Lawmaker insists 87,700 joined Jam Step
BACOLOD City Representative Anthony Golez defended Monday the accuracy of the 87,700 number of participants in the Jam Step activity at the runway of the old Bacolod domestic airport last Sunday.
Golez and the Batang Pinoy Movement, which was organized in Bacolod with the support of Jewel Mae Lobaton-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, claimed they succeeded in exceeding and even doubling their target number of 42,000 participants in the 2.12.12. aerobic dance event.
‘No closure order’ for STL Negros operations
SUPER Lucky Beaglers Inc., the franchisee of Small Town Lottery (STL) operations in Negros Occidental, debunked earlier reports that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) ordered the closure of STL operations in the province allegedly for violations of rules and regulations in running the numbers game.
“For the general knowledge, please be informed that as of this date PCSO Management has not issued any order for the cessation of STL operation in the Province of Negros,” stated an untitled certification from PCSO dated February 13.
Binay to witness mass wedding
VICE President Jejomar Binay will be the principal sponsor of a mass wedding, which will be administered by Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia in Bacolod City Tuesday.
The mass wedding is sponsored by Pag-Ibig Fund for many couples all over the Philippines, including Bacolod City.
“The Pag-Ibig has confirmed to us that, in the whole Philippines, we have the biggest number of couples at 750,” Leonardia said.
He said Binay will arrive in the city on Tuesday.
Guv to send 2nd appeal to COA on Capitol-Ayala land deal
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. said Monday he will send a second appeal to the central office of the Commission on Audit (COA) asking it to act on the land deal between Capitol and Ayala Land Inc.
Marañon said he already sent the first appeal but until now COA still failed to act on the matter.
"We are waiting for COA's decision. We need that so that we can move on, depending on their decision," Marañon said.
He said the draft for the second appeal is now being prepared and will be sent to COA as soon as it is ready.
Arrest warrants out vs Silay bizman
THE Silay court issued two warrants of arrest against a businessman for direct assault and perjury arising from a complaint filed by an official of the Office of the Building Permit (OBO).
The warrants were issued last January 25 by Antonio Guinanao, presiding judge of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) in Silay City.
Guihulngan quake victims welcome Bacolod’s aid
THE Bacolod City through the Bacolod Cares program turned over the relief assistance to the victims of earthquake in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental through the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) headed by Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Pamela Candido.
The BFP personnel of Bacolod City rendered their rescue, rehabilitation and medical services from February 8 to 10 in Guinhulngan City, which was affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake last February 6.
MBCCI eyes institutionalizing gasoline support for BCPO
THE Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry is now pushing to institutionalize the gasoline support to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) through a Memorandum of Agreement with other businessmen in the city.
This was disclosed Monday by MBCCI president Frank Carbon, who added that the move is in support of BCPO’s anti-criminality campaign.
He expressed hope that by the middle of the year, MBCCI will no longer knock on all doors to ask for support for the city police but instead there will be companies which will regularly donate a certain amount for BCPO.
2 11th IB soldiers cited for honesty
TWO soldiers of the 11th Infantry Battalion helping in the search and retrieval operations were cited for honesty after they turned in to government authorities cash amounting to P70,000, which they recovered in the landslide area.
Undersecretary Benito Ramos of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Center identified the two soldiers as Pvt. Danny Faigne and Pvt. Marlon Vera who were helping in the search and retrieval operations in Solonggon, La Libertad, Negros Oriental.
Guisihan up for promotion
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. confirmed Monday that Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Noppo) Director Allan Guisihan is up for promotion.
Once promoted, Guisihan will be relieved from his post in the province, considering that he will have outgrown in rank the post of a provincial director, which requires only the rank of senior superintendent.
However, Marañon said that he is uncertain as to when the promotion will be received by Guisihan.
2 11th IB soldiers cited for honesty
TWO soldiers of the 11th Infantry Battalion helping in the search and retrieval operations were cited for honesty after they turned in to government authorities cash amounting to P70,000, which they recovered in the landslide area.
Undersecretary Benito Ramos of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Center identified the two soldiers as Pvt. Danny Faigne and Pvt. Marlon Vera who were helping in the search and retrieval operations in Solonggon, La Libertad, Negros Oriental.
Bacolod police on heightened alert for Valentine’s Day
THE Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is on heightened alert Tuesday to enhance police visibility in different areas of Bacolod for the Valentine’s Day celebration.
BCPO Director Ricardo De la Paz ordered Monday the station commanders to enhance police visibility in different restaurants, motels and hotels which are usually visited by lovers during Valentine’s Day.
Station commanders were directed to coordinate with the management of different businessmen establishments to secure the safety of public while the couples and lovers observe the Valentine’s Day celebration.
