By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The commander of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Bacolod, Lieutenant Jimmy Oliver Vingno, said they will soon begin mandating registration for all boats operating in Negros Occidental, in response to the recent Abu Sayyaf attack in Bohol, wherein the terror groups operated three motor boats to transport themselves …
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Senate agrees on creation of sugar industry committee Sugar stakeholders remain in doubt
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senator Cynthia Villar, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, yesterday said, during the senate hearing on the sugar industry, she is pushing for a settlement of the issues hounding the industry, with the committee agreeing to the creation of a sugar industry consultative committee. “The industry wants P1,500 for …
Senate committee begins high fructose corn syrup hearings today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Senate Committee on Agriculture, chaired by Senator Cynthia Villar, will conduct a hearing on the unregulated importation of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) today at 1:00 p.m. Among those invited to attend the hearing are Sugar Alliance of the Philippines (SAP) spokesperson, Atty. Emilio Yulo; Wennie Sancho and Hernane …
In light of Bohol attack, PRO-18 tells officers to remain vigilant
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the deadly attack by terror group Abu Sayyaf last week in Bohol, Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) requested their officers to remain vigilant. PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said cops, especially those under the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), were ordered to conduct more patrols, particularly along …
Tan announces intentions to run for Congress in 2019 GP City Councilor ‘doesn’t mind’ rumored Puentevella links
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan, who topped the polls for city council in last year’s elections, announced his plans yesterday to run for Congress in 2019. With the possibility of a second congressional district for the city, Tan noted, he will still pursue the position even if he is forced …
NIR position papers sought for cabinet presentation Presidential Assistant: NIR can operate on P1B
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As a special guest of the Negros Press Club over the weekend, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino said he recently requested for position papers on the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR) from local leaders, which he said will be presented at the next cabinet meeting. …
Abu Sayyaf movement in Sulu Sea, no direct threat to Negros Occidental –PCG
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) station in Bacolod City recently received intelligence suggesting the Abu Sayyaf terror group was currently on the move in the Sulu Sea, but no direct threats were reported for Negros Occidental. “We have not received any direct threats for southern Negros, but the PCG is …
Bukidnon Governor floats conspiracy theory to kill local sugar industry
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a recent official visit to Bacolod City, Bukidnon Governor Jose Zubiri claimed multi-national companies are trying to spark a war between the sugar and corn industry, with the end goal of destroying the local sugar industry and setting up a high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) plant in the country. …
DILG Undersecretary thanks Sueno for supporting NIR
By Paulo Loreto Lim Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo offered his appreciation for ousted DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno for his advocacy of the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). “I have been thankful to [Sueno] for his support for NIR,” he stated. Following his dismissal, Negros Occidental Vice …
President sacks DILG Secretary; Vice Governor: NIR lost a champion Board Member endorses USec Jesus Hinlo for DILG OIC
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the decision by President Rodrigo Duterte to fire Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael Sueno over corruption allegations, Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the Negros Island Region (NIR) lost a champion for the cause. “NIR’s fate will now depend on who will …