By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An 18-year-old man was killed over the weekend after getting caught in a meat grinder in Barangay Mansaya-Lapuz, located in Iloilo City’s La Paz district. Police identified the fatality as Jomar Jungco, a resident of Lauan, Antique. Based on statements provided by the victim’s co-workers to police, Junco was reaching …
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Moises Padilla government staff lament Peña loss
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three Moises Padilla municipal government officials recently lamented Magdaleno Peña’s unsuccessful reelection bid in last month’s mayoral elections. According to the most recent returns, Mayor-elect Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo garnered 13,056 votes to Peña’s 5,493. In a joint statement signed by Municipal Civil Registrar Jonalyn Diaz, Municipal Accountant Elsie Meguiso, and …
NCCA promises more features at next Iloilo Dinagyang Festival
National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Felipe de Leon, who was in Iloilo recently as a workshop speaker at the Dinagyang Rhythm and Vibes Conference V, said the next Iloilo Dinagyang Festival will offer more features to attract more spectators. He said the annual observance should focus on religion and art, calling …
Grupo Progreso planning caucus to determine chairmanships
Mayor’s coalition won all but one Sangguniang Panlungsod seat By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia’s local political coalition, Grupo Progreso (GP), is planning a caucus to determine committee chairmanships for the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP). The coalition won all but one set on the local legislative body. Bacolod City Vice Mayor El …
US recognizes Philippine government efforts to end human trafficking
By Paulo Loreto Lim US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently released the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, which rates governments on their efforts in ending the illegal practice of human trafficking. This year, the Philippines ranked as Tier 1, which means they are compliant with the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, an …
City officials deny rumors claiming Halandumon Tower is overpriced
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid speculation circulation on social media, the Bacolod City Engineer’s Office recently denied allegations claiming the P4.8 million Halandumon Tower, a structure located at the corner of Gonzaga-Gatuslao Streets, is overpriced. According to Project Engineer Xenia Locsin, the structure is comprised of steel, concrete, and programmable LED lighting. They added, …
Bacolod CDRRMO on alert ahead of the Feast of St. John the Baptist
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) officer-in-charge Dondon Parandas has placed his office on alert ahead of the Feast of St. John the Baptist, which falls on Monday, June 24. According to the CDRRMO official, they are expecting a surge of visitors to city beach resorts, especially those …
Marañon to leave coal power plant issue to the next administration
Outgoing governor points to Japan as an example for clean energy By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the proposed San Carlos City coal-fired power plant reportedly pushing through despite Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. earlier issuing an executive order declaring the province “coal-free,” the outgoing official said he will leave the matter with the …
DPWH to probe ceiling collapse at Banago school
Contractor claims robberies contributed to the incident By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After a recent ceiling collapse at Domingo Lacson National High School in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago, the local Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced they will be conducting an investigation into the incident. School Principal Josette Terora filed a report last …
Comelec commends the conduct of elections in Negros Occidental
Marañon: Moises Padilla was an isolated incident By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon commended the conduct of elections in Negros Occidental yesterday, crediting both outgoing Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Negros Occidental-Comelec election supervisor, Atty. Jessie Suarez. In response, the governor called last month’s midterm elections “one of the …