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Sophie Rodrigazo:AFP’s ROTC cadette of the year

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 05:21 PM PST

IN HER quest to expand her knowledge and experience by continuously challenging herself to trying new areas of expertise, Cadet Colonel Sophie Rodrigazo decided to join the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) of Siliman University (SU).Her dedication and passion as corps commander recently earned her the recognition as cadette of the year from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).The AFP assessed her scholastic record, training and experience, awards received, and involvement in the community as a cadet officer and as a civilian.On the final selection, one male and female cadet from each branch (Army, Air Force, and Navy) attended a virtual Zoom conference where they were each interviewed by the board.Huge part of her decision to join the ROTC was her grandfather former Murcia Mayor Elizalde Rodrigazo."He was a cadet officer during college and was part of the troops mobilized during World War 2," Rodrigazo said.Currently, Rodrigazo shared that she is still learning a lot from the instructors of Silliman University ROTC Unit despite being an outstanding cadette."I was able to further develop my leadership skills, discipline, and performance as a cadet officer from the knowledge they are imparting to me and my buddies," she said.Recently, the bill pushing for the inclusion of the ROTC program in Senior High School was approved and was met with opposition.But Rodrigazo stressed that the ROTC program is not only about marching and combat training, it provides the citizens life skills and experience such as survival, first aid, disaster response, and community engagement among others.She also emphasized that the cadets can also contribute to the unit as a writer, illustrator, photographer, communicator, leader, or medic, and more [since] the military is dynamic, progressive and all skills are acknowledged."I encourage everyone to open their mind on the advantages one can equip themselves if they undergo the program," Rodrigazo, who is a third year foreign affairs student of SU, said.A straight ally of the LGBTQ+ Community, Rodrigazo pointed out that gender was never the problem [in joining the military service], but rather it was the society who decided to create norms that should never have existed.As to the proposal of vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte of making military enlistment mandatory for Filipino youth, Rodrigazo said that she is looking forward that this would materialize."We have to face the fact that the military is faced with an unfavorable perspective to the current generation due to the transgressions of some individuals (and) it is part of her (Duterte's) responsibility as the proponent to think of counteractions to ensure that the mandatory military enlistment serves its purpose," she said.Rodrigazo, daughter of Spyro and Heide Rodrigazo, and younger sister of Shanelle Aira Rodrigazo is from Murcia town and now a resident of Bacolod City.*

Habitat for Humanity starts building homes for San Carlos City residents

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 05:01 PM PST

THE Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) in coordination with the local government unit (LGU) of San Carlos City thru the City Planning and Development Coordinator's Office (CPDCO) conducted a dialogue with the San Carlos Milling Company Inc. Homeowners Association at the covered court of Barangay 1 on Thursday, February 24.During the meeting, various issues concerning the housing program set by the local government for the home owners were tackled, a statement from the city government said.It also served as orientation for the beneficiaries to learn about HFHP's Negros Occidental Impact 2025 (NOI25) project, it added.Jackson Roxas Jr., community development manager of NOI25, explained about the cement bamboo frame technology in house construction which is typhoon, earthquake, fire and insect resistant and which could be used in the housing project for said beneficiaries.Roxa also discussed the responsibilities of both beneficiaries and HFHP from the start of the construction to completion including its objective.Meanwhile, some 20 houses were initially constructed out of the 280 on the housing site while 166 applicants for the housing units passed after validation.Other applicant's documents are yet to undergo final validation, the city government said.Engineer Magnolia Antonio, City Planning and Development Coordinator informed the recipients that their office is ready to provide assistance on any concerns regarding the housing project.Also present to assist the activity were Gina Bantillo, Planning Officer II and Johaynna Laguda, Administrative Aide IV of the CPDCO, Officer-in-Charge Gemini Caballero and Catherine Parel of the San Carlos Integrated Housing Community and Sheila Bartolo, Community Development Assistant, Gloria Amor Paredes, Community Development Specialist and Stheve Zuñiga, Community Development staff. (PR)

Fire hits lumber yard

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 04:59 PM PST

A FIRE of still unknown cause razed a single-storey lumber yard at Purok Progreso in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod City past 9 p.m. Thursday, February 24 .No injuries or casualties were reported, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported.No one was hurt in the almost 30-minute fire at the lumber yard owned by Alberto Magdahaong, 43.Several fire trucks were then dispatched to the area and the blaze was put out at about 10 p.m.The fire destroyed about P61, 600 worth of properties.Investigation is ongoing.*

Pao Sy may start attending council session next week

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 04:57 PM PST

Psyche Marie "Pao" Sy, will officially replace her father's post at the Bacolod City Council as it already received her appointment from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran said that Sy can attend their regular session starting next week.Familiaran noted that the council will discuss the committee's to be given to Sy, but for now, only the committee on disaster is still available.President Rodrigo Duterte earlier approved the appointment of Sy as member of the City Council after her father, Elmer Sy, who had contracted coronavirus died in June last year.A nurse by profession, the younger Sy is running for councilor under Team Asenso ticket of former Third District congressman and mayoralty candidate Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Benitez.*

