The Iloilo City Council unanimously passed the so-called “Poop and Scoop” ordinance yesterday, which requires city residents to keep their pets on a leash and to clean up after them. The ordinance, penned by City Councilor Jose Efrain ‘Jay’ Treñas, also requires owners to register their pet with the City Veterinary Office after the animal …
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Leonardia on Paduano-Sayson tandem: May they live happily ever after
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday said he is unaffected by talks claiming Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano may challenge him for mayor in 2019 with former Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson as his running mate. “I have no reaction, may they live happily ever after,” Leonardia said. …
Diocese alarmed over killings of priests in Luzon
Gonzales: The church is being persecuted By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The head of the Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center (SAC) yesterday said they are alarmed over the recent killings of priests in Luzon, particularly the recent shooting of 40-year-old Fr. Richmond Nilo in Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija over the weekend. SAC head, …
Calatrava killer claims he was compelled by Poseidon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The suspect in the recent killing of three children in Calatrava, Negros Occidental claimed he was ordered by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, to commit the crime. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Calatrava municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector John Joel Batusbatusan, said 21-year-old John Mark …
Martial Law victims accuse lawyer of threats, extortion
Gorgonio: I provided legal services for them By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Martial Law victims who received their respective claims from the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) yesterday claimed a certain Atty. Rey Gorgonio threatened them and reportedly demanded 20 percent of their reparations. During a press conference at the Negros Press Cub, …
Paduano may challenge Leonardia for mayor next year
Rumors surfaced earlier this year regarding 2019 run By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During the mass oath-taking for Bacolod City barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials, which took place last week at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center, Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano revealed he is considering running for Bacolod City mayor. He also …
4.1-magnitude quake strikes Sipalay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sipalay City was rocked by a 4.1-magnitude earthquake Saturday morning, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) pinpointing the epicenter location three kilometers northwest of the city. Based on data from the agency, Intensity IV, described as “moderately strong” with vibrations similar to the passing of a …
120th Independence Day: GSIS President to speak at Bacolod City observance
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) president, Atty. Clint Aranas, will serve as speaker and guest of honor for the Bacolod City Independence Day observance, tomorrow, June 12, at the Bacolod Public Plaza. “We find his involvement very meaningful,” Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said of Aranas. Events will begin with a flag raising ceremony at …
Rainy season underway
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) officially declared the start of the rainy season yesterday. In an official statement released by the weather bureau, they explained the declaration was based on parameters in which rainfall criteria must satisfy, what they referred to as, Type 1 climate …
Mutilated livestock found in La Castellana
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Farm livestock at Hacienda Najalinan, Barangay Robles in La Castellana were found severely mutilated yesterday morning. Among the killed animals were one carabao, six cattle, and one pig. In a radio interview with local purok leader Evelyn Balajang, the mutilation of farm animals initially started last month, when animals …