Bulalacao: Negros is a ‘hub’ for drugs By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, said illegal drugs remain a “big problem” in the Western Visayas, especially in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City. According to Bulalacao, drugs are a particular problem in Negros because the island …
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‘Oplan Clean Rider’ begins today
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ‘Oplan Clean Rider’ campaign, which seeks to crackdown on criminal activity committed by motorcyclists, particularly riding-in-tandem suspects, begins today, August 1. “One of our problems now are crimes committed by motorcycle riding-in-tandem or motorcycle-riding suspects,” said Police Regional Office-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Joem Malong. “The PNP is trying to address …
Iloilo City Charter Day declared a special non-working holiday
President Rodrigo Duterte recently declared Iloilo City’s Charter Day, August 25, a special non-working holiday in the city. “This means a lot for us,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III, who also offered his appreciation for the president’s directive. The city’s month-long Charter Day observance kicked off earlier this week. 2018 marks the city’s …
Provincial official pushes for lifestyle checks on government staff
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to a request by Task Force Kasanag national commander John Chiong for the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct lifestyle checks on three provincial government department heads, acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, recently suggested they should all be reviewed. “[They] should not only conduct …
Victorias City barangay captain ousts incumbent Liga president
Love Negros-backed Pepillo: The result is a ‘baseline’ for 2019 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Love Negros-backed Barangay 9 Captain Jovie Pepillo of Victorias City ousted incumbent Negros Occidental Liga ng mga Barangay (Liga) President Anabelle Bermudo of La Carlota City, earning 19 out of 31 votes during elections held yesterday morning at the Seda …
Megaworld unveils P28B ‘Upper East’ project
The property will be ‘flood-proof’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Megaworld Corporation yesterday unveiled its new P28 billion ‘Upper East’ project, which will be constructed near the Bacolod City Government Center. During a press conference, Megaworld-Bacolod Sales and Marketing Vice President Rachelle Peñaflorida said the project would become the city’s newest and modern central …
SALN reveals Ang as the richest Sangguniang Panlungsod member
City Councilor’s net worth: Nearly P50M By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent release of Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) belonging to members of the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), City Councilor Em Ang was revealed to be the richest with P49,091,000 reported. She is followed by Bacolod City Vice Mayor …
Iloilo City Charter Day observance underway
The Iloilo City government kicked off their month-long Charter Day observance yesterday with a street dance at City Hall. 2018 marks the city’s 81st Charter Day celebration. “This celebration reminds us, after so many years since our cityhood, Iloilo City continues to grow and achieve so much,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “We …
Provincial Liga selects a president today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Liga ng mga Barangay (Liga) will be electing officers, including president, this morning at the Seda Hotel in Bacolod City. Incumbent Provincial Liga President Anabelle Bermudo of La Carlota City is being challenged by Barangay 9 Captain Jovie Pepillo of Victorias City, who is reportedly backed …
Over P85M provided for Boracay residents since closure –DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reportedly provided a total of 85.9 million in livelihood assistance for Boracay residents since the closure of the resort island, which began back in April. Around 5,733 families have benefited from the Sustainable Livelihood Program, which seeks to provide economic opportunities through skills training, along with …