‘Drug dens’ dismantled; 13 drug personalities nabbed

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 04:55 PM PST

Authorities have dismantled two alleged drug dens in the cities of Bacolod and San Carlos on Thursday, February 24, which resulted in the arrest of 13 illegal drug suspects.In San Carlos City, operatives of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Special Intelligence Unit-Negros Occidental, the local police and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group dismantled a suspected drug den at Barrio Wakwak in Barangay 5 at about 11 a.m.They arrested Nova Rojas, 43, of San Juan Bonifacio in Barangay 5, after he allegedly sold a sachet of suspected shabu to a poseur buyer in exchange for P500, a report from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Noccpo) showed.Arrested along with Rojas were Jessie Caballero Jr., 36, of San Juan Bonifacio in Barangay 5 and his neighbors Ronald Esclibano, 28, Jonathan Artajo, 33; Edmar Yap, 31, of Sitio Mabini in Barangy Guadalupe; Emmanuel Pepito, 42, of Don Juan Subdivision in Barangay 2; Carl Niño Canoy, 34, of HC Rigor in Barangay 5, in the city and Rosendo Suaring, 40, of Poblacion in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental.Nine sachets of suspected shabu weighing 15 grams and valued at P102,000 and several illegal drug paraphernalia were recovered from the suspects upon their arrests, the police said.After almost two hours, PDEA - Western Visayas Special Enforcement Team dismantled another suspected drug den at Barangay 33 in Bacolod City past noon time.The operation led to the arrest of Michael Pango alias "Mike," who is the alleged drug den maintainer and his companions Carlos Salve, Jay-R Torres, Manuel Corral and Marky Magallanes, whose addresses were not disclosed.Confiscated from the suspects were several sachets of suspected shabu weighing more or less 15 grams and valued at P102,000, improvised tooters, and the buy-bust money, among others.*

City exec, Team Asenso trade barbs over alleged health protocol violation

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 04:34 PM PST

EXECUTIVE Assistant Moises Dela Cruz, cluster head for education, hit the members of Team Asenso led by mayoralty candidate Alfredo "Albee" Benitez for allegedly violating health protocols when they went to the Bacolod City Government (BCG) Thursday, February 24.But Team Asenso vice mayoralty candidate and former councilor Caesar Distrito denied the accusations, saying that he and his companions presented their BacTrac identification cards even though they were not required to do so when they entered the BGC.Team Asenso members accompanied their partymate Councilor Psyche Sy, who was recently chosen to replace her father the late Councilor Elmer Sy, in preparing her office before she officially started her term.Benitez and Distrito were with incumbent Bacolod City Representative Greg Gasataya and Councilor Bartolome Orola, among others.Dela Cruz recalled that at about 10 a.m., a personnel of the Public Order and Safety Office (Poso) informed him that the team of Benitez passed by the back door of the BGC.The personnel claimed that they failed to present their BacTrac, did not submit themselves to body temperature check and did not use alcohol before entering the premises of the government center, he said.Dela Cruz added that Benitez told them that he went there to pay his tax, but instead went along with his partymates to the office of Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran to facilitate the appointment of Sy.He noted that he approached the group of Benitez politely and informed them of their violations."If they want to come here again, they should follow the health protocols because we are still in the [middle of a] pandemic," Dela Cruz stressed.For his part, Distrito said that the BGC guards were courteous and their visit was initially smooth."Not until he (Dela Cruz) arrogantly confronted us while we were going downstairs," Distrito lamented.Dela Cruz himself was not even wearing a face mask when he approached them, he added.*

Leni’s campaign leader in NegOcc sorry for ‘heckling’ at BBM caravan

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 04:26 PM PST

FORMER governor Rafael Coscolluela, provincial chair or Robredo People's Council (RPC) - Negros Occidental, has apologized to presidential aspirant and former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (BBM) yesterday, February 25.The move was made two days after the "heckling" incident on Wednesday, February 23, involving some supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo, who is also running for president, while the caravan of Marcos passed by in Talisay City."Much as I wanted to fully investigate the circumstances, my hectic schedule prevented me from meeting all the individuals who were either involved or were witnesses to the said incident, and to thereafter issue a public statement regarding the same," Coscolluela said in his Facebook post.Nevertheless, he stressed that the RPC-Negros Occidental Chapter has consistently exhorted their volunteers to observe proper conduct during the campaign period.The former governor noted that it cannot be denied, however, that partisan emotions can run high and result in confrontational actions - albeit done while exercising one's freedom of speech - that are hateful, hurtful or uncalled for.Screenshots of the post of the involved supporter of Robredo who reportedly lobbed campaign fliers on Marcos' face during the latter's caravan are now making rounds on social media.The supporter in her Facebook post said that they were exercising their right to free speech and were out of their way when BBM's bodyguards started pushing them to the side."This act of violence caused the fliers held up by one of the dissenters to fly towards BBM hitting his face. I say he deserves it," she posted on her social media account.But Coscolluela emphasized that they do not encourage such behaviour, nor will tolerate the same from among their ranks, adding that as far as he knows, the heckling was not premeditated."Certainly, it would never have been allowed if our blessings had been sought (and) I urge everyone to refrain from (doing) such actions for the duration of the campaign," he said.For his part, Talisay City Mayor Nilo Jesus "Neil" Lizares III said that what happened was unfortunate and inappropriate."The rude behavior will never be acceptable (and that) the city of Talisay will not tolerate this," Lizares said in a statement, adding that necessary actions will be taken after proper investigation.He emphasized that while they made sure that the caravan would go on smoothly, the acts of the people who attended the event were beyond their control.Lizares also said that Negrenses know that Talisaynons are generally peace loving people and although we have different political views, "we should exercise our right to choose responsibly."The mayor reminded us that our rights end when the rights of others begin and that we put due respect to the growth of a free marketplace of ideas.Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, a staunch Marcos supporter and who personally witnessed the incident, said they will not stoop down to the level of the heckler and instead maintain a high-level campaign."

