The House of Representatives recently approved on its third and final reading a bill that would provide Aklan with a second congressional district. Aklan lone district Rep. Carlito Marquez refiled the bill earlier this year, which had previously been submitted by Marquez’ predecessors Reps. Teodorico Haresco, Jr. and Florencio T. Miraflores, who currently serves as …
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Theme park rides arrive in Silay City
Four of the total 11 rides to be featured at Magikland, what will be the first theme park in Negros, arrived in Silay City over the weekend. The P600 million theme park is located across a 3.75-hectare lot in Barangay Guinhalaran, Silay City and is expected to open next year. Zamperla, an Italian company, which …
Student loans available for qualified SSS members
During a recent barangay forum in Roxas City, Social Security System (SSS) branch manager Rene Moises Gonzales discussed the educational assistance loan program (EALP), a student loan program available to eligible SSS members. “Loan beneficiaries can be SSS members, including their legal spouses or children.” he explained. “Unmarried members can have their siblings as beneficiaries.” …
DTI-Iloilo: Prices of basic, prime commodities ‘erratic’
If there is any trend in prices of basic necessities and prime commodities in Iloilo, then it could be “erratic,” an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Iloilo said. DTI-Iloilo Director Diosdado Cadena Jr. said the price is always “affected by the demand and supply, depending on the stock level” and there are …
Negrense police officer shot dead by fellow cop in Janiuay
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A cop assigned to Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) was killed by a fellow police officer Sunday evening following, what investigators believe to be, a drunken misunderstanding in Barangay Guadalupe, Janiuay, Iloilo. Police identified the fatality as Police Officer 1 (PO1) Melchor Casipe, Jr., a member of the Police …
Drunk man nabbed for discharging firearm in Cadiz City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A drunk man was arrested by Cadiz City police last Sunday after he allegedly discharged his firearm at Purok Cabugwason, Barangay Zone 3 in the said city. Police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Ernesto Joquiño, a resident of the said area. Cadiz City police said, around 1:00 a.m., a …
Development plan discussed during roadshow stop in Bacolod City
National Economic and Development Authority-Region VI (NEDA-6) assistant director, Engr. Gilberto Altura, served as a resource speaker for the recent Western Visayas Regional Development Plan (WVRDP) roadshow stop in Bacolod City. WVRDP is part of the Philippine Development Plan, which looks to implement President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic agenda and work towards sustainable development. Also present …
World Population Day observed on Wednesday
World Population Day, a United Nations (UN) observance that focuses on population issues, which includes matters pertaining to family planning and poverty, is marked every July 11. Last year, the theme was “Family Planning: Empowering People, Developing Nations.” 2018 carries a similar message, with the theme, “Family Planning is a Human Right.” According to the …
Gun-wielding man arrested in Brgy. 8
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A gun-wielding man was arrested by Police Station 2 intelligence operatives late Friday evening at Purok Narra Baybay in Barangay 8, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Ricky Alegayda, a resident of Barangay 22. PS2 personnel said, around 11:45 p.m., while conducting a monitoring operation, they spotted …
Drug personality nabbed in Singcang-Airport buy-bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was arrested by Police Station 8 (PS8) operatives during an early Saturday morning buy-bust operation at Purok Neptune in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 51-year-old Edwin Alvarez, a resident of the said area. Reports released by PS8 said Alvarez was nabbed …