By Joland Jose Abraham The Capitol Park and Lagoon is open to the public as of today, December 16, which Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. referred to as “essential.” The governor said the landmark serves as a venue for jogging, exercise, and Zumba; along with a place for the public to relax. Last week, …
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Espinosa terminates MIWD board
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III terminated the five members of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) board of directors, following a recent Supreme Court en banc decision that found Section 3(b) of Presidential Decree 198, or the Provincial Water Utilities Act, which determines appointment powers over the local water district, unconstitutional. Among those given …
1,217 volcanic quakes recorded at Mt. Kanlaon –Phivolcs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As of yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a total of 1,217 volcanic quakes at Mt. Kanlaon, with volcanologists noting the likely cause of the quakes being the intrusion of magma. Volcanologists also recently observed “wispy” emissions of steam coming from the volcano’s summit, …
Three Iloilo City barangays declared ‘drug-free’
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Regional Oversight Committee on the Barangay Drug-Clearing Program recently declared Barangays Luna and Santa Isabel in Iloilo City’s Jaro district, along with Barangay Sampaguita in the city’s City Proper district, as drug-free. “We would like to congratulate these three barangays and their officials,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa …
P2.25B Bacolod City budget approved
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) earlier this week approved the proposed P2.25 billion city budget during their regular session. As earlier reported, the budget is an increase from the previous year, with City Councilor Caesar Distrito, who chairs the appropriations and finance committee, quoting the increase at 12.5 percent. …
Mayor orders all Iloilo City entertainment establishments to close at 2:00 a.m.
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recently issued an executive order mandating all city bars, restaurants, night clubs, and the like to close at 2:00 a.m. on a nightly basis. “The unregulated dispensation of liquor and other intoxicating drinks, even during [the] wee hours of the morning and daytime, [results] in improper and harmful conduct and …
DTI: No noticeable price hike on ‘noche buena’ products
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed, based on recent price monitoring, there have been no noticeable price hikes on ‘noche buena’ products, often purchased amid the holiday season. The agency noted, items such as ham, fruit cocktail, and cheese are being sold at comparable prices to the …
NOPPO finalizes holiday security plans
Police monitoring for stray bullet incidents By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) completed their security plans ahead of this year’s holiday celebrations, with NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., expressing his confidence in the preparedness of law enforcement throughout the province. He noted, beyond deployments to …
Improvements at Capitol Park and Lagoon nearly complete –Provincial Engineer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Improvements to the Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon are nearly complete, according to Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa, who noted, Ayala Land, Inc. has already addressed eight of the 10 requirements put forward by the provincial government. He said the last two items will be completed within the week. Christmas …
BCPO releases list of banned firecrackers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday released a list of banned firecrackers, ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations. BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said any firecrackers or pyrotechnics below a three-second fuse with 0.2 grams of explosive powder are prohibited, according to RA 7183, …