By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A foreman for a sugar farm was killed while a minor was seriously injured after they were shot by a farm worker in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City, Tuesday evening. Police identified the fatality as 36-year-old Harry Rivera, a resident of Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City, while police withheld the identity of …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Cordova elected Ceneco President
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Director Roy Cordova of District 4 was elected Tuesday as the new President of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) replacing Atty. Arnel Lapore. The election of Cordova was made during the first Ceneco Board Meeting after its Annual General Assembly held April 30 at the Bacolod Tay Tung High …
BCD employees to receive mid-year bonus on May 15
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Employees working for the city government of Bacolod are set to receive their mid-year bonus on May 15. According to Memorandum No. 83 signed by Mayor Evelio Leonardia, it stated the mid-year bonus aims to reward the city’s workers for their hard work and dedication in their service for the …
Brgy 7 & Bata eliminate rivals to enter q’fnals
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Barangays 7 and Bata ruled over their respective rivals on Tuesday’s Round-of-16 initial matches and secured seats in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League at the STI-West Negros University gym. Santillan fired 16 points to spearhead Barangay 7 in a 68-65 victory over Mandalagan, while …
NICA 10U Kiddies Chess winners known
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Jhunrel Rodjun Ferrer took home the championship title, Christian Pelione finished second place, and Dwayne Pahaganas settled for third at the 1st Monski Monmongan Kiddies 10 Under Chess Championship recently staged in Talisay City. Rounding up the Top 10 are Aeralyn Sinining, Zaire Evan Sadia, Charlize Cuambot, Jasmine Atienza, Einstein …
Ynzon leads monthly TMC qualifiers
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Top contender Leoner Ynzon leads the top qualifiers for the month of May in the ongoing Tenpin Masters Challenge (TMC) Season Three at the East Bowling Center. Hitting an average of 223 pin falls, Ynzon knocked down a 2-set score of 1,338 pin falls including a personal record of 717 …
19th Negros Tenpin Bowling Open set May 31 to June 4
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Top bowlers from across the country will converge in Bacolod City on May 31 to June 4 for the 19th Negros Tenpin Bowling Open Tournament. Registration fee is prized at P2,800. Multiple tries are allowed at P400 per retry. Prizes will be given to Top 3 qualifiers, a perfect game, …
10th Victor Catedral Plagata Cup Tay Tung eyes 2nd win today
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Following their overwhelming victory over Passi City in the opening day, the Bacolod Tay Tung High School is looking forward to double their win today when they face co-powerhouse team Central Philippine University Golden Lions at 7:30 PM in the secondary girls division of the 10th Victor Catedral Plagata Cup …
Insulting Treñas won’t restore Gina back to her post
Any people attempting to govern themselves by laws of their own making, and by officers of their own appointment, are in direct rebellion against the kingdom of God. – Orson Pratt Only former Iloilo City councilor Nielex “Lex” