The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) recently opened 25 Wi-Fi connectivity sites across Iloilo City as part of the Free Internet Access in Public Places Project, often referred to as “Pipol Konek.” “I am optimistic that these connections will not only give opportunities, but will also be sources of hope for the people,” …
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Union wants media role omitted in drugs act
The law puts journalists at risk –NUJP During last month’s National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) National Congress, a resolution was passed urging revisions to RA 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, seeking the ascribed role for journalists be removed. According to Section 21 (1), when an inventory is gathered following …
Leonardia not deterred over Tanauan City mayor assassination
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday affirmed the recent murder of Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili last Monday will not deter him. According to Leonardia, there are “certain occupational risks and hazards” as a local chief executive, adding, he “just has to live with the matter.” He called the …
BTAO appeals for understanding on traffic
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to complaints regarding heavy traffic in Bacolod City, Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, yesterday appealed for understanding. Acebuche said most of the traffic is caused by the ongoing road repair projects, particularly along the Alijis-Mansilingan-Murcia and Taculing roads. He added, the ongoing Department …
UNO-R installs new president today
Rev. Fr. Don Hormillosa Besana will officially be installed as the next president of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) today, following a Mass of the Holy Spirit. Besana will become the school’s 17th president. The program will begin with a relinquishment message by outgoing UNO-R president, Rev. Fr. Eduardo S. Celiz, Jr., and will …
One suspected leptospirosis death in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, confirmed there is one suspected leptospirosis-related death in the city. During a press conference held yesterday morning, as of June 23, they have recorded 13 suspected leptospirosis cases in the city. Tan explained the cases are …
Bacolod City dengue cases drop by around 40%
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) yesterday said the number of dengue cases this year has dropped by 40.7 percent as compared to 2017. CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, said based on data gathered between January 1 and June 23 of this year, they have …
303IB still open for local peace talks
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander yesterday said they are still open to local peace talks with rebels operating in the province despite pronouncements made by Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) founder Jose Ma. Sison and ending peace negotiations with the government. 303IB commander, …
Bacolod City Comelec office swamped on first day of voter registration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Bacolod City was swamped last Monday, the first day for voter registration. Comelec-Bacolod elections supervisor, Atty. Mavil Majarucon-Sia, explained the increase was because there is no transfer of registration from the earlier barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls to the 2019 midterm elections. …
Escalante City official lauds plea bargain guidelines for drug suspects
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Escalante City Prosecutor Ranela dela Fuente yesterday lauded the new Department of Justice (DOJ) guidelines on entering plea bargains for drug suspects, calling them “good.” The guidelines were introduced last month, amending RA 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2000. The city prosecutor noted, those who plead …