As part of a joint project by the Sowing Legacy Movement and the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) University Community Development Office, the Handumanan National High School (HNHS) business club, the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (COYE), was recognized for Best Exhibit and the third-best project for “My School, My Cause.” HNHS is the only public …
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Panaad Challenge relay event begins on April 29
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Panaad Challenge relay event, part of the Panaad Sa Negros Sportsfest, begins on April 29, starting from the Mambukal Resort in Murcia to Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City. The 26.3 kilometer event will be divided into Under-17, Open, and Executive (25 years old and above) categories, with teams comprised …
Gasataya addresses principals’ congress
Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya addressed the 1st Principals’ National Congress on K-to-12, which opened yesterday at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod and runs for three days, encouraging them to inspire their students. He also pointed out he co-authored House Bills 56 and 1668. The former increases minimum pay for teachers, …
2017 Palarong Pambansa NIR volleyball players still need a lot of practice –BTTHS Vice Chair
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Despite a series of tune-up events leading up to the 2017 Palarong Pambansa, set to begin this weekend in Antique, Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) Vice Chair for Sports Jose Montalbo believes the Negros Island Region (NIR) secondary girls volleyball team still has a lot of work to do. …
2017 Palarong Pambansa NIR secondary boys arnis team looks to defend title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Island Region (NIR) secondary boys arnis team is looking to defend their titles at the upcoming 2017 Palarong Pambansa, set to begin this weekend in Antique. The team is primarily comprised of athletes from Ramon Torres National High School (RTNHS), including the Escleto twins, John Michael and John …
2017 Fil-Sino All-Asian Countertrade Inter-Color Tournament Sweet Crystals wins in Class B, JSY Transport claims victory in Class A
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sweet Crystals Sugar came from behind to beat Organic Solutions, 62-60, in the Class B division of the ongoing 2017 Fil-Sino All-Asian Countertrade Inter-Color Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang gym. In Class A, JSY Transport notched a win, defeating AACI Trading, 81-77. Sweet Crystals went …
Summer travels
Even with tropical depressions still on the weather menu, travelers are still heading out for a leisurely summer. Many are visiting regional destinations, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong; however, they have not experienced the fun of Boracay, Mactan, Cebu, Sicogon island, Baguio, Tagaytay, Davao City, Negros island, Panay island, among others. Traveling within …
In light of Bohol attack, PRO-18 tells officers to remain vigilant
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the deadly attack by terror group Abu Sayyaf last week in Bohol, Police Regional Office-18 (PRO-18) requested their officers to remain vigilant. PRO-18 spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, said cops, especially those under the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), were ordered to conduct more patrols, particularly along …
Bishop uses Easter message to condemn extrajudicial killings, death penalty
By Paulo Loreto Lim Diocese of Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon used his Easter message to condemn extrajudicial killings and called the proposed restoration of the death penalty “utterly indefensible.” Given the stated positions, he described the current state of the nation as “sad.” “How sad it is to see this life so easily violated and …
Provincial Board Member considering a run for congress
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Board Member Alain Gatuslao is reportedly being considered to run for the 5th congressional district in 2019, which will be vacated by incumbent Rep. Alejandro Mirasol who is on his final term. According to the board member, he is “still in the consultation phase.” Also said to be …