During a recent meeting at City Mall Boracay, Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Arturo P. Boncato encouraged those gathered to report non-compliant local establishments. Since the popular tourist destination’s reopening last October, establishments on the island are required to comply by regulations set by the DOT; Department of the Interior and Local Government; Department of …
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Early morning quakes strike the Western Visayas, Negros Oriental
2.1-magnitude tremor recorded in Candoni yesterday afternoon The Western Visayas, along with Negros Oriental, experienced several minor earthquakes yesterday. Seismic activity began around 12:40 a.m. when a 2.1-magnitude earthquake struck south of Isabela. This was followed by a 2.3-magnitude tremor just north of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras at 1:55 a.m.; then Valencia, Negros Oriental was …
Mayor considers filing cybercrime charges over social media posts
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the viral social media post suggesting President Rodrigo Duterte was upset with Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia over the death of deputy Police Station 6 commander, Senior Police Officer 4 Oscar Exaltado, which circulated last month, the mayor said he may file cybercrime charges against former Bacolod City …
Isabela to host HNP rally later this month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor yesterday revealed his town will host a Hugpong ng Pagbabago grand rally later this month, March 25, which will be led by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The mayor said he has conferred with former Negros Occidental fourth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer, who is currently …
Duterte: I have a serious problem with the church
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his criticism of the Catholic Church last Friday over statements made against his administration, affirming, he has “a serious problem with the church.” During his speech before the PDP-Laban campaign rally at the Victorias City Coliseum, the president said priests should stop using the pulpit, …
Marcos on sugar liberalization: It needs to be studied
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Incumbent Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, said the proposal surrounding sugar import liberalization should be studied carefully. Marcos, who campaigned alongside President Rodrigo Duterte in Victorias City last Friday, said, despite sugar prices in Negros trending around P1,400 per bag, traders are still making “too much profit.” “Once it …
President vows more land distribution in Negros Occidental
During his visit to Negros Occidental last week, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to distribute more land in the province. While speaking in Sagay City last Friday, the president distributed 3,423 certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs). “I, too, want land reform and for the poor,” he stated. The president went on to say, by the …
Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge surveying underway
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Surveying of the proposed Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge is currently being conducted. Based on information from a letter signed by CCCC Highway Consultants Co. Ltd Philippines, General Manager Lyu Gaohu announced the feasibility study on the bridges is part of the technical assistance provided by the People’s Republic of China. He …
50,000 attend PDP-Laban rally in Victorias City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An estimated 50,000 people attended yesterday’s PDP-Laban campaign rally in Victorias City. Incumbent Negros Occidental third district Congressman Alfredo Benitez said, in order to accommodate the huge crowd, they setup a giant monitor screen and makeshift stage at an adjacent open field. The outgoing congressman said the Victorias City Coliseum …
Benitez backs release of ‘narco’ politicians list
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez expressed support for the release of the list containing the names of politicians allegedly involved in illegal drug activities. According to Benitez, it has been very difficult to end illegal drugs in the country because of protections provided by some politicians. The …