La Castellana
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: 4 Hacking Suspects Collared in Neg. Occ.
Four suspects of hacking in separate incidents were arrested by local police authorities in Negros Occidental, recently.
Over in Kabankalan City, police arrested Johnny Dahil-dahil, 25, and Bernal Leson-dra, 44, of Sitio Garol, Brgy. Tampalon for allegedly attacking their 36-year old neighnor, Arnold Roa.
Local news: Cops in Pursuit of Fleeing Suspects in Shooting, Stabbing
La Castellana Police are now conducting follow-up operation to arrest the suspects allegedly involved in the shooting and stabbing of two locals Wednesday evening at Brgy. Puso.
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.
national News: NP Open to Political Alliance - Cynthia Villar
Former Congressman Cynthia Villar, the wife of Senator Manuel Villar, said in an interview with Aksyon Radyo yesterday noon that the Nacionalista Party (NP), which her husband had earlier reorganized, was open to an alliance with other political parties but with what party or conglomeration has not been concretely decided by the party’s executive committee.
Local News: For 5th District Special Poll: UNA Endorses Mirasol
The United Negros Alliance (UNA) has endorsed the candidacy of Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol for the congressional post in the 5th District of Negros Occidental in a special election on June 2.
The endorsement was officially announced by UNA during its caucus in Bacolod last Saturday that was presided by its chairman, Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr., according to 4th District Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer.
Local News: Man Stabbed Dead in La Castellana Town
A man who was peppered with wounds inflicted by a sharp knife or bolo, was found dead the other day in La Castellana town, in what the police said could have been a grudge killing.
Killed was Rogelio De Tomas whom police said was a loner and who lived alone.
Events: Value Chain Development in Fair Economic Development
The recent 3-day workshop, the Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO) and its partners, discussed the programmatic approach to development that promotes multi-sectoral cooperation among different development actors and at various levels of their work, recognizing the strength of cooperation in the Philippines. The workshop mapped out the different roles of each partner within a specific value chain - such as the value chain of muscovado sugar, banana, coffee, rice and seaweed industries, which are being undertaken by farmers in Negros Occidental. The workshop also focused on value chain finance, private sector cooperation, rural entrepreneurship, gender in value chain development and its link to conflict transformation.On the fourth day of the event, Task Force Mapalad showcased its Muscovado Sugar Milling Project in La Castellana showing how farmers secure and develop its role as direct actors in the value chain of muscovado in the province. *(EBColmo)
