The legal team for dismissed Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said they plan on filing a temporary restraining order against the recent dismissal order handed down by the Office of the Ombudsman. The mayor, who was dismissed on grounds of “serious dishonesty” and “unlawful acquisition of wealth,” has been out of the country since …
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Iloilo Governor: No interest in running for Iloilo City Mayor
Following the dismissal of Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, who has been out of the country since the end of August, and with Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa III assuming full mayoral powers over the city, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. denied he had intentions of seeking the position in 2019. “Indi ako iya interesado …
Gasataya proposes House Resolution to probe death of Tangub teen
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya recently announced plans to file a resolution before the House of Representatives to investigate the death of 17-year-old Archie Filonco Odsigue, who was shot by police during an operation. According to police records, Odsigue was caught stealing several items from a scrap shop and …
Liberal Party targets Duterte administration in response to Serenio accusations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to an affidavit executed by former Berya drug group member Ricky Serenio, where he accused 2016 Liberal Party (LP) presidential candidate Mar Roxas, Senator Franklin Drilon, and dismissed Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of protecting slain drug lord Melvin Odicta, Sr., the LP came out with an …
Leonardia to give SOCA today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia is scheduled to give his State of the City Address (SOCA) today. Based on report released by the Bacolod City Public Information Office, Leonardia will give his address at the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) session hall of the Bacolod City Government Center at 4:00 p.m. He is …
Ombudsman: Mabilog dismissed
The Office of the Ombudsman released a dismissal order yesterday for Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog on grounds of “serious dishonesty” and “unlawful acquisition of wealth.” The mayor, who has been out of the country since the end of August, was also penalized with perpetual disqualification, making ineligible to seek public office in the …
Ferrer to file charges against Huelar next week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Negros Occidental fourth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer yesterday said he plans to file charges against former Barangay 35 Captain Manuel ‘Maui’ Huelar next week, after being named, alongside his wife, incumbent fourth district Rep. Juliet Ferrer, in an affidavit regarding an alleged drug trade within the Sta. Clara …
Provincial team looking into dengue-related deaths in Negros Occidental
By Paulo Loreto Lim According to the Provincial Health Office (PHO), a recent dengue-related death in Sagay City notched up the number of deaths associated with the virus to 32 this year. Last week, data from the PHO revealed a total 31 dengue-related deaths had been recorded in Negros Occidental this year, an addition …
Welcome ceremony for Negrense troops moved to Monday
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The welcome ceremony for members of the 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) who have recently returned from Marawi City, originally scheduled for today, was moved to Monday. A reliable source working for the Negros Occidental Governor’s Office, who has asked for anonymity, said it was moved since Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. …
Missing college student found in Sum-ag
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A missing college student was recently found along the national highway in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City, late Wednesday night, after going viral on social media. Police identified the student as 19-year-old Ma. Cristina Tumbis, a resident of San Enrique, Negros Occidental, and an accountancy student at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos …