on Friday, February 17, 2017
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The elections are still far off, but there are reportedly people who are pushing Rep. Alfredo Benitez to run for governor of Negros Occidental in the 2019 polls.
Benitez, who is now on his last term as congressman of the 3rd district of Negros Occidental, admitted Wednesday night that he is being urged to run for governor.
on Monday, February 6, 2017
Carla P. Gomez
A P600 million “magical world” in Silay City that will reflect Negrense culture will open to the public early next year, Aton Land and Leisure (ALL) president Reynaldo Bantug said Saturday.
A perspective of theme park to rise in Silay City soon.*
Bantug said the 4-hectare theme park that will showcase numerous rides, with themes centered on local folklore and legends in a wholesome fun and magical way, will be bankrolled by Negrense investors.
on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Gilbert P. Bayoran
VICTORIAS CITY - With membership in the Negros Occidental Comprehensive Health Program reaching the one million mark after 2016 ended, Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. and Rep. Alfredo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) are now focusing on how to match it this year with further improvement of health services in 12 government hospitals.
Rep. Alfredo Benitez and Gov. Alfredo Marañon, assisted by provincial consultant Roy Balicas, distribute NOCHP cards at a gym in Victorias City.*
on Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Gilbert P. Bayoran
The Sugar Alliance of the Philippines got the support yesterday of Rep. Alfredo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3 rd District) and Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon in opposing the use by the soft drink companies of genetically modified high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is banned in the United States and other countries.
albee TWO BIRTHDAYS. Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon, who turns 81 today, blows out candles on a cake at the coliseum in Victorias City, where Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez celebrated his birthday yesterday with his daughter Bettina, wife Nikki Lopez and son Javier (l-r).* ( Andy Alvarez photo )
Benitez said there is now a proposed “soda tax” bill in Congress, which he said he will continue to support.
on Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Gilbert P. Bayoran
VICTORIAS CITY - Rep. Alfredo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd district) yesterday expressed support for the proposed restoration of the death penalty, but only for heinous crimes.
Benitez said the 21 crimes being proposed to warrant death penalty are too many.
on Saturday, December 10, 2016
Gilbert P. Bayoran
The 1st Ugyonan Seafood Festival in EB Magalona turned out to be a success on its first night on Dec. 9, according to its organizer. Rep. Albee Benitez and Abang Lingkod Rep. Stephen Paduano and some mayors of Negros Occidental joined Mayor Marvin Malacon and Saraviahanons in tasting the locally-produced seafood of the town.
on Fri, 11/18/2016
One hundred seventy eight badminton players from all over the province saw action in the 1st Cong. Albee and Mayor Mark Badminton Fiesta Cup held on November 12 and 13 at the Natalio G. Velez Sports and Cultural Center in Silay City.
Winners of the 1st Cong. Albee and Mayor Mark Badminton Fiesta Cup held at the Natalio G. Velez Sports and Cultural Center in Silay City.*
on Thursday, November 10, 2016
BY Carla P. Gomez
QUEZON CITY - A P600 million Enchanted Kingdom park will open in Silay City, Negros Occidental, before the end of 2017, Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3 rd District) said Tuesday.
The ground-breaking of the park to be put up by Aton Land will be in the first week of December and, hopefully, will be operational before December 2017, he said.
The park that will initially cover 4 hectares will be managed by Enchanted Kingdom that is headed by Mario Mamon, its chairman and president, Benitez said.
on Thursday, November 10, 2016
BY Carla P. Gomez
Rep. Alfredo Abelardo“Albee” Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3 rd District) Tuesday said he is filing a bill to regulate money lenders charging 5-6 interest rates using the borrowers' ATM cards as collateral.
He pointed out that when loans are made in banks, land is used as collateral and it goes through a process.
on Mon, 11/07/2016
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The search for heroes continues, 118 years after the bloodless Cinco de Noviembre revolution that freed Silaynons from more than 300 years of Spanish domination.
Rep. Alfredo Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd district) in his message that was read by Mayor Mark Golez during the Cinco De Noviembre celebration Saturday in Silay City, said that in the modern age of technology and information, “We look up to modern heroes as the ones who have a strong sense of charity, justice, humility and morality”.
Silay Mayor Mark Golez and ViceMayor Joedith Gallego sign the City Tourism Code.*
Ang isa sa akon mga handom para sa Bacolod.
Ako ang kapitan sg sini nga barko. Indi ini magkadto sa wala ukon sa tuo, kundi derecho sa direksyon sang pagbag-o sang gobyerno para sa kaayuhan sang Bacolodnon.