Group stages ‘freedom caravan’ against mandatory vax

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 04:19 PM PST

A group of Bacolodnons, who chose not to be vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19), conducted a caravan at the major thoroughfares of the city yesterday, February 25.Lawyer William Mirano, who led the group, said their caravan was held in time for the commemoration of the 36th year of Edsa Revolution as they want to exercise their freedom to choose whether to be vaccinated or not.Mirano clarified that they are not against the vaccination, but are only opposing the move of making it mandatory.The vaccination program in the Philippines is stipulated under Republic 11525 but Mirano stressed it was not stated that it should be made mandatory.Since the vaccines are experimental, the people should be given a right to choose whether to get vaccinated or not, he said."They should experiment (it) with animals and not on human beings," the lawyer said.Despite opposing the mandatory vaccination, the protestors still observed health protocols during the caravan.However, they question the use of the face mask because wearing it causes carbon dioxide inhalation which they claim is poisonous and dangerous to the human body.Ever since its implementation two years ago, Mirano has not been wearing a face mask.The lawyer said that he has been going around the province without being vaccinated and yet he is still alive."(That's why), do not gamble on your life," he said.Like Mirano, another lawyer Andrea Sy, who is also not vaccinated, joined the protest.The caravan began outside the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan and ended at the Bacolod Public Plaza where a rosary prayer was conducted.During the caravan, tarpaulins bearing different messages against the Covid-19 vaccines and its mandatory implementation were hung at the participating-vehicles.Some parents also joined the protest and the caravan as they expressed doubts and opposition against the ongoing inoculation of 5 to 11 year-old children.A report from the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas showed that as of February 21, some 572,521 residents of Bacolod and 1.2 million residents of Negros Occidental are already fully vaccinated against Covid-19.Over 33,000 Bacolodnons and at least 8,000 Negrenses received their booster shots, the regional line agency added.

Batapa-Sigue: Data for development

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 06:17 AM PST

DATA is not only the new oil, it is the new soil, says David McCandless, data visualization expert – an imperative we need to harness to effectively scale and deploy innovative solutions in a timely manner to design the future we visualize today.I am truly grateful to be one of the senior research fellows under the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Futures Thinking Research.My paper, Data for Development (D4D): A Study Towards Building a Comprehensive Data Analytics and Visualization Portal for National and Local Development in the Philippines, is part of DAP's 2021 Research Program under the theme: "Reimagining Sustainable Development Futures Today."Our ambitious mission is to support the goal of achieving the SDGs for the Philippines by helping measure our compliance. SDG 2030 may only have 17 goals, but there are 169 targets under these goals, and the 247 indicators. What we need to focus on are 247 indicators that are basically the measurement of our compliance. Given this framework – we cannot measure the 17 goals without gathering data about the presence or absence of these indicators. Hence, our focus is SDG 17 – particularly indicator 17.13.1 which calls for a macroeconomic dashboard. The indicators under SDG 17.18 calls for statistical capacity for SDG monitoring, while SDG 17.19.1 is also an ongoing call for statistical capacity even beyond the SDGs.I am excited to have undertaken this study alongside my role as an information and communications technology (ICT) advocate for job generation, digital governance, digital skilling and other advocacies, especially in the countryside, which gave me a personal experience of how the lack of structured data is a big challenge towards creating policies and programs that are relevant and effective.I am assisted and guided by a young Filipino innovator, Frei Sangil, founder and chief executive officer of LAYERTech Software Labs. Frei is a data analyst, cybersecurity, computing and intelligence consultant for various companies, non-government organizations, and local governments and government agencies.This study was inspired by the excitement of knowing that we are sitting on a huge amount of data of all sizes and shapes, forms and structure, from different sources and platforms – waiting to be harnessed for purposes of effectively extracting and drawing hindsight, insight and foresight. Big data, side by side with other disruptive technologies such as AI, IOT and cloud computing compose what experts call the confluence of digital transformation, which every economy today aims to embrace.Our study will focus on building a case for the need to catch up with governments around the world that promote and mainstream a data-driven public sector. An OECD digital government study in 2019 – proposes a model for understanding the "data-driven public sector" (DDPS) that will maximize the opportunities provided by twenty-first-century data.Countries with a truly data-driven public sector recognize data as a key strategic asset with its value defined and its impact measured; reflect active efforts to remove barriers to managing, sharing and reusing data; apply data to transform the design, delivery and monitoring of public policies and services; and values efforts to publish data openly as much as the use of data between, and within, public sector organizations.The requisite towards a data-driven public sector is to develop a framework that defines data governance and prescribes a common framework for establishing such governance, apply data to generate public value mainly in anticipation and planning programs, designing policies, and interventions; delivery of public services; and evaluation and monitoring impact and performance.Our study aims to establish the importance, value, and urgency of a clearly defined government data cycle towards a unified data governance framework in the Philippines, and the creation of a comprehensive data analytics and visualization portal towards a data-driven public sector. A data-driven public sector will pave the way for the practice of anticipatory governance, which involves strategic foresight and forecasting.With our own data visualization platform, the Philippines can empower its key-decision makers and planners, and even its citizens, to drive effective policies and programs for development. Finally, to ensure that the mechanisms established in this study are put to good use, it is crucial to also identify major strategies to ensure that our citizens have functional data literacy.With this research, we ask, how important is public data in the Philippines and how do we scale a national data visualization portal for the Philippines? I shall share the initial outputs of our survey tool next week.

