The United Nations recognizes every November 25th as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Enacted in 1993 by the UN General Assembly, the observance seeks an end to acts of physical, sexual, and psychological violence committed against women. The UN declaration on the matter called violence against women “an obstacle to the …
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Charges may be filed following Metro Inn ‘takeover’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Metro Inn owner Catherine Brios and her legal adviser, Atty. Joemax Ortiz, may file charges against the former’s estranged husband, businessman Francis Cabuga, after his attempted takeover of the lodging establishment last Monday. In a press conference yesterday, Brios said, she was forced to destroy the hotel’s glass doors …
Metro Inn back in operation
Following last Monday’s takeover of the Metro Inn in Bacolod City, which resulted in the front door being closed off, a release by the hotel confirmed the lodging facility is back in operations. “The hotel is back in operation and hotel guests have started to check in,” the release stated. The statement also clarified there …
Tropical Depression Samuel
Provincial government declares ‘Red Alert,’ class cancellations announced By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to anticipated arrival of Tropical Depression Samuel, acting Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson raised the alert status from “Blue” to “Red,” which indicates emergency personnel and disaster risk reduction agencies must be on duty to monitor the storm and …
Legal fight leads to Metro Inn takeover
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent legal quarrel between businessman Francis Cabuga and his wife Catherine Brios that ended in a “standoff,” the former and his legal team forcibly took over the Metro Inn Hotel, located as 6th-Lacson Streets in Bacolod City, last Monday night. In a radio interview yesterday, Brios’ legal counsel, …
Tropical Depression Samuel
Iloilo City government encourages residents to be prepared The Iloilo City government recently called on city residents to be prepared for the onset of Tropical Depression Samuel, which is expected to strike the city today. “We encourage people to prepare ready-to-eat food packs, store water, and pack clothes in case of evacuation,” said Iloilo City …
Tropical Depression Samuel
Passengers stranded across the Western Visayas due to suspended sea travel By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Passengers and cargo were left stranded at various ports across the Western Visayas after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended all sea travel in response to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placing the region under …
Tropical Depression Samuel
Governor raises ‘Blue Alert’ over Negros Occidental disaster offices By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. raised the alert status for all disaster offices in the province ahead of Tropical Depression Samuel’s expected visit. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) head Zeaphard Caelian confirmed an emergency meeting was held yesterday, …
Bacolod City to question COA regarding P1.9B in alleged cash advances
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to a November 18 report in the Manila Bulletin entitled “COA questions Bacolod’s P1.9 billion unliquidated accounts,” Bacolod City Accountant Ma. Corazon Cardel said they plan on questioning the Commission on Audit (COA) office in the city regarding the matter. During a press conference yesterday at the Bacolod …
14th month pay released for provincial government employees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial government employees flocked to ATMs yesterday after the Provincial Treasurer’s Office revealed 14th month bonuses were released. Although, while funding began distribution yesterday, acting Negros Occidental Provincial Àdministrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, said actual disbursement will depend on the individual department. Under Department of Budget and Management Circular …