P935M cleared for ‘infrastructure services’ The Provincial Development Council (PDC), presided over by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., yesterday approved an P8 billion annual investment plan for 2019 with just over P4.3 billion earmarked for social services. Other sectors with over P1 billion allotted include nearly P1.5 billion for economic development and around …
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Iloilo City monorail feasibility study ‘very positive’ –City Official
According to Iloilo City Local Economic Investment and Promotions Office (LEIPO) head Ritchel Gavan, BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd., the automobile manufacturer based in Xi’an, China conducting a feasibility study into a proposed monorail system for Iloilo City, revealed the results are “very positive.” She called the project “highly feasible” based on pre-feasibility determinations but …
Flooding will reduce after Lacson Street project is complete –DPWH
Engineer: Work has been affected by rainy weather By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief of the construction section in Bacolod City assured city residents flooding along Lacson Street will reduce once the drainage system currently being installed is complete, which is expected by this year. …
Senator supports developing Guimaras ‘mango school’
While speaking during the opening of the 20th National Mango Congress in Guimaras recently, Senator Cynthia Villar, who serves as Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food chair, said growing Guimaras mangoes, considered the sweetest variety in the country, could be formally taught. “Guimaras has [the National Mango Research and Development Center],” she said. “Whatever the …
Espinosa on alleged SK Federation meddling by Treñas: No comment
When asked about allegations of meddling in the recent Iloilo City Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation elections by Iloilo City lone district Rep. Jerry P. Treñas, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III refused to comment on the matter. “I don’t want to divide the youth,” he explained. “Kon ano ang resulta (whatever the result), we will …
Grenade thrown at Bacong mayor’s home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one person was wounded after unidentified suspects threw a grenade late Tuesday evening at a home owned by Mayor Jocelyn Alviola of Bacong, Negros Oriental. Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Diane Jane Justiniano, the common-law wife of Alviola’s son. Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) spokesperson, Police …
Another kagawad shot dead
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Another barangay kagawad was shot dead by still-unidentified suspects Tuesday night in Barangay Gatuslao, Candoni, Negros Occidental. The police identified the fatality as 58-year-old Willie Castro, a resident of the said area. Candoni municipal police chief, Police Senior Inspector Jennick Bermudez, said, around 7:00 p.m., the victim left his …
CDRRMO: Rainy season yet to be declared
No word on last weekend’s flooding By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) yesterday said the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has yet to declare the start of the rainy season. CDRRMO cluster head, Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, said the rainy season should …
Insurgent attacks are isolated incidents –PNP Chief
During his recent visit to Negros Occidental, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde called insurgent attacks, from groups including the New People’s Army (NPA), “isolated” incidents. “These insurgency attacks are isolated cases and we can focus on these areas,” he said. The PNP chief pointed out, while the police may not be fully …
Nearly 2,000 workers needed to clean Boracay wetlands
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6), 1,932 workers are needed to clean wetlands on shuttered resort island Boracay. The largest of these wetlands is located in the island’s Barangay Balabag, measuring 10.35 hectares. DENR estimates the area alone will need 774 workers. The clean-up began yesterday with workers supplied by …