By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga San Enrique Mayor Jilson Tubillara said he has ordered an investigation after a portion of the riverbed in the Candaguit River rose out of the water last week. In a radio interview yesterday afternoon, Tubillara said the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) recommended the probe in …
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Another court dismisses Ortiz-Muelle Loney squatters case
By Paulo Loreto Lim After the Regional Trial Court (RTC) dismissed the case brought forward by informal settlers along Ortiz-Muelle Loney Streets in the City Proper district of Iloilo City against then-Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and the Task Force on Anti-Squatting and Illegal Structures (ASIS) back in August of this year, the Municipal Trial …
Sipalay City Police Chief assures impartiality in mining dispute
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the ongoing ownership dispute at the closed Maricalum Mining Corporation (MMC) site in Sipalay City, local police chief, Police Chief Inspector Romeo Vargas, during a recent interview, vowed to remain impartial on the matter. After National Mines and Allied Workers Union (NAMAWU) Local 103 President Melecio Libo-on, Jr. …
Local PUJ operators cancel two-day transport strike planned for today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Transport groups in Bacolod City announced the cancellation of their two-day transport strike, which was originally set for today. United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC) Secretary-General Diego Malacad said the strike was cancelled after an agreement was reached between transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator …
Mayor optimistic Sandiganbayan will render furniture case in his favor
Leonardia: We have valid reasons to be hopeful By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia released a statement yesterday expressing his hope the Sandiganbayan, which is hearing criminal proceedings regarding the P50 million purchase of furniture and fixtures for the Bacolod City Government Center in 2008, will render a decision in …
Several private armed groups still operating throughout Negros Occidental –TFK
Chiong: They are being maintained by politicians, sugar planters By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Task Force Kasanag (TFK) National Commander John Chiong, during a press conference over the weekend, said several private armed groups are still operating in Negros Occidental, particularly in the northern part of the province. “I have personally witnessed the presence …
Portion of riverbed rises in San Enrique following small earthquake
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Fishermen from Purok Malipayon in Barangay Sibucao, San Enrique, Negros Occidental expressed their fears in a radio interview over the weekend after a portion of the riverbed in the Candaguit River rose out of the water. Rex Nebril and Ernesto Suanico said they were fishing when the earthquake occurred. …
BCPO vows to maintain police visibility despite lacking personnel
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite an admitted lack of personnel, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said they are capable of maintaining police visibility. According to Ebreo, the BCPO currently has a total of 680 police officers, with an additional 311 personnel from the Regional Public Safety Battalion-Region …
Congressman suggests ongoing price manipulation among sugar traders
Benitez: I will file a resolution calling for an inquiry into the matter By Paulo Loreto Lim Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez yesterday echoed the call of sugarcane planters, who recently demanded the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) conduct an investigation into dropping “mill gate prices,” revealing plans to convene a congressional investigation. “I …
Sipalay City miners’ union anticipate presidential intervention
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid the ongoing ownership dispute over the closed Maricalum Mining Corporation (MMC) site in Sipalay City, National Mines and Allied Workers Union (NAMAWU) Local 103 President Melecio Libo-on, Jr. told members of the media yesterday their group is confident President Rodrigo Duterte will intervene on the matter. “Many of us …