By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander passed away recently. In a statement by 303IB commander, Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, retired Brigadier General Francisco Delfin died from cancer last Monday in Iloilo City. Arevalo said Delfin served as the 17th 303IB commander from 2015 to 2017, after which …
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Sagay City celebrates Charter Day on Tuesday
Sagay City celebrates its Charter Day on Tuesday, June 11, with outgoing Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. leading the celebration at the Taliambong Activity Center. The governor will serve as guest speaker and administer the oath of office for Sagay City Vice Mayor Narciso Javelosa, Jr. and the members of the city council. Meanwhile, …
Public advised to ensure housing facilities are properly certified
The Iloilo City Boarding House Commission (BHC) recently advised the public, when looking into boarding houses, apartments, and dormitories, to ensure they are properly certified by the Iloilo City Hall. With the 2019-2020 academic year opening recently for public schools, many are currently looking into dorms and similar housing facilities. “To all students, parents, and …
10-hour power interruption this weekend –NGCP
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a 10-hour power interruption will impact portions of Negros Occidental this Sunday, June 9. The power outage is expected to run throughout the day, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and will affect Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and Negros Occidental …
Filipino literacy app shortlisted at this year’s Asia Mobile Awards
A literacy app developed by Smart Communications was recently shortlisted at this year’s Asia Mobile Awards. It is the only Filipino entry recognized this year by the award-giving body, which honors the latest and most innovative mobile products, apps, devices, services, and initiatives. The application promotes mother tongue literacy through various lessons, videos, storytelling, songs, …
Drug supplier linked to Victorias City rape-slay case arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The supplier of illegal drugs used by the suspect in the Victorias City rape-slay case surrounding a seven-year-old girl has been arrested. Jose Bernardino, alias ‘Bruno,’ was arrested Wednesday afternoon in a Victorias City Police Station buy-bust operation at his home in Sitio Pasil, located in the city’s Villa Miranda, …
Isabela recount underway
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The recount in the Isabela mayoral race began yesterday morning. In a radio interview, Atty. Jose Max Ortiz, legal counsel for Joselito Malabor, the incumbent mayor who lost his reelection bid to Dr. Irene Consunji Montilla in last month’s midterm elections, said a manual recount will be conducted before the …
Authorities monitoring for motorcycles with modified mufflers
DOTr issues order to apprehend ‘habal-habal’ vehicles By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Both the Negros Occidental Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Highway Patrol Group have received orders from the Office of the President to target motorcycles with modified mufflers, which create a lot of noise. Based on the copy of the order signed by LTO …
Lacson responds to protesters, plans to look into Talisay City construction
City officials earlier expressed opposition to the government project By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After outgoing Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. responded to the Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School students who protested the groundbreaking of the P135-million Negros First Global Institute of Technology in Talisay City by saying they “misunderstood” their intentions, Governor-elect …
Victorias City police lauded for quick action on case surrounding murdered minor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros lauded the personnel of the Victorias City Police Station for their swift work after the remains of a seven-year-old girl were found inside a sack last Sunday in the city’s Barangay 6A. Shortly after, the suspect, 37-year-old Mark Besa, …