A 2.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded around 4:11 a.m. yesterday with an epicenter just west of Leon, Iloilo. A Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletin indicating no damage was recorded due to the incident, nor were there any anticipated aftershocks. Earthquakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 in magnitude are often classified as a Level 1 …
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Media security task force holds seminar in Iloilo
Journalist safety has improved –Undersecretary By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) held a seminar yesterday on the operational guidelines of Administrative Order No. 1, which seeks to protect the lives of Filipino journalists. The event was held at the Iloilo Convention Center, located in Iloilo City’s …
Puentevella slams city gov’t plans to borrow P1.7B loan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella yesterday slammed plans by the current city government to borrow a P1.7 billion loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines. During a press conference, he called out incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia for previously borrowing several loans during past administrations, saying, …
Today is World Soil Day
The United Nations observes World Soil Day every December 5 as a means of recognizing the importance of soil. The international organization refers to soil as “a critical component of the natural system” and “a vital contributor to human well-being.” “The sustainability of soils is key to addressing the pressures of a growing population and …
Antique-Clark service begins later this month
Philippine Airlines will be launching service between Evelio Javier Airport in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique and Clark International Airport later this month, December 16, with flights scheduled between the two destinations every Tuesday and Sunday. After initially approving the route, the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) had been assisting the province in improving tourism …
Congressional candidate calls Bacolod City traffic ‘intolerable’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella criticized the current city government on its handling of traffic, calling the situation “intolerable.” “During my time, the traffic was not really a problem; and now you have to bring in the MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority)?” he questioned. “It’s an insult that …
Governor voices support for more military deployments
Marañon: We have been requesting additional troops By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday voiced support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to deploy additional troops to Negros Occidental, noting, Negros should have a minimum of four battalions of troops in order to ensure peace and order. He pointed …
Negros Oriental struck by two Sunday earthquakes
Negros Oriental experienced two Sunday night earthquakes with a 2.5.magnitude tremor striking west of Valencia at 8:20 p.m. and a 2.1-magnitude quake occurring just east of Mabinay around 9:54 p.m. According to subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology bulletins, there were no reported damages as a result of either incident, nor were there any …
Marañon affirms anti-coal stance, lauds dioceses for taking same position
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday affirmed his position opposing the proposed coal-fired power plant in San Carlos City. “This [has been] one of our advocacies for a long time,” he stated. “My [stance] is non-negotiable.” The governor also lauded the four dioceses in Negros for taking the …
Provincial gov’t issues warning regarding employment scam
According to the Negros Occidental provincial government, an individual is reportedly collecting money from locals with the expectation of a government job in exchange. In a statement released by the provincial government, acting Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, affirmed nobody has been authorized to conduct such activity. She added, in terms of employment, those matters …