BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez filed House Bill No. 6761 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to strengthen transparency and accountability in the national budget process. “Ang pondo ng bayan ay para sa bayan at dapat alam ng bawat Pilipino kung saan ito...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez on Saturday asked the Philippine National Police and Department of Justice to thoroughly investigate the brutal killing of a 42-year-old single mother from Victorias City, Negros Occidental. “I am calling for a full and...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez has warned contractors that they will be blacklisted if they fail to repair two flood control structures. “If they cannot comply, then they will not be included in any future projects. They will not be allowed to join...
BACOLOD CITY – Four congressmen from Negros Occidental are heading committees in the House of Representatives in the 20th Congress. First-term third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez heads the Special Committee on Creative Industry and Performing Arts and was appointed assistant majority...
In my last article, I wrote about Destination Architecture and how important it is for the Philippines to consider constructing more buildings that fit its criteria to not only improve tourism but also to improve the livelihood of its inhabitants by increasing commerce and sense of place. Pino...
ILOILO CITY – Incoming Antique Gov. Paolo Javier cited outgoing Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao despite their political differences. “She has done her best for the Antiqueños,” said Javier during the ceremonial turnover on Friday, June 28. “Duro man nabuligan ang aton gobernadora (Our...
ILOILO CITY – After almost a decade, the people of Antique province have elected a governor from the Javier political clan – former Rep. Paolo. PAOLO Javier (third from left) is proclaimed the governor of Antique province. Also in photo is father Exequiel ‘Boy Ex’ Javier (left), a...
BACOLOD CITY – The Victorias City government and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) recently inked an agreement to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in Negros Occidental. OCD Administrator Underseretary Ariel Nepomuceno and Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, who also leads the Negros...
Megaworld is investing close to P50-billion to develop two new townships in Palawan, the six-hectare Baytown Palawan and the 462-hectare eco-tourism township Paragua Coastown. Palawan’s breathtaking landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich biodiversity have long made it a dream destination for...
BACOLOD CITY – The Victorias City government in Negros Occidental has committed to accept 500 Kanlaon Volcano evacuees from La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) Mayor Javier Benitez said they have internally approved a memorandum of agreement with the La Carlota city...
ILOILO CITY – Politicians trooped to the 39th death anniversary of Gov. Evelio Javier at the Freedom Park in San Jose, Antique, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, less than three months before the elections. FORMER Antique Gov. Exequiel 'Boy Ex' Javier (second from left), gubernatorial candidate Paolo...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Javi Benitez cancelled the New Year’s celebration in Victorias City, Negros Occidental to focus on community service and reinforcing drainage systems following last week's flood. BARANGAY IV in Victorias City, Negros Occidental is flooded due to heavy rain and high...
