Isabela
Events: Gov Turns Over Financial Aid to Indigenous Peoples
Gov. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. turned over a check worth P100,000 to the indigenous peoples of Isabela town and cities of Silay and Cadiz, yesterday, representing as assistance for their traditional craft business.
Gov. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr. (extreme left) wears the hat given by the IPs of
Marikudo, Isabela who are overwhelmed with joy upon receiving the financial
assistance for their livelihood projects.*(Capitol photo)
Of the total amount, P40,000 will go to the "Ati tribe" of Sitio Marikudo, Brgy. Camangcamang, Municipality of Isabela; P30,000 will go to the "Ata tribe" of Sitio Manara, Brgy. Celestino Villacin, Cadiz City; and P30,000 will go to the "bukidnons" of Sitio Sibato, Brgy. Guimbala-on, Silay 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: ‘Reds’ Eyed in CAA Slay
A member of Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) or Cafgu was killed, recently at Brgy. Makilignit, Isabela by five unidentified persons believed to be part of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).
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.
Feature: Not So Grand Lacson Reunion
Considering the social standing of the Lacson family name, I was quiet
disappointed with the 2nd Lacson Reunion. It didn’t bear the “Grand” adjective
it had for the 1st Lacson Grand Reunion. There was nothing to celebrate about…
ELG with the famous Rose Lacson
What should have been a clarion call to get together and tie the family bonds
led to disarray and disunity. Each branch tried to outdo the others, there was
no sense of grandeur that has made the Lacson name stand out from the rest—even
being called the Kennedys of the Philippines sounded terribly out of place. The
only thing that came to my mind was the bickering of petty complaints why this
branch was called royale and why that branch was designated as pure blood.
Hello! Must you take all that crap seriously?!!!
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: 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.
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.
