By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Tourism Office revealed on Tuesday, November 22, that the city currently lacks hotel room accommodation that would be required to host bigger events for meetings, incentives, conferences/conventions, and exhibitions (MICE). Based on data released by City Tourism Officer Ma. Teresa Manalili, the city currently has a …
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Moratorium on old PUJs apprehension extended
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The moratorium on the apprehension of traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in Bacolod City has been extended, ahead of its initial deadline today. According to Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez, the agreement was made after he met with the representatives of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land …
NegOcc still on guard vs. ASF amid cases drop in Iloilo
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid the reported lowering of African swine fever (ASF) cases in neighboring Iloilo province, the ASF Task Force in Negros Occidental will remain on guard for the entry of pork and pork byproducts in the province. Dr. Placeda Lemana, acting head of the Provincial Veterinary Office, said yesterday that even …
Transport strike looms if apprehension resumes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Operators of the traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in Bacolod City threaten to halt their trips again if the two local land transportation government agencies resume their road apprehension. United Negros Drivers and Operators Center Secretary-General Diego Malacad said in a radio interview, that the 15-day moratorium, agreed upon last …
Issues on NIR revival, sub-regions proposal raised
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has raised several questions regarding a proposal to create two sub-regions for Negros, pending the passage of a bill that would revive the Negros Island Region (NIR). Last week, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez floated the idea of putting up two sub-regions. Benitez …
Mayor wants shift first before apprehension
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez said he wants a transition period to modernized public utility vehicles (PUVs) first before authorities can start apprehending operators of the traditional PUVs. Benitez said on Friday, November 18, that he will talk again with officials from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) …
CDEU to validate brgy execs info in illegal drugs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) of the Bacolod City Police Office will validate information regarding some barangay officials in the city who are allegedly involved in illegal drug activities. CDEU head, Police Lt. Joven Mogato said they will regard such information as mere hearsay for now, until it …
Army troops told: ‘Avoid drinking liquor in public’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The commander of the Philippine Army’s 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IBde) based in Negros Occidental has reminded all Army personnel in the province to avoid drinking liquor in public places. This comes after an Army scout ranger was shot dead in a bar brawl in a restobar at Bacolod City’s …
CENECO congressional inquiry set for Nov. 29
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The House of Representatives Committee on Energy is set to hear an inquiry regarding the complaints hounding the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) on November 29. In a radio interview, Bacolod City lone district Congressman Greg Gasataya said he was informed of the schedule by Committee on Energy chairperson …
Penalties await pork smugglers in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The African swine fever (ASF) Task Force of the Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) will start implementing penalties for those who would smuggle pork and pork products into the province. PVO acting head Dr. Placeda Lemana said under the provincial ordinance, smugglers will be fined not less than …