By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently called the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law a “painful pill we all have to take,” pointing out commodity prices have risen since implementation of the law. However, he said revenue from the tax reform law will fund the “Build, …
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PRO-6 to punish police officers engaged in extramarital affairs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to a recent order by Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, police officers engaged in extramarital affairs face dismissal. The officer justified the position by claiming an officer’s performance in the field is incumbent on how well they take care of their family. According …
Kabankalan City Mayor wants airport plans fast tracked
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco yesterday urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fast track the program of work for the Kabankalan City Airport as it will impact the construction schedule of the facility. “It is up to the DOTr on how they can fast track the [program of work] …
Benitez denies accelerating Charter Change
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez denied Charter Change is being “railroaded,” saying it is going through the proper procedures. He also pointed out, hearings have been conducted by the House Committee on Constitutional Reforms. In addition, Benitez pointed out, President Rodrigo Duterte was already discussing such matters while …
Local journalists protest the Duterte administration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) held a Black Friday rally yesterday afternoon protesting the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, expressing opposition to the recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision to revoke the certificate of incorporation for online news website Rappler on …
Defensor on joining PDP-Laban: We can be relevant
By Paulo Loreto Lim After joining the ruling PDP-Laban during a ceremony earlier this week at the Pototan Astrodome, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. said the move would bring “relevance” to their cause. “We can be relevant,” he proclaimed during the event. “We will actively campaign and support the program of the administration, that we …
Verdicts pending for three cops who pawned service arms –BCPO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, yesterday revealed the verdicts on the three police officers who allegedly pawned their service arms in 2016 are set to be released next week. Back in September 2016, BCPO filed charges before the Bacolod City Prosecutor’s Office against Police …
Most domestic job opportunities are at call centers –DOLE
Additional in-demand jobs include cashiers, janitors By Paulo Loreto Lim Based on data from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), most domestic job opportunities are with business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, or call centers. According to DOLE job search website PhilJobNet, there were 1,029 open call center agent positions listed this past week. Following …
Capiz barangay still at risk
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following evacuations earlier this week by the Capiz Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) after “critical ground movement” was detected Mondayafternoon, which indicates a potential for landslides, an ‘Alert Level 3’ remains over Barangay Agbatuan in Dumarao. Capiz PDRRMO head Esperidion Pelaez reported 48 families have already been evacuated from …
Dinagyang Festival 2018
Miss Iloilo Dinagyang coronation night tonight By Paulo Loreto Lim Coronation night for the 2018 Miss Iloilo Dinagyang crown takes place tonight, January 20, at the University of San Agustin gym. “We are so excited to let our guests experience and witness a grandiose production number,” said Miss Dinagyang Executive Director Alex Soncio. “Miss Iloilo …