Sustainability, resiliency exhibit: Connecting Today to Tomorrow

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 02:45 AM PST

SM PRIME Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched a series of exhibits in select SM malls across the country, focusing on the sustainability and disaster resilience initiatives of the two organizations, especially those related to addressing climate change.The exhibit was initially unveiled at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, while satellite launching was held at the cities of Baguio, Davao and Bacolod.At SM City Bacolod, the exhibit, dubbed as "connecting today to tomorrow," is located at the northeast wing of the mall and will last until March 20.Leading this local initiative were Michelle Llanos, the SM vice president for operations in the Visayas, DOST Provincial Director Engineer Allan Dara-ug, along with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia.Llanos shared the pride of SM Prime, citing the leadership of Hans Sy that has inspired the company to always look at ways on "how we can make it better for the people and for the planet.""What you will see in the exhibit are our humble contributions to the environment, where our programs on sustainability and resilience are anchored on key pillars such as energy efficiency, water resource management, waste Management, biodiversity, supporting communities and disaster risk reduction," she said."Climate change is the biggest environmental problem the world is facing today, with drastic increases in global temperatures recorded in recent years," she added.Based on the 2020 Annual climate report by the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the combined land and ocean temperature has increased at an average rate of 0.8 degrees Celsius per decade since 1880.The average rate of increase, however, has been more than twice that rate since 1981, at 0.18 degrees Celsius, the report also showed.It added that this phenomenon has been affecting our planet's natural systems in many ways.For instance, there is strong scientific consensus supporting the idea that climate change causes typhoons to occur more frequently and contributes to stronger storms.The report warned that this is very alarming especially in countries such as the Philippines which is considered as one of the most vulnerable in the world to the effects of extreme weather events.Being a responsible and trusted member of the community, SM Prime knows the importance of sustainability and disaster resilience in mitigating the impact of climate change and other environmental problems on our planet, a statement from the mall said.It also said that as a trusted integrated property developer and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia, SM Prime is committed to promoting these two advocacies in all its properties, and the exhibit is the latest to be implemented as part of this commitment.Joining SM Prime are its numerous business units, each with its own sustainability and disaster resilience initiatives.These include SM Supermalls, SMDC Residences, the Commercial Property Group, engaged in the development and leasing of office spaces; Leisure Resorts (Tagaytay Highlands and Pico de Loro) and the Hotels and Convention Centers business unit, which develops and manages hotels and convention centers across the country.In line with this, the company continuously allocates ten percent of its capital expenses in features in its properties supporting these two advocacies, from rain catchment facilities to renewable energy sources and everything in between.Aside from this, the company also employs a multi-stakeholder approach to sustainability and disaster resilience, working together with partners in the public and private sectors, and one of these is the DOST.For his part, SM Supermalls president Steven Tan said in a statement that DOST and SM Prime have enjoyed a long-standing partnership in promoting sustainability and disaster resilience in the country.In recent years, working together with visionaries like DOST Undersecretary Dr. Renato Solidum, they have made great strides in facilitating discussions and creating long-term solutions in line with these two advocacies, and we hope to continue building on these achievements toward a more sustainable and disaster-resilient Philippines, Tan said.He said SM Prime remains committed to its role as a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people.

Negros Occidental vice governor slams 'rude act' of anti-Marcos supporters

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:51 AM PST

"WE WILL not stoop down to their level. We should maintain a high-level campaign."This was said by Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer after a supporter of Vice President Leni Robredo, who is running for president, threw her fliers at presidential aspirant former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the UniTeam's caravan on Wednesday, February 23.Ferrer recalled that he was beside Marcos, who is also known as BBM, when the incident happened."It is not giving a good reflection to the province. Educate your daughters of good attitude, right manners and conduct," he said.The incident took place when the caravan passed by the headquarters of Robredo in Talisay City."The one involved came from a good school. She was very unfortunate," Ferrer said.Since then, the incident became viral on social media, but the vice governor said they do not have plans on making legal steps against the girl."Padag-a niyo lang bla insakto ang inyo kandidato kag kampanyahi insakto kay padag-on ko gid ya ang akon," the vice governor said.(Just campaign for your own candidate so they could win because I will have mine win.)"I have never heard Marcos say anything bad against his opponents," he added.Screenshots of the post of the involved supporter of Robredo are now making rounds on social media.Robredo posted, "We were exercising our right to free speech and were out of the way when Marcos Jr.'s bodyguards started pushing us to the side.""This act of violence caused the fliers held up by one of the dissenters to fly towards BBM hitting his face. I say he deserves it," she said.The post further said, "After what Negros has gone through, the Philippines struggle, the violence towards dissenters then and today."Ferrer said Marcos still gave a "peace sign" in response to the detractors so they should not be rude to us."Ga-reflect na sa inyo. Waay ninyo gina-educate ang inyo supporters? (It reflects on you. Are you not educating your supporters)," the vice governor said, stressing that "after the elections, we are still one in Negros."Aside from Ferrer, some supporters of the BBM-Sara tandem also took to social media to slam and condemn such action by supporters of the other political camp.Meanwhile, Ferrer, who organized the campaign sorties of UniTeam in the province, said about 105,000 Negrenses showed support for the BBM-Sara ticket at the caravan and grand rally.Those who went out of their houses and gathered beside the streets to join the caravan from the cities of Silay to Bacolod were estimated at 25,000 while those at the rally site in Reclamation Area, Bacolod City were about 80,000, Ferrer said.He also said 29 mayors have shown up during the meeting with Marcos and Duterte-Carpio."It was really overwhelming and I thank all local officials and the Negrenses for the support", Ferrer said."Considering that the 29 mayors were there and expressed support with six congressmen and 11 Board Members, I would like to give my heartfelt thanks," he added.

Pediatric inoculation in Bacolod suspended due to limited vax supply

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:50 AM PST

DUE to limited supply of Pfizer vaccines, the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccination for children five to 11 years old in Bacolod City was temporarily stopped Thursday, February 24, 2022.Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical data and analysis of EOC, said the City Government earlier received only 10,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines from the Department of Health (DOH) and they already administered 5,000 doses for children five to 11 years old.Sorongon said the remaining 5,000 doses of vaccines are intended for the second dose of this age group."Bacolod City has exceeded its target and we will resume the vaccination for this age group once we have the supply of Pfizer vaccines from the national government," he added.Sorongon said that from February 14 to 23, a total of 5,500 children aged five to 11 in Bacolod City have been vaccinated against Covid-19.Only Pfizer has been issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for pediatric vaccination and they are waiting for the delivery of the second batch of the vaccines from the DOH, which is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2022.Sorongon said parents should continue to register their children online because once they have the vaccine, they will make an announcement to resume the vaccination in the barangays, malls and hospitals.On the target population data from DOH-Western Visayas, Bacolod City has a total of 80,000 children aged five to 11.Of the figures, the city was given a target of 45,000 children to be inoculated against Covid-19.

