Bayatan says he welcomes an electoral protest By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Bacolod City mayoral candidate Jocelle Batapa-Sigue affirmed she would not concede defeat after last week’s midterm elections, Bacolod City legal officer, Atty. Joselito Bayatan, called on the former city councilor to “accept defeat.” According to the returns, incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Evelio …
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Governor-elect vows to carry out his predecessor’s programs
Lacson earlier revealed the Hinoba-an plant project was suspended By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson said his administration will continue the projects and programs started by his predecessor, outgoing Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. The incoming governor said he will pursue completion of the Negros First Animal Hub at the Panaad …
BTAO: Traffic problems only occur when classes are in session, MassKara
Final MMDA report on Bacolod City traffic pending By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Lt. Colonel Luisito Acebuche, traffic in the city is only a problem when classes are in session, during the MassKara Festival, and throughout the Christmas season. He drew the opinion from a study …
Governor-elect appoints provincial legal officer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson named Atty. Rayfrando Diaz as his provincial legal officer. The newly-appointed official previously served the post during the administration of former Governor Joseph Marañon. He also previously served as Bacolod City legal officer. The incoming governor said he has already invited somebody to serve …
Swimming discouraged at Arevalo oil spill site
After the waters off the coast of Barangay Sto. Niño Sur, located in the Arevalo district of Iloilo City, were affected by oil sludge earlier this week, the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has since advised locals to avoid swimming near the area. “We would like to advise to avoid swimming …
Lacson: Hinoba-an ship recycling plant project suspended
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a meeting with outgoing Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., Governor-elect Eugenio Jose Lacson said, due to pending resolutions surrounding legal issues, the $300 million ship recycling project in Hinoba-an’s Barangay Bacuyangan is suspended. While Marañon has requested the Negros Occidental Provincial Board to pass proposed resolutions granting him …
Road closures, rerouting expected for Inasal Festival this weekend
Original resolution slated the event for the first week of May By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) is anticipating road closures and rerouting this Saturday, when the city observes the Inasal Festival. Last year, the event was referred to as the Manokan Country Inasal Festival. BTAO head, Police Lt. Colonel …
Ceneco rates down
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) yesterday revealed residential rates for May 2019 will see a 7¢ drop from last month, falling from P11.1044 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P11.0280/kWh. According to a statement from the utility co-op, around 72.7 percent of the charges originated from power rate costs, which include …
Telco assures continued services for Huawei users amid US ban
US Commerce Department considers the tech firm a ‘security risk’ Amid the executive order recently-issued by US President Donald Trump banning American firms from utilizing foreign-produced equipment that potentially pose national security threats, effectively banning Chinese firm Huawei, companies such as Google have been forced to suspend business with the tech giant. In response, Globe …
Officials reminded to form transition teams
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded both incoming and outgoing elected officials to form transition teams, which is a requirement before newly-elected officials can take office. According to DILG-Negros Occidental director, Engr. Carmelo Orbista, due to a pending request for a recount, officials in …