By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The local chapter of Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (Spark) called on the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday to immediately revoke the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, following complaints surrounding rising prices on primary commodities. In an email, Spark spokesperson Joanne Lim, said officials “lied” about the …
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Roxas considering 2019 run
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga 2016 presidential candidate Mar Roxas revealed he is currently considering plans for a run in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. In a radio report yesterday morning, during a press conference in Capiz, Roxas said he is considering a local-level position in the province but said he is still “studying …
Silliman University enters partnership promoting indigenous learning
Silliman University recently signed a partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Development Academy of the Philippines to promote indigenous learning systems, along with non-formal education. The partnership will extend and expand the alternative learning system. According to DepEd, the alternative learning system serves as a substitute for formal education in instances where …
Suspected NPA member arrested in Ilog
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) member was arrested while allegedly attempting to extort money from locals over the weekend at Sitio Gusnit in Barangay Pinggot, Ilog, Negros Occidental. Authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Reymark Pedro, a native of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, who reportedly also goes by …
Flag Days underway
National Flag Days began yesterday, which kicks off the country’s Independence Day celebration, which takes place next month, June 12. During this time, flags are displayed in both homes and public areas. According to Chapter 1(B), Section 7 of RA 8491, or Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, displays of the Philippine flag are …
Diocese of Kabankalan bishop formally ordained
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Monsignor Louie Galbines was formally consecrated as bishop yesterday morning at the San Sebastian Cathedral and is set to take his new post as head of the Diocese of Kabankalan today, May 29. The episcopal ordination was attended by bishops from across the country, led by former Manila Archbishop …
Rising oil prices are not due to TRAIN Law –DOE Secretary
Cusi: Rising fuel prices will impact electricity rates By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi insisted rising oil prices are not the result of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, calling it an “external problem.” Cusi, who attended the 6th Northern Negros Electric Cooperative Annual …
Charges filed against Sestoso killers
Suspects reportedly have NPA links By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Murder charges have been filed against the motorcycle-riding gunmen who shot and killed Dumaguete City-based radio broadcaster Edmund Sestoso last April 30. Lourdes Sestoso, wife of the slain 50-year-old broadcaster, appeared before the City Prosecutor’s Office last Friday to file charges against John and Peter …
Comelec reminds barangay/SK candidates to submit SOCEs
Capiz Commission on Elections (Comelec) election supervisor, Atty. Wil Arceño, reminded all candidates in the recent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections to file their statement of election contributions and expenditures (SOCE) before June 13. While both winning and losing candidates are required to submit the said document, winning candidates found to be out of compliance …
Family of slain Ilonggo OFW receives over P300K in assistance
With the remains of 34-year-old Angelo Camen Claveria of Cabatuan, Iloilo, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) whose body was found last month in a septic tank in Hwaseong City, South Korea, back home yesterday, May 27, various government agencies have since provided around P305,000 in financial assistance. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-Region VI Director IV Albert …