By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently approved a resolution requesting Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to concrete and rehabilitate Hernaez Street, from the corner of Corazon Aquino Avenue until the Bacolod-Murcia-Alijis Road. According to the resolution, penned by City Councilor …
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Iloilo distributes P508K in cash prizes for municipalities with the highest tax revenue Coca-Cola tops tax payments among businesses
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno A total of P508,000 in prize money was awarded to Iloilo municipalities with the highest tax revenue in 2016 during a ceremony yesterday at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. The town of Sta. Barbara topped realty tax collection in category A; Banate took realty tax collection in category B; Bingawan was recognized …
One of two jail escapees recaptured
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga One of the two jail inmates who escaped the Negros Occidental District Jail in Bago City was recaptured by members of the Murcia Municipal Police Station, yesterday. The recaptured escapee was identified as Ramon Ventura, Jr., who is convicted on carnapping charges. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) District …
Suspected drug personality arrested in Bais City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug personality was nabbed by anti-drug operatives from the Bais City police, following a buy-bust operation in Barangay 2, Bais City, Negros Oriental. Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Vincent Brian Mier, a resident of corner Gomez-Tavera Street in the said barangay. Bais City police said Mier was …
Murcia man shot, left inside burning home
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 26-year-old man was shot and burned by unidentified suspects yesterday in Barangay Canlandog, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Joy Paulino, a resident of Sitio Monarch in the said barangay. Based on initial probe by Murcia police, the victim was reportedly involved in a land dispute. Unidentified …
‘Oplan Semana Santa’ underway
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In an effort to ensure safety on the roads during Holy Week, the Land Transportation Office-Region VI (LTO-6) is currently conducting “Oplan Semana Santa,” scheduled to run through Easter Sunday, April 16. According to LTO-6 Director Roland Ramos, personnel will be deployed to different terminals to inspect buses and public …
Council presents six-year development plan for Bacolod City
The City Development Council (CDC), chaired by Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, released their six-year comprehensive development plan for the city at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), yesterday. The plan includes a local development investment program, a capacity development agenda, and a monitoring and evaluation strategy. It is also comprised of an executive and …
Bacolodnon motorcyclists begin 7,000 kilometer ‘epic journey’
Three motorcyclists from Bacolod City began a 7,000 kilometer “epic journey,” starting with a send-off ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) last night at 9:00 p.m. Russell Ban, Christian Aguirre, and Jason Tupas plan to travel the “Lakbayin ang Pilipinas: The Riders’ Pilgrimage” across major roads of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao in …
2017 Philippine Series Negros Occidental earns Final 4 berth
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Occidental softball team earned a spot in the Final 4 in the senior and major league divisions of the ongoing 2017 Philippine Series in Dumaguete City. The Negrense team earned their fifth win yesterday, defeating the International Little League Association of Manila (ILLAM), 10-4. They next take on …
Philippines Football League officially launches on April 20
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The inaugural season of the Philippines Football League (PFL) will officially launch on April 20, with eight clubs set to compete. The clubs include Ceres Negros FC, Davao Aguilas FC, Global Cebu FC, Ilocos United FC, JPV Marikina FC, Kaya FC-Makati, Stallion Laguna FC, and Loyola Meralco Sparks FC. “The …