Candidates running unopposed The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) will be holding district elections today, March 24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at various precincts. The contested areas include District II, which includes barangays Taculing, Felisa, Handumanan, Cabug, Pahanocoy, Sum-ag, Punta Taytay, Tangub, and Alijis; District III, which covers barangays 17 through …
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Espinosa encourages city residents to participate in Earth Hour
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently issued a memorandum calling for all city residents to participate in Earth Hour, which takes place today, March 24, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. “The entire world [has] become witness to the occurrence of horrifying calamities brought about by climate change,” he wrote. “[Earth Hour] is an …
Bacolod priest slams passage of divorce bill
Gonzales: People must ‘return to God’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center (SAC) head, Rev. Fr. Chris Gonzales, yesterday criticized the passage of House Bill 7303, the bill seeking to legalize divorce. According to Gonzales, it is “sad” a lot of congressmen are ready to push the proposed …
Holy Week
PRO-6 security preparations complete By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) personnel have completed all security preparations associated with the upcoming Holy Week observance, which begins on Sunday, March 24. PRO-6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, said, as part of their “heightened alert” status, all police in the region have changed …
25th Panaad sa Negros Festival
PNP declares gun ban in Barangay Mansilingan By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday issued a memorandum, declaring a gun ban for Barangay Mansilingan in Bacolod City during the upcoming 25th Panaad sa Negros Festival. Based on documents forwarded by Provincial Executive Assistant Eric Loretizo and signed by PNP Director General …
Holy Week
PRO-6, BCPO offer advice for residents going on vacation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) and the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) issued several safety tips yesterday for residents who will be going out of town during the upcoming Holy Week observance. Based on the pamphlet released by the PRO-6 Regional …
GAWA urges SRA board member to block high fructose corn syrup reclassification
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) Secretary-General Wennie Sancho issued a letter to Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) board member, Atty. Dino Yulo, after their group received information claiming several beverage companies are trying to convince the SRA to reclassify high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Sancho said the companies are seeking …
Local DILG to sue barangay officials non-compliant with BADAC requirements
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay captains who fail to submit lists of drug users, peddlers, and protectors operating within their communities will face administrative charges, according to a statement made yesterday by Negros Occidental Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Director Carmelo Orbista. Orbista explained the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) is …
Hinigaran police chief shooter faces attempted murder charges
Suspect reported to be listed on a drugs watchlist By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The suspect in the shooting of Hinigaran municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Jake Barila, faces attempted murder charges following the incident that occurred at Hacienda Manlukaw in the town’s Barangay Palayog last Wednesday. Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, …
3ID warns of possible NPA ‘atrocities’
during anniversary observance By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) yesterday released a warning to the public of potential ‘atrocities’ associated with the upcoming New People’s Army (NPA) anniversary, set to take place next week, March 29. 3ID Commander, Brigadier General Dinoh Dolina, said the public should remain …