‘Shocked’ business sector pleads: Lower wage hike
Business leaders in Western Visayas are appealing for a reduced minimum wage raise among workers.
Oops! Drivers now want P1 hike in jeepney fare
From an initial 50 centavos, jeepney drivers now seek a P1 increase in the minimum fare.
Former mayor bankrolling ‘bookies’ in N. Iloilo?
A former municipal mayor is reportedly the financier of the illegal numbers game “bookies” in northern Iloilo.
NAVA VS TREÑAS
If Councilor Plaridel Nava were to be believed, Cong. Jerry Treñas wanted him dead before the elections last year.
Prove allegation and I will resign – Jerry
Cong. Jerry Treñas described as preposterous Councilor Plaridel Nava’s claim that he wanted the Sangguniang Panlungsod member killed last year.
5 in rape of Grade 6 pupil escape prosecution
The police of Ajuy, Iloilo said it cannot file criminal complaints against the five suspects in the rape of an 11-year-old Grade 6 pupil.
Drug war not ending soon – Bacolod police
Police do not see the war against illegal drugs ending anytime soon.
WV JEEPNEY FARE HIKE LOOMS
Little to no opposition is expected tomorrow when the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 6 holds a public hearing on the proposed 50-centavo increase in the minimum jeepney fare.
Ex-BJMP personnel yields P.5-M shabu
– A former personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) was arrested in Barangay Banica, Roxas City for half a million pesos of shabu.
MORE COPS TO GUARD MALL
Police officers were assigned at the parking area of a shopping mall in Barangay San Rafael, Mandurriao district in light of the abduction of two call center agents there on Monday.