City eyes P8B coastal dev’t
THE Mandaue City Government wants to turn at least 130 hectares of its coastal area into a Global City.
A private port operator from Metro Manila will help City Hall figure out if that plan is feasible at all.
Regional police shoulder church wedding for 20 police officers, partners
TO THIS day, PO1 Allain Abellanosa is still attracted to PO1 Rechel Abellanosa, with whom he has an 11-month-old daughter.
They were married in a civil ceremony in August 2010 but never got the chance to have a church wedding.
Cebu park to get P13-M facelift
CEBU CITY – On its 100th anniversary, the Fuente Osmeña circle in Cebu City will undergo a P13-million facelift and rehabilitation.
The work will be at no cost to the City Government, as expenses will be shouldered by M. Lhuillier, which also puts up a huge Christmas tree in the park every year.
Capitol awards Lahug project to major property developer
CAPITOL has awarded a P2-billion project on a provincial lot in Cebu City to property developer Filinvest Development Corp.
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia gave Filinvest two weeks to show its commitment and capability to build four towers that will house offices of business process outsourcing companies along Salinas Drive, Cebu City.
Village in Ronda declared ‘no habitation zone’
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas (MGB) 7 has recommended the evacuation of Barangay Vive in Ronda town in southwestern Cebu.
The recommendation was issued after a team of geologists conducted a site assessment in Barangay Vive following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Visayas region last week.
Woman faces libel case over Facebook posts
A NURSE from Talisay City filed a P1.4-million damage suit in court against her relative over allegedly defamatory comments she posted on social networking site Facebook.
In her posts, the relative, who is also a nurse, allegedly alluded to the complainant as being “unfaithful” to her husband, a seaman.
Mics unfazed by budget slash
THE revenue generating offices in Cebu City Hall will be the priority of the computerization program of the Management Information and Computer Services (Mics) after the City Council slashed their budget for this year.
Mics chief Conrado Ordesta III said they proposed a P45-million capital outlay, but the City Council only approved P4.5 million.
Comelec holds verification of signatures for recall poll
THE verification of signatures and thumb marks for the recall election of Danao City Mayor Ramon “Boy” Durano Jr. proceeded yesterday amid threats by defense counsel Gloria Lastimosa Dalawampu that she will file charges against City Election Officer Dominic Ian Marigomen.
Only the representatives of Vice Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III and the city councilors were present. Mayor Boy does not have representatives in the verification proceedings.
Lending a helping hand
THE Cebu Provincial Government will donate P17.23 million in cash and goods to help residents of Negros Oriental, who were affected by last week’s earthquake.
Gov. Gwen Garcia will visit Dumaguete City tomorrow to turn over the money to her counterpart, Gov. Rolando Degamo, and to the mayors of the affected towns.
Proper diet leads to a healthy heart
THE best way to prevent heart disease is to avoid all factors that may cause it.
A proper diet and eating nutritious food help, according to Dr. Juditha Tawatao of the Department of Health (DOH) 7.
The health department is celebrating February as “Heart Month” to promote the importance of cardiovascular health. This year’s theme is “Isang Pamilya, Isang Puso (One Family, One Heart).”
Tawatao advised the public to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, as this can prevent diseases of the heart, stroke and some cancers.
Things to avoid
CH asks vendors to vacate empty lot
MORE than 60 street vendors occupying the open space adjacent to the Gotiaoco Bldg. on M.C. Briones St., fronting the executive building of the Cebu City Hall, received a notice to vacate yesterday.
City Market Administrator Raquel Bohol-Arce served the notice upon the order of City Administrator Jose Marie Poblete.
Mayor Michael Rama had directed Poblete to secure the area because he was afraid the building’s tall fence might collapse after last week’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake, which struck Central Visayas.
San Fernando parallel service roads near fruition
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The creation of parallel service roads along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) is very near to realization.
Mayor Oscar Rodriguez and public works officials inspected recently sites, areas near Jose Abad Santos Avenue close to the NLEx entry and exit gates, where Councilor Alex Patio proposed to put up the said service roads.
Guv orders for Capitol compound clean-up
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Saying cleanliness and orderliness must start “from within”, Governor Lilia Pineda ordered department heads to lead in maintaining the upkeep of their respective workplaces.
The governor, hopping from one office to another, inspected the state of the Capitol compound and its premises, identifying equipment and facilities that have to be repaired and replaced.
Pampanga police laud vice mayor for ‘Kayabe’ program
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Pampanga Provincial Police Office honored Monday Porac Vice Mayor Dexter Albert David for his successful cascading of programs against drug use here.
David, who was among those awarded during the 21st anniversary of the Philippine National Police here, was lauded for the effective propagation of the campaign dubbed “Kayanakan: Yaman Ning Balen at Ehemplu Laban Queng Droga” (Kayabe).
