By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Class of 1985 led Bracket A of the NOHS@115 Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association, Inc. (NOHSAAI) “Unity Cup” Bowling Fellowship finals at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders sit atop the bracket with 1,495 pin falls, followed by the Classes of 1994 – …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Nurturing a ‘suplado’
Four years and counting since moving to the Philippines after living in the United States for nearly 30 years and there are still cultural barriers encountered in the assimilation process. One of the first issues that continue to linger is the habit of many individuals who refuse to offer friendly greetings and, in many cases, …
Leonardia mum on claims his dismissal case is ‘prejudged’ Mayor to leave the case to his legal counsel
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia remains mum on claims made by former Provincial Board Member Victor Puey, who alleged the case filed against the mayor is being “prejudged” by the Court of Appeals. Puey recently penned a letter to the Court of Appeals-Cebu Station, requesting the division inhibit itself and …
Complaint claims Mayor, BAC violated procurement rules
By Paulo Loreto Lim A group comprised of contractors, suppliers, truckers, haulers, and media men filed a complaint before the deputy ombudsman for the Visayas, claiming Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and his Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) violated RA 9184, or the Government Procurement Reform Act, during the recent process of selecting a waste …
Capitol audit shows violations in salary releases –Provincial Accountant Provincial Agriculturalist has most job order casual employees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Based on the recent audit of job order casual employees of the provincial government of Negros Occidental, Provincial Accountant Merle Fortu revealed, based on their data, violations were discovered. “There were some violations of the internal process of release of their salaries,” she said. “The next step is to personally …
DOH orders public hospitals in Negros Occidental to have doctors available 24/7
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health (DOH) ordered all government hospital chiefs to make doctors and support staff available 24 hours a day. Dr. Herminigildo Valle, undersecretary of health for the Office for Field Implementation Management, in a memorandum, ordered medical personnel be made available, particularly, “in local and government hospitals that …
Liga-Negros Occidental President: Marcos endorsed NIR retention
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the Liga ng mga Barangay-Negros Occidental (Liga-Negros Occidental) Provincial Congress, which took place earlier this month in Ilocos Norte, Liga-Negros Occidental President Anabelle Bermudo reported former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. endorsed the retention of the Negros Island Region (NIR). She said both Marcos and Liga-Philippines President Edmund Abesamis expressed …
Mayor: City sent proposals for conversion of old Bacolod Airport
In a press conference, yesterday, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia revealed a proposal was sent to the three owners of the old Bacolod Airport to convert the 37-hectare property into a special economic zone (SEZ). “The old Bacolod Airport is a sleeping giant, he said. “If stimulated, [it] can produce economic activities and benefit the …
Ang appointed presiding officer for Women’s Month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang was appointed presiding officer of the 37th regular session of the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), in observance of International Women’s Month. Ang was appointed by Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, while City Councilor Sonya Verdeflor was appointed Majority Floor Leader, which was …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres draws with Felda, stays atop Group G
By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the huge 5-0 victory over Tampines Rovers FC, last week, it was a slow start for Ceres-Negros FC as they drew, 0-0, against Malaysian side Felda United FC in their 2017 AFC Cup group stage match at a rainy Panaad Park and Stadium, last night. Following the first half, Felda …