Leonardia: It is too early for politics By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he has not made any preparations for the 2019 elections, saying he would rather prioritize his duties as mayor. “What is happening in the province is not exactly the same here in Bacolod,” he said. Currently, …
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Do not give money to beggars –DSSD
Tero: They get used to begging instead of finding work By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head Pacita Tero recently advised locals not to give money to beggars, citing an influx as the “-ber months” have started. She said the reason they return to the city …
Local DENR insists ‘three years of garbage’ was hauled in 23 days
After it was reported three years of garbage was hauled from resort destination Boracay in a span of 23 days, both Senators Loren Legarda and Cynthia Villar expressed their doubts about the finding during a budget hearing last week. However, Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) Director Jim Sampulna affirms the report is …
Congressman admits Magsaysay flyover will not be completed in time for MassKara
By Paulo Loreto Lim After previously reporting the ongoing construction of the Magsaysay flyover, along Araneta Street, was on schedule and projecting it could be done by October, in time for the MassKara Festival, Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya admitted it would not be completed that early. He reiterated the flyover’s initial completion …
City to remove illegal settlers from Vendor’s Plaza
Orola: Settlers have constructed houses inside By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government announced illegal settlers at the Vendor’s Plaza, located across from a major shopping mall in the city, would be vacated from the facility beginning next week. According to City Administrator John Orola, over 50 illegal settlers have already been …
City officials insist Iloilo City Mayor did not flee to Japan
After Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, who has been under scrutiny for suspected links to illegal drugs, left for Japan last week, city officials have been dispelling rumors the mayor and his family fled the city. City Administrator, Atty. Hernando Galvez, and the mayor’s spokesperson, Atty. Mark Piad, said Mabilog is in Japan to …
BCPO identifies eight drug lords operating in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In the aftermath of the recent death of top Western Visayas drug lord Richard ‘Buang’ Prevendido, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday validated a list of local drug lords and identified eight operating in the city. BCPO acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, refused to name the …
PRO-6 names Bolivar as the next target
Following the death of the top Western Visayas drug lord Richard ‘Buang’ Prevendido last Friday, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, named Ernesto ‘Erning’ Bolivar as their next target. Bolivar currently has a warrant for his arrest in violation of RA 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, …
Himamaylan City Mayor: Love Negros endorsed me
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During the recent inauguration of the new Himamaylan City Hall, Mayor Agustin Ernesto Bascon said the Love Negros political coalition offered their endorsement if he were to run for Negros Occidental fifth district representative, set to be vacated by incumbent Rep. Alejandro Mirasol in 2019. However, Bascon said he …
Hinigaran Mayor claims top drug personality fled town Arceo: A result of taking control of the municipal police
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hinigaran Mayor Jose Nadie Arceo yesterday claimed Jessie Ramos, the top drug personality operating in the municipality, has fled town. “This is the result of me having control over the town police chief,” the mayor stated. Police Chief Inspector Jake Barilla was recently named municipal police chief after Arceo previously …