The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) informs consumers connected to Alijis Feeders maintenance activity will be conducted this weekend, from March 11 to 12, to ensure the stability of distribution lines and avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Details of these outages are as follow: Date: Saturday, March 11 Time: …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
UNO-R Solidarity Day held yesterday
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) Religious Education Department held its 18th Solidarity Day yesterday, which started with a walk for life, where participants expressed their opposition to the death penalty, abortion, suicide, drug abuse, premarital sex, and extrajudicial killings. Opening ceremonies took place at the UNO-R gymnasium, with an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament …
Over 500 treated during Cauayan medical/dental outreach program
According to the Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO), over 500 residents of Cauayan sought treatment during a medical/dental outreach program, yesterday at the Barangay Inayawan covered court in the said municipality. Beneficiaries received free medical consultation, tooth extractions, and were provided with free medicine and food supplements. Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and …
Toby’s Sports Bacolod Inter-Barkada Basketball Tournament BBC defeats Capitol, advances to semifinals
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Bacolod Basketball Club (BBC) defeated Capitol, 89-83, earning a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing Toby’s Sports Bacolod Inter-Barkada Basketball Tournament at the STI-West Negros University gym. Capitol took an early 22-16 lead, however, BBC rallied to a slim 43-42 halftime lead. After the break, BBC went on …
Palarong Pambansa 2017 NIR girls volleyball team preparing for the competition –BTTHS Vice Chair
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. According to Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) Vice Chair for Sports Jose Montalbo, the Negros Island Region (NIR) secondary girls volleyball team will be ready in time for the Palarong Pambansa 2017. “The athletes will start their training on March 24, when classes have already finished,” he said. “They …
12 boxing bouts to feature at boxing event at the BAYS Center today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A boxing invitational, coordinated by the Bacolod Amateur Boxing Association (BABA), will feature 12 boxing fights, in eight categories, today at the BAYS Center in Bacolod City. The scheduled fights include a pair of bouts in the 23kg weight class between fighters from Barangay Bata and La Carlota City. Kenrich …
Palarong Pambansa 2017 NIR facing issues with accommodations
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Island Region (NIR) is encountering problems with accommodations for the upcoming Palarong Pambansa 2017 in Antique. Currently, Tobias Fomier Catholic School and Dao Catholic High School will be providing accommodations for the NIR delegation, however, both locations are 28 kilometers away from the hosting venue, the Binirayan Sports …
Air force fighter planes to conduct overflights in parts of Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced, last Wednesday, they would be conducting overflights of their brand new fighter aircraft in parts of Visayas, including Negros Occidental. According to PAF spokesperson, Colonel Antonio Francisco, the overflight of the South Korean built FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle” aircraft will be conducted in the areas …
Vice Mayor asks BCPO to focus on security at night
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran asked the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to focus on the security of the city at night time, following a string of robbery and other crime incidents in Bacolod City. In a phone interview yesterday, Familiaran said he suspects the rise in robbery …
SAVE-SIM, Confed defend SRA order on high fructose corn syrup
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Both the Save the Sugar Industry Movement (SAVE-SIM) and the Confederation of Sugar Producers Cooperative (Confed) expressed their support for the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), after Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines filed a complaint before the court asking to nullify the sugar order issued by SRA. In a message sent by SAVE-SIM …