for the family that runs Vallacar Transit Inc (VTI), parent company of the Ceres bus liner, earlier called on VTI chief financial officer Celina Yanson-Lopez to account for P380 million in missing funds, the company official responded by …
Sugar workers group calls hearing on Negros killings a ‘farce’
Sugar workers group calls hearing on Negros killings a ‘farce’ NFSW: Duterte policies have increased killings in the region By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) released a statement calling the recent senate hearing on the deadly violence in Negros Oriental a “farce.” Dr. Judy Taguiwalo, a convenor of the …
Police: Illegal drug supplies spike ahead of MassKara Festival
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday confirmed drug personalities in the city may be stockpiling illegal drugs in preparation for the upcoming MassKara Festival, which is scheduled to formally begin in October. Earlier this month, however, Silver MassKara Festival Organization festival director Eli Tajanlangit said the annual event would …
PUJ rerouting scheme planned for southern portion of Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) announced they will be planning an experimental re-rerouting for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) operating along the southern portion of the city. According to a request by BTAO head, Lt. Colonel Luisito Acebuche, earlier approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the plan would affect jeepneys operating …
Ceneco rates up again
Following a 29¢ increase for July rates, the Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) announced rates for August will see a 33¢ spike, rising from last month’s P11.0103 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to P11.3357/kWh. According to a statement from the utility co-op, they attributed the increase to the power rate, which includes generation charges, transmission …
Senate conducts public hearing on Negros violence
Hontiveros calls for probe into anti-NPA group By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, which is chaired by Senator Ronald dela Rosa, held a public hearing yesterday on the series of murders and violence recently recorded in Negros. The hearing was organized after Senator Risa Hontiveros filed a …
Yanson reconciliation talks may begin next week
According to Roy Yanson, reconciliation talks among their clan, which runs Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres bus liner, may begin next week, September 4. He said he had earlier visited his mother, Olivia Yanson, at her home, where they spoke for two hours. “We want our mother to know our feelings,” …
Negros dioceses sign memorandum with military, police
Diocese official: Military is not the solution to the insurgency problem Negros church leaders recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) by forming the Church-Military-Police (CMP) Forum. The assembly will serve as an institutional platform for dialogue on the island. The …
Consumer lawyer recommends PPP for Baciwa
Atty. Enrique Tabino, a lawyer who represents Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) consumer, said it is “high time” the local utility firm enter into a public-private partnership (PPP). He cited financial limitations as a reason for the proposal. “The finances of Baciwa [are] limited in so far as operation is concerned,” he explained. Tabino added, …