Gov. Lacson still noncommittal to any presidentiable

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:48 AM PST

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson remains noncommital as to who he will support for president in May 2022 elections."They will campaign for their candidate, I will campaign for mine," the governor said.Lacson said after former congressman Julio Ledesma IV announced that he will support the BBM-Sara tandem, all leaders in the First District followed.On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo said Lacson will support Vice President Leni Robredo for president.Gustilo said this on the sidelines of the meeting of presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his runningmate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio at the Stonehill Suites in Bacolod City.Lacson did not categorically confirm that he is for Robredo."That is [only] according to Mayor Gustilo," Lacson, who was not present at the meeting and grand rally at the city's reclamation area, said.The First District, composed of the cities of San Carlos and Escalante, and the towns of Toboso, Calatrava and Don Salvador Benedicto, is all out for the UniTeam, he said.

Governor prefers Negros Occidental under Alert Level 2

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:46 AM PST

NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he prefers that the province would stay under Alert Level 2 in terms of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) risk transmission.Lacson said that although Covid cases in the province have been going down, everyone should take care of themselves because the virus is still around."I would prefer to remain under Alert Level 3 but since they stated the province under Alert Level 2, I prefer that way," Lacson said.He clarified that he always would like to be cautious against Covid-19, especially during the campaign sorties for the May 9 elections.Lacson tested positive for coronavirus in January 2022 and was in isolation after having mild symptoms.As of February 23, Negros Occidental still had 2,683 active cases.

BFP: 30 Bacolod City barangays fire-prone

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:44 AM PST

THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has identified 30 areas in Bacolod City that are prone to fires because of houses mostly made of light materials are situated close to each other.These areas Barangays 1, 2, 10, 12, 16, 34, 35, 19, 20, 28, 40, 30, 31, Banago, Bata Singcang-Airport, Villamonte, Taculing, Granada, Alangilan, Vista Alegre, Estefania Pahanocoy, Tangub, Mansilingan, Handumanan, Felisa, Sum-ag, Cabug and Punta Taytay.Legaspi said there were 206 fire incidents in Bacolod City in 2022 from 262 incidents in 2020, or a drop of at least 21.37 percent.The total fire damage in 2022 was at P9 million while only P7 million of properties were destroyed by blaze in 2020, BFP records showed.Of the 206 fire incidents, 47 involved residences and buildings while the rest were non-structural or electrical posts, vehicles, and grass fires, among others, he said.Legaspi also said in 2019, the BFP recorded four industrial fires and 40 residential fires.On Tuesday, March 1, a caravan will be held to kick off the observance of Fire Prevention Month.March was declared as Fire Prevention Month by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A because of the alarming increase of fire incidents happening across the country, with the onset of summer.The BFP reminded the public to be extra cautious, especially since the season is dry, and can cause frequent grass fires.Legaspi said residents should ensure that their electrical appliances are unplugged, their surroundings regularly cleaned from rubbish that are combustible, and there are no embers left unattended after cooking.He advised the public to avoid overloaded electrical connections and have their wirings regularly checked by competent electricians while those that are corroded or dysfunctional should be replaced.Flammable materials should be kept away from children and residents should map out escape plans in case of fire incidents to avoid loss of lives, the official added.

Face-to-face classes at ANHS to resume February 28

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:43 AM PST

THE Department of Education (DepEd) will resume the face-2-face (F2F) classes for Grade 12 students at the Alangilan National High School (ANHS) in Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod City on Monday, February 28, 2022.Councilor Renecito Novero, chairperson of the City Council committee on education, said DepEd-Bacolod officials released their decision on Thursday, February 24 and they are also planning to expand the F2F classes to four public schools on March 4 and 14 this year.The four other schools included Alberto Arceo Sr. Elementary School, Rafael Alunan Elementary School, both in Barangay Alangilan; an elementary school in Barangay Singcang-Airport; and Apolinario Mabini Elementary Schools near Lopez Jaena Street."We will conduct another meeting next week to finalize the expansion of F2F classes to four other public schools in the city," Novero said.He said the DepEd will follow the rules and guidelines on what they have implemented at ANHS.In December 2021, the ANHS successfully opened its limited F2F classes for Grade 12 students.It was only temporarily stopped in January 2022 when Bacolod was elevated to Alert Level 3.The ANHS complied with all the requirements from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to ensure the safety of students, teachers and personnel.The pilot run of the F2F classes in ANHS is composed of two groups with 20 students in each group.Group A started their classes around 7:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. from Monday until Thursday, while Group B is holding classes the following week.All students and teachers joining the limited physical classes were also fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19)."Most likely, the four other schools will also follow the same pattern at ANHS to ensure the safety of the students as well as the teachers," Novero said.He said the DepEd and EOC will also hold a consultation with the barangay officials for the conduct of F2F classes within their areas of jurisdiction."We need to consider the Covid cases in the barangay. The barangay should have no active cases of Covid-19," the official added.

Livestock grower, wife robbed

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:42 AM PST

A LIVESTOCK grower lost about P400,000 in cash to two unidentified suspects in Barangay Camugao, Kabanakalan City, Negros Occidental past 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2022.Herboy Roldan, 27, of Sitio Patay in Barangay Camugao, told the police that he and his wife, whose name was not disclosed, were standing outside their house when two men arrived and held them up at gunpoint using what appeared to be a .45 caliber pistol.Roldan said the suspects brought them inside their house where they took their money and cellular phone.The suspects fled on foot after committing the crime, they said.Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Cruz, chief of Kabankalan City Police Station, said Roldan failed to identify the suspects as they were wearing bonnets.Cruz said they are looking into the possibility that they are the same suspects behind the robbery of Victoria Ladiano, 58, and Angel Ladiano, 69, both of Sitio Casipsipan in Barangay Hilamonan on January 28 this year.The Ladiano couple said the suspects, who were armed with an unidentified caliber of firearm, robbed them of more than P100,000 in cash, gadgets, jewelry and other personal belongings.As of Thursday, authorities are still investigating the crime.

