Himamaylan City
Local News: In 5th District Special Poll: Filing of Candidacy Starts Today
The filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the June 2 special election in the 5th District of Negros Occidental starts today, until Wednesday, May 16, based on the calendar of activities of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
So far, only two incumbent officials have signified their intention to run for the post. They are Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol and 5th District Board Member Emilio Yulo III.
Local News: Man Falls for Crime vs. Women
A 46-year old man in Himamaylan City was arrested, yesterday by local police authorities for alleged violation of Republic Act (RA) 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004.
Local News: Several Local Officials Have Decided to Jump Political Ship to Join Liberal Party
The season of jumping ship abandoning one’s political party and joining another which will personally benefit them the most, but former Governor and Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco has not yet thought of resorting to this, Zayco stated in an interview with Aksyon Radyo Bacolod.
Local News: ‘Petition vs Special Poll Politically Motivated’
The petition of an election lawyer with the Supreme Court to stop the scheduled June 2 special poll in the 5th District of Negros Occidental is "politically motivated," according to the long-time partner of the late congressman Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo.
Local News: Comelec’s Works on Special Poll Continue Despite Petition
The activities of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the June 2 special poll in the 5th District of Negros Occidental are going on as scheduled, despite the petition filed by an election lawyer for it to be stopped.
Local News: Ibuna Meeting with Iggy’s Allies
Grace Ibuna, the long-time partner of the late congressman Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo, is set to meet with their political allies to get their support for Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol who is running for congressman in the 5th District in the June 2 special poll.
Local News: Body Fished Out of Himamaylan Waters
A body was fished out of Himamaylan City waters, about 6:30PM Tuesday by four fishermen.
Police report said, boat Captain Ricky de Guzman, of Brgy. Aguisan along with his three men were able to pull a man’s body out of their net. It was said to be in an advanced state of decomposition, with arms severed from his body and with visible stab wounds.
Local News: In 5th District Special Poll: Election Period Starts Today
The election period for the June 2 special poll in the 5th District of Negros Occidental to fill the post vacated by the late Congressman Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo, starts today, April 18, until June 17, 2012.
Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said that during this period, a gun ban will be implemented in the 5th District which covers Himamaylan City, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Isabela, and Hinigaran, with a voting population of more than 200,000.
Local News: Probe On for Fireman Stabbed by Brother
Investigation on the fireman who was reportedly stabbed by his younger brother in defense of his wife is being conducted by the local police authorities in Himamaylan City.
Initial report said, SFO1 Edwin Gimotea, 50, of Magallanes St., Brgy. Sto. Rosario, Binalbagan town and a member of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Himamaylan City sustained stab wound on the left side of his stomach allegedly inflicted by his younger brother, 44-year old Richard, last week.
In 5th District Special Poll: Vice Guv Won’t Campaign for Mirasol
Vice Governor Genaro Alvarez Jr. said he won’t campaign for Binalbagan Mayor Alejandrino Mirasol as United Negros Alliance’s (UNA) bet for congressional post in the 5th District, vacated by the death of the late congressman Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo.
Alvarez, an UNA member, said he is not taking sides between Mirasol and Board Member Emilio Yulo III, who both expressed interest in running for the June 2 special election. Yulo is Mirasol’s nephew.
