By Paulo Loreto Lim The Negros Oriental chapter of the National Movement For Free Elections (Namfrel) is currently preparing for the recount of votes related to the 2016 vice presidential race between Vice President Maria Leonor ‘Leni’ Robredo and former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. Negros Oriental is one of three pilot provinces selected for …
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Police officers should be judged on IQ –IPPO
By Paulo Loreto Lim In response to the recent National Police Commission (Napolcom) decision to remove the height requirement for prospective police officers, Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Marlon Tayaba, considered it a positive move. “That is good,” he said. “What is important for a policeman should be IQ, dedication to …
Colorum tricycle driver nabbed after eluding a checkpoint in Mansilingan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A colorum tricycle driver was arrested after attempting to elude a police checkpoint at the Hermilinda Homes Subdivision in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, Thursday morning. Police identified the suspect as 43-year-old Philip Olac, a resident of the said subdivision. Officers from Police Station 7 (PS7) said they were conducting a routine checkpoint …
Stephen Speaks tours through Iloilo City
By Paulo Loreto Lim American singer-songwriter Rockwell Ryan Ripperger, better known as Stephen Speaks, is currently performing throughout Iloilo City as part of his ongoing “Alive To Fight” tour, which kicked off at SM City Iloilo on January 18. Following a concert at the University of San Agustin gym last night, he will be performing …
Child falls into EB Magalona well
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A one-year-old child was injured after accidentally falling into a wellin Barangay Alacaygan, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental. Authorities identified the victim as Carell James Comprado, a resident of the said barangay. In a radio interview with the victim’s mother, she said her son’s uncle called the child to come downstairs …
Salon owner kills self in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A salon owner killed himself inside his establishment at Lopez Jaena-Burgos Streets in Bacolod City late Thursday evening. Police identified the fatality as 49-year-old Ralph Limbaga, owner of the Red Palm Salon and resident of Barangay Alangilan in the said city. Based on a report released by Police Station 4 (PS4), Limbaga’s …
Dinagyang Festival 2018
Religious events continue with Sto. Niño Mass for barangay children today By Paulo Loreto Lim The ongoing religious activities associated with the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, continue with the Sto. Niño Mass for barangay children at the San Jose Placer Parish Church today, January 20, from 8:00 …
Hinoba-an Mayor offers reward for the arrest of illegal loggers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hinoba-an Mayor Ernesto Estrao is offering a P10,000 reward for anybody who can track down the illegal loggers responsible for two century-old lauan trees being cut down at Sitio Wilderness in the municipality’s Barangay Damutan earlier this week. After personnel from the Hinoba-an municipal police and the Negros Occidental Provincial …
Five out of 61 barangays have perfect attendance at ‘BOSS
By Neska Centina Amid news of barangay officials not participating in the ongoing Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) at the Bacolod City Government Center, a recently released report found five out of the 61 city barangays have a perfect attendance record at the event. Among the conscientious neighborhoods were Barangays 5, Estefania, Handumanan, Mandalagan, and Pahanocoy; …
Baciwa claims to never have received billing requests from BBWI
By Neska Centina In response to claims by Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI) of not receiving payments for water deliveries from the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa), the utility firm claimed they have yet to receive billing statements from BBWI. Baciwa General Manager Juliana Carbon said they will only pay BBWI once they receive the …