Love triangle eyed in slay of man

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:41 AM PST

AUTHORITIES are looking into the possibility that the shooting incident in Barangay 2, Bacolod City on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, was due to a love triangle.Lieutenant Jonito Pastrana, deputy chief of Police Station 2, said Joenard Esquilla, 40, of Purok Sigay in the barangay, was with his live-in partner, who was not named, inside their house past 10 p.m. when two unidentified men barged in.Pastrana said the suspects, who were wearing bonnets, forced Esquilla's live-in partner to go out before shooting the victim several times.Esquilla died on the spot, he said, adding that four empty shells of .45 caliber revolver were recovered from the crime scene.Investigation showed that the live-in partner of the victim was a former lover of a drug personality in Bacolod City, who was arrested in December 2022.The police also said that the victim's live-in partner could no longer be found in the area following the shooting incident.

174 Himamaylan farmers get agro-fishery insurance benefits

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:39 AM PST

THE Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has released a total of P525,144 worth of insurance benefits to 174 Himamaylan City farmers who are enrolled in its Agri-Fishery Insurance Program.The crop insurance program is a joint initiative between the provincial government and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to insure agricultural crops in the province.The province regularly provides funds in the crop insurance program to address the gaps in the agriculture sector and to adapt to the climate change that has been adversely affecting crop production and threatens the state of food security.Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who led the turnover of benefits at the Talaban Covered Court in Himamaylan City on Wednesday, February 23, said the improvement of the lives of Negrense farmers through the development of the agriculture industry is vital in poverty reduction."If there's improvement on the technology for local products, the lives of our farmers and their families will also improve," he added.Also present during the turnover were Himamaylan City Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao, Provincial Agriculturist Edmundo Raul Causing, Supervising Agriculturist Dina Genzola, City Agriculturist Sandra Vargas, and Ariel Batuigas of the PCIC, among others. (With Capitol Reports)

Actress, mom Dimples Romana enjoys ‘power of natural’ with Santé Barley Max

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:37 AM PST

SANTÉ International continues to advocate the transformative power of all things natural in improving the lives of countless people as it opens the first quarter of 2022 introducing Dimples Romana as the newest endorser of its Retail and Wholesale division's flagship brand, Santé Barley Max.As the world around us becomes more and more modernized, everything around us becomes more and more artificial, most especially in the food and beverage industry.Now we have brands of fast foods, instant coffee, instant noodles, and junk foods mushrooming one after the other. When consumed regularly, these products will eventually damage our health and cut our lifespans shorter.So now it's time to tap on the power of natural — it's time to counter the effects of the artificial with the all-natural Santé Barley Max to protect our health, improve the quality of our life for us and for our families.An all-natural, nutritional powerhouse, and worry-free superfood supplement that is trusted by millions of families and individuals, Santé Barley Max is barley grass harvested at a young age and produced in powder and capsule forms.It uses barley grass powder that is certified organic by BioGro — New Zealand's largest and best-known certifier for organic produce and products that promote the highest levels of organic quality.Being rich in vitamins and minerals for the daily diet needed by the human body, Santé Barley Max helps middle-aged, health-conscious individuals enjoy a good quality of life.It helps in enhancing the immune system and provides protection from illnesses and diseases. Santé Barley Max also contains stevia, which is a natural plant-based sweetener, low in calories and does not raise blood sugar levels.Like all Pinoy moms, Romana juggles her time as an actress and as a mother while ensuring the safety of her family in these trying times due to the pandemic.She is an awarding-winning and internationally acclaimed dramatic actress who has starred in a steady string of blockbuster films and top-rating TV series such as One More Chance, The Mall, The Merrier, Block Z, Bagani, and Kadenang Ginto as well as her current primetime hit Viral Scandal.But aside from that, Romana is also a mother of two kids whom she considers as her top priorities despite her hectic schedule as one of today's most in-demand and bankable dramatic actresses in the industry."I am so grateful for being able to work and have endorsement deals because these are really very uncertain times," Romana said."I believe that everything could be balanced with the right blend of time management. Work is essential but my family is the most important in my life. We need to stay healthy and active not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well," the actress said.She added, "this is the reason why I am so ecstatic now that I am officially a part of the Santé Barley Max family because the brand is really effective in strengthening the immune system and providing the vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need every day. One sachet per day or a single capsule before a meal of Santé Barley Max really makes a world of difference."Santé International, on the other hand, is equally thrilled to have her on board as the brand promotes the healing power of nature this 2022.Santé International CEO Joey Marcelo said they know that Romana is the perfect artist to represent Santé Barley Max because her values and personality align well with the brand.""Looking at her, you know that she is someone who lives to serve. She's also very nurturing not only to her family but also to her colleagues, friends, and followers. We also see her as a catalyst who could influence people to change for the better; and people admire her because of her genuine love, care, and sincerity. And that, exactly, is what Santé Barley Max is all about," he added.Romana reveals that through Santé Barley Max, she has discovered the amazing health benefits that nature could do for a person's body, soul, and mind."Nature has the ability to do wonders for one's health and overall wellbeing. So, bring more nature into your home," she said, adding that "we can now connect to the power of nature with Santé Barley Max which we should take every day for that added protection and vitality that we need."Santé Barley Max is available in all leading drugstores, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide as well as on @SanteOfficial Shopee and Lazada.For more information and exciting updates on Santé Barley Max and Dimples Romana, like Barley Max Official on Facebook, follow @santebarleymax on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to Barley Max on YouTube. (PR)

