Camp Zion 2017, featuring a main stage, pool party stage, over 50 tents, VIP cottages, “glamping,” barbecue, longboarding, interactive adventures, and drinking games, is set to take place from May 6 to 7 at the Balokon Spring Resort in Don Salvador Benedicto. Entertainment will also be provided by local artists, along with Bodega Collective from …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
First Kumpas Barangay held in Brgy. Singcang-Airport
Kumpas Barangay, a barangay interaction program created by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, recently held their first event in Barangay Singcang-Airport in Bacolod City, where local residents aired their concerns to Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, who will forward the information to the president. Many issues were discussed throughout the course …
UNO-R accepting first-year BS social work students in June
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) is accepting first-year students for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program, beginning in June. 2015 high school graduates and prior, transfer students, students shifting courses, and returning students are all qualified to enroll. The program was created in response to the demand for more registered social workers. …
2017 Dynamic Football League 1st Conference Ramon Torres National High School defends U15 title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ramon Torres National High School-Bago defeated STI-West Negros University, 3-1, and successfully defended their U15 boys title during this weekend’s 2017 Dynamic Football League (DFL) 1st Conference finals at the Sta. Maria football field in Talisay City. Trinity Christian School (TCS), meanwhile, defeated Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), 3-1, in …
Negrense athletes to compete in SEA Youth Athletics Championships
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Four Negrense athletes from Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School in Bacolod City are expected to take part in the 12th Southeast Asian (SEA) Youth Athletics Championships, which begin today at the Ilagan City Sports Complex in Isabela. According to Provincial Sports Officer Manuel de Oro, the four are …
Witnessing the church transition from a place of worship to a political venue (Part 1)
Over the last two Sundays, a new priest has taken to the podium at a Roman Catholic church in Barangay Bata. Have regularly attended Sunday mass at that particular church for a while now, but it was not until this new priest arrived that the context of mass started showing signs of a shift – …
Labor groups: Agriculture Secretary is persona non-grata in Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Labor groups in Negros Occidental yesterday declared Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol “persona non-grata,” or unwelcome, after he revealed a “win-win” solution on the issue of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). “Piñol is not aware of the disastrous economic consequences that shall occur if the sugar industry collapses,” they …
Leonardia: Bacolod City is being considered for another ASEAN event Police report no major incidents occurred during the meetings
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the city is being considered for another Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) event, according to Cecilia Villanueva of the National Organizing Committee, following the conclusion of the Senior Officials Responsible for Information (SOMRI) meetings at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. …
PRO-18 Director: Surrender feelers sent by drug lords, including Berya
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Renato Gumban, confirmed yesterday afternoon that alleged drug lord Berya Tolentino sent surrender feelers to his office. He also confirmed other Negros Island Region (NIR) drug lords have also sent feelers. He credited the Philippine National Police (PNP) “Oplan: Double Barrel Alpha …
Governor replaces Provincial Administrator, reshuffles hospital chiefs
By Paulo Loreto Lim Acting Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Dr. Leonardo Eusebio, was recently appointed chief of hospitals. According to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., who confirmed the appointment yesterday, Eusebio was serving both positions concurrently on a contractual basis. Negros Occidental Investment and Promotion Center head Lucille Gelvolea will take over the provincial …