Administration to promote ‘Abanse Negrense’ platform By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Eugenio Jose Lacson, who was formally sworn in as the 35th governor of Negros Occidental over the weekend, alongside Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer and the provincial board members, vowed to “continue the hard work” and “deepen the unity” as a means of attaining the …
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Minor earthquake strikes Negros Oriental over the weekend
A minor 1.9-magnitude earthquake was detected near Siaton, Negros Oriental over the weekend, striking just after 7:15 a.m. on Saturday morning. A subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin reported no damages nor were there aftershocks expected. Quakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 in magnitude are often classified as a Level 1 on the …
CAAP, DOTr evaluating Bacolod- Silay Airport development plan
Project to make airport capable of receiving A340, 787 aircraft By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During her recent visit to Negros Occidental, outgoing house speaker, Pampanga second district Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, revealed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Department of Transportation (DoTr) are currently evaluating an unsolicited offer by a Davao …
Benitez: Find alternative power source or ‘bite the bullet’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Outgoing Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez said the province should look for an alternative source for its base power load necessities or “bite the bullet.” While speaking on the sidelines during last weekend’s inauguration rites, he offered an endorsement for geothermal power. “Solar cannot be a source of …
Anti-coal rally planned for Lacson inauguration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga While Eugenio Jose Lacson is being inaugurated as the next governor of Negros Occidental today, a thousand people are expected to gather at the Capitol Park and Lagoon to host a “silent rally” opposing coal. According to organizer Junjun Mojica, they have called on several groups to join, along with …
Labor group denounces Duterte ‘giving opportunity’ to the Chinese
Sancho: Any friendship with China is negated By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local labor group, the General Alliance of Workers Association, recently condemned statements made by President Rodrigo Duterte with regard to permitting Chinese fishermen to continue fishing in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). GAWA Secretary-General Wennie Sancho said Duterte’s statement provides an opportunity …
PCG advises travelers to monitor weather
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Bacolod City recently advised sea travelers to monitor the weather amid ongoing heavy rains throughout the province due to the presence of a low pressure area (LPA). PCG-Bacolod station commander, Lt. Senior Grade Rockcliff Buling, said, if the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services …
Visayan bloc to decide on choice for speaker
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano yesterday revealed the House of Representatives Visayan bloc will soon decide on who to support for house speaker, identifying Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco and Leyte first district Rep. Martin Romualdez as their primary choices. In the next congress, Velasco will …
Senator heaps praise on Treñas
Drilon: We commit our support Senator Franklin Drilon recently heaped praise on incoming Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, proclaiming: “Lead the way, Mr. Mayor, and we will follow.” The senator reiterated themes of “following” and being behind the new administration throughout his statement. During the incoming mayor’s oath-taking ceremony yesterday at the Iloilo Convention …
Suspected NPA official released
Family mulls charges against PRO-6, Army By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The suspected New People’s Army (NPA) official arrested earlier this week was released after authorities were unable to provide evidence to verify his identity. While Baltasar Saldo was presented before the court in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, the prosecutor found witness statements insufficient in …