Resbakuna kids launched at SM City

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 06:36 AM PST

SOME 100 kids aged 5 to 11 availed of the first round of pediatric vaccines at SM City Bacolod for protection against coronavirus disease (Covid-19).The mall is among the first establishments in the city for the on-site vaccination, in collaboration with the City of Bacolod, and the Department of Health through the Bacolod Emergency Operations Center (EOC)."The kids in this age group are among the most vulnerable to Covid-19 and it is about time we extend the necessary protection to them as well," said Em Ang, EOC executive director.Ang also thanked the mall for being a consistent private sector partner in the city's drive against the virus.Dr. Chris Sorongon, EOC deputy for medical data analysis, also echoed the same sentiments on SM's cooperation."With the pandemic already reaching the two-year mark, the vaccination for this younger set of minors will protect more, increase the vaccination rate and help us all get back to the new normal way of life, like classes," Sorongon added.Likewise, SM City Bacolod made sure that the children would have a positive and safe experience while getting their shots. These efforts of the mall were cited by the LGU for bringing in activities that would ease the anxiety of both the children and parents during the vaccination launch. Kids enjoyed the magic show that served as entertainment while they waited in the designated area for their turn at the jab. Mascots of the mall's amusement shops came by to greet the young crowd. Outside the pediatric vaccination area, vaccinated kids could avail themselves of fun rides, treats and even create mementos at the photo op spots."We have this kid-friendly atmosphere so that our SuperKids can feel comfortable," shared mall manager George Jardiolin. On the importance of getting vaxxed, Jardiolin adds that encouraging parents and guardians to have their kids immunized is the best way to keep them safe and protected. With the easing of restrictions according to the Alert Level status, malls and establishments have gradually opened to accommodate minors. Schools are expected to follow soon when the government grants permission for classes to resume."When everyone in the family is protected, we can enjoy more activities together like safe malling, dining out, watching in a theater, or anywhere outside the safe confines of our homes," shares Jardiolin.SM mall will continue to host the vaccination drive, expanding now to accommodate kids 5 to 11 years old. While this day was the launch in commercial establishments, more kids will be able to get jabbed as soon as more stocks of the vaccine are available. In November 2021, the mall also welcomed the vaccination of the 12 to 17 years old group. Regular Resbakuna schedules are posted and updated through the official portals of the local government unit. (PR)

2 SLIs nabbed with P300K ‘shabu’

Posted: 23 Feb 2022 06:24 PM PST

Two street level individuals were arrested with P300,000 worth of suspected shabu past 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, at Barangay Banago in Bacolod City.Arrested were Rogie Jamelo alias "Jun," 46, of Purok Langis in the barangay and Marcelino Nicavera alias "Jun-Jun," 24, of Purok Tultugan in Barangay Mandalagan.They were arrested after one of them sold a sachet of suspected shabu to a poseur buyer in exchange for P1,000 at Purok Langis, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reported yesterday.Ten sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 50 grams and P180 were recovered from the suspects upon their arrests.Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against the suspects.*

2 charged for murder over parking space dispute

Posted: 23 Feb 2022 06:21 PM PST

Murder charges were filed Tuesday, February 22, before the Bago City Prosecutor's Office against the two suspects on the killing of a man in front of his family over a parking space dispute.The charges were filed against Jonas Luhan and his nephew, Rene Jon Flores, both residents of Purok Surgom 2 at Barangay Bacong in the city, chief investigator Senior Master Sergeant Job Ogares said.They were charged for the murder of Efraim Alinsoring, 30, of Purok Sampaguita in Barangay Binubuhan, Ogares said.Luhan was arrested in a followup operation at about 4:30 p.m. at Barangay Bacong while Flores was arrested at the Bacolod City South General Hospital.Flores reportedly sustained a gunshot wound after a soldier, who was at the nearby area, fired at them as they were escaping after the crime.On top of the murder charges, Bago City police also filed a case for attempted murder against Luhan and Flores for attempting to shoot Alinsoring's brother, Joemel.Ogares clarified that the prosecutor's office will determine the participation of Flores since a video recorded by a closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) showed that it was Luhan who shot Alinsoring.He noted that Luhan has murder charges in Murcia town but has no idea as to what happened to the case.Also, Luhan reportedly has frustrated murder charges filed by a barangay captain in Bago City, Ogares said.It can be recalled that past 10 a.m. on Monday, Luhan shot Alinsoring after the latter punched him when he attempted to kick and shoot his brother in front of a hardware store.The victim was shot in front of his children, wife and father, police records showed.He died upon arrival at the Bago City hospital from multiple gunshot wounds.

Exec: Nothing wrong with expiring milk products

Posted: 23 Feb 2022 06:17 PM PST

"What's wrong with that?"That was asked by Bacolod City Executive Assistant to the Mayor Moises Dela Cruz, who is in charge of the education sector, regarding the complaints from some netizens that the chocolate milk products that they gave on February 14 to 16, to 918 elementary pupils were near its expiration date."They should not wait for the expiration date to consume it then," Dela Cruz said, adding that if they don't want to drink it, the city government is willing to take it back.A parent posted on social media a picture of the chocolate milk drink showing that its expiration will be on April 27, 2022.Earlier, the 1.2 million packs of chocolate milk drinks distributed to DepEd-Bacolod became a subject of controversy after accusations from the netizens that it was overpriced by at least P8 million.The chocolate milk drinks were purchased at P22.7 million and the money used for the purchase came from the city's Special Education Fund (SEF).Bacolod City Bids and Awards Committee chairman Maphilindo Polvora earlier denied that the milk products were overpriced, saying that it went through a proper bidding process.Meanwhile, Dela Cruz also dismissed allegations that the SEF has a budget deficit.In fact, he said, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urges them to fully utilize the budget because usually they will only spend 35 percent of it.*

