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By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael Sueno confirmed the country is facing sanctions from the United States and the European Union over alleged human rights violations committed during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. He noted, in a press conference, yesterday, during the Association of Southeast …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Stephen Paduano labeled the impeachment complaint filed by Magdalo Party-list Rep. Gary Alejano as “politics.” “Impeachment, as a legal process to unseat a sitting government official, is all politics,” he stated. “Those who push for this process, for sure, have their own political agenda.” Paduano believes one …

By Tara Yap In order to address impending water shortages, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) is pushing for local government units (LGUs) in the Western Visayas to practice rainwater harvesting. “LGUs must sponsor a resolution for full implementation,” said DENR-6 Director Jim Sampulna. He noted LGUs in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, …

By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Officials of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) from across the country are currently gathered at the Richmonde Hotel in Iloilo City for the LTO Directors National Conference. According to LTO-Bacolod chief Renato Novero, the event, hosted by LTO-Region VI (LTO-6) Director Roland Ramos, will cover a variety of subjects, including …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Bacolod City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 48 Judge Rosario Ester Orda-Caise recently ruled against SM Prime Holdings, Inc. as they sought to nullify the lease contract between Ayala Land, Inc. and the Negros Occidental provincial government over the properties surrounding the Provincial Capitol. The judge ruled SM was forum-shopping, after …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fisherman was brought to the Bais City District Hospital after he was hacked by three suspects during a scuffle over a fishing spot at Sitio Sanlagan, Barangay Okiot, Bais City, Negros Oriental, Tuesday morning. Police identified the victim as 49-year-old Armando Gutual, a resident of Sitio Canibol in the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An alleged pusher was arrested by EB Magalona municipal police in a buy-bust operation along Carlos Magalona Street in the town’s Barangay 2, Tuesday. Police identified the suspect as 43-year-old Sandy Alejandrino, a resident of the said barangay. EB Magalona police said they conducted the operation after receiving a report …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia welcomed foreign and local delegates, yesterday, during the opening ceremony of the 15th Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Senior Officials Responsible for Information (SOMRI) at the SMX Convention Center. “On behalf of our people, I say, welcome to our dignitaries and …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Yesterday’s rally at the Bacolod Public Plaza, led by Bayan-Negros, was peaceful. According to Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, several group members rally along Rizal Street, in front of the plaza, in an anti-imperialism protest as the ASEAN meetings were taking place at the …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano said they are now rallying support inside the House of Representatives over his impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte. In a press conference, yesterday afternoon, he said, regardless of the content of the complaint, it will come down to the number of signatures they get. …