Barangay personnel and traffic enforcers direct traffic along the Buri Road in Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City which is undergoing rehabilitation.*(CGS photo)BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
The rehabilitation work by the Department of Public Works and Highways on the Honorata Manalo Road (Buri Road) in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, was temporarily stopped when a commotion ensued between the affected lot owners, barangay officials and the contractor (Silver Dragon) yesterday.
The landowners placed barricades on their properties and posted placards saying “no trespassing” and “private property” to stop the rehabilitation being implemented by the DPWH. The DPWH was prompted to temporarily stop the road rehabilitation in the area to prevent further conflict.
The incident occurred after personnel of the Silver Dragon allegedly threatened and challenged members of the Villacin family, one of the affected lot owners, to a duel if they continue to object to the implementation of the project initiated by Bacolod Rep. Evelio Leonardia.
sacks Gasambelo
BY CHRYSEE SAMILLANO
Edward Gasambelo was finally ousted as member of the board of directors of Central Negros Electric Cooperative representing District IV with five against three members voting for his disqualification during their October 10 board meeting.
Ceneco president Arnel Lapore yesterday said the five Ceneco directors who voted in favor of his removal, in compliance with the decision of the National Electrification Administration, were directors Paul Lizares, Joyce Cuenca, Robert Javellana, Jojit Yap and himself.
Mike Maravilla, Vic Tan and Dwight Carbon abstained, while Gasambelo objected, he said.
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DOH issues advisory for
coping with haze
MANILA -- As the government continues to monitor the thick haze situation in Mindanao, the Department of Health yesterday advised the people, particularly the elderly, children and those with asthma or other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases on ways of coping with the risks of haze.
DOH spokesperson Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, said the haze from the forest fires in Indonesia can cause air pollution which can bring about increased risks for respiratory tract infections and cardiac ailments.
In the DOH advisory, Dr. Lee Suy said it is important for the vulnerable sectors of the population to stay indoors with good ventilation..