Macapagal-Arroyo ‘introduces’ UniTeam to Negrenses

Posted: 23 Feb 2022 06:13 PM PST

Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said she would like to "introduce" the UniTeam led by its standard bearer former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his runningmate for vice president Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to the Negrenses.Arroyo with her husband, former first gentleman Mike Arroyo, and their son, Pampanga Second District Representative Juan Miguel "Mikey" Arroyo, arrived in Negros Occidental yesterday, February 23.The Arroyos met with the mayors and the sugar industry leaders in the province along with Marcos, Duterte-Carpio and some of their senatorial candidates."I brought them here so that they can talk to the people of Negros Occidental, who are (known to be) intelligent voters," Arroyo said, adding that "my role is to introduce them to our supporters here because Negros Occidental has always made my father (and) me win with big margin from the beginning."The former president said she invited the mayors and the sugar planters because they want to know what way they can help them.Arroyo said Marcos' wife, Liza Araneta, is from Bago City.Meanwhile, Arroyo also affirmed her support for the comeback bid at the Bacolod City Council of former councilor Ricardo "Cano" Tan."He is a friend since 1992, (hence) I will support him," Arroyo said.*

28 NegOcc mayors back BBM-Sara tandem

Posted: 23 Feb 2022 06:03 PM PST

Of the 31 mayors of towns and cities in Negros Occidental, 28, or majority of them, have expressed support for the candidacies of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as president and vice president, respectively, in the upcoming May polls.This was the result of the meeting of Marcos and Duterte-Carpio with the mayors yesterday, February 23, as they visited the province for a campaign sortie.Valladolid Mayor Enrique Miravelles, president of the League of Municipalities in Negros Occidental, said that all 19 town mayors in the province attended the meeting with Marcos and Duterte-Carpio at the Stonehill Suites in Bacolod City.Based on attendance, only the mayors of the cities of Sagay, Sipalay and Cadiz were not present during the meeting.San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo said all of the chief executives from the First District, including himself, are all out in support for the slate of Marcos and Duterte-Carpio dubbed as the UniTeam.The First District is composed of five localities namely San Carlos City, Toboso, Escalante City, Manapla and Calatrava.In his city in particular, Gustilo said, all elected officials including the barangay captains have discussed whom to support for the national posts.They have decided to support the BBM-Sara tandem, he added.Aside from the mayors, First District Representative Gerardo Valmayor and former congressman Julio Ledesma IV were among those who are supporting the tandem."This is a free country," the mayor said in reaction to claims that Negros is a "pink country" referring to the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan."Anybody can support any candidate they want. This is the call of BBM. This is a united team like in San Carlos City where we have a Team Unity," he pointed out.He added that every time Marcos runs, they accuse him of corruption and human rights violation."Is there no new issues?," he asked, adding that "how many yellow presidents did we have but failed to jail any of the Marcoses."*

BBM, Sara banner unity anew at Bacolod grand rally; Supporters upbeat for tandem’s sure win in May polls

Posted: 23 Feb 2022 05:58 PM PST

"We will rise together."This was emphasized anew by former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he addressed thousands of supporters during the grand rally of the UniTeam ticket at the Bacolod City's reclamation area yesterday, February 23.Marcos, who was overwhelmed by the warm welcome of his supporters in Negros Occidental, said that their attendance to the caravan and grand rally shows that they are one in achieving his thrust of uniting the Filipino people.Aside from uniting the Filipinos, the presidential aspirant said, there is also a need to improve the country's health care services and make it affordable for the people while the tourism industry that has been badly affected by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic should be revived to give job opportunities.Marcos added that there is also a persisting problem on energy that needs to be resolved and ensure that every Filipino has food on their plates, could go to school, and have money on their pockets."There are a lot of things that we need to do but despite all of these and based on history, we are able to rise above all the challenges since Filipinos are resilient," the former senator said.Marcos was joined by vice presidential aspirant Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio."I am the luckiest presidentiable because she, who has the firm stance to fight for the Philippines and one of the best mayors in the country, decided to join me," Marcos said of his runningmate."Let us not forget this night, this is the start of the unity movement in Negros Occidental," he stressed.The presidential aspirant also reiterated that if we work together and love each other, our life will become better because it will be easy for us to fix every problem.Before he ended his speech, Marcos promised to make the Philippines even more known to the world, and so Filipinos will be more proud of their country.For her part, Duterte-Carpio vowed to continue the legacy started by her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, especially the "Build, Build, Build" program on infrastructure development spending and the campaign against criminality and illegal drugs that has destroyed many lives.Like Marcos, she is also pushing for more job opportunities through quality education, adding that "we can make all of these happen if we unite and go in the same direction.""I carry in my heart what my parents taught me, which I practice as a public servant of Davao City, that is, to serve equally the poor and the rich," Duterte-Carpio said.Before joining the crowd at the grand political rally, Marcos and Duterte-Carpio, also known as BBM-Sara tandem, traversed the cities of Silay, Talisay and Bacolod for a caravan.Clad in red and green, supporters were chanting the names of the two aspirants as they passed by the main thoroughfares of the three cities.During the rally, Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jefferey Ferrer, a staunch supporter of Marcos, said they were able to achieved the target crowd of 70,000 to 80,000.For Ferrer, the "election is over" referring to the sure win of Marcos and Duterte-Carpio, as he cited the huge volume of the crowd who showed support to the tandem."Gapalanindog ang balahibo ko kag gatulo ang luha ko [I'm having goosebumps and I'm teary eyed," the vice governor said.But, he called on Negrense supporters to sustain such a level of support to BBM and Sara as well as to other UniTeam candidates.Also joining Marcos and Duterte-Carpio at the caravan and rally were some of their senatorial candidates including Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, former Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, former House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta, former senators Jose Ejercito "Jinggoy" Estrada and Gregorio Honasan, former Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, lawyer Larry Gadon, actor Robin Padilla, and former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista.Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who is also running for senator, and reelectionist senator Juan Miguel Zubiri joined the grand rally virtually while former Senator Loren Legarda sent a representative.Meanwhile, like in the previous campaign sorties of the UniTeam, multimedia artist Toni Gonzaga also performed at the grand rally.Her husband, director Paul Soriano, was also seen at the event. (With reports from CNC/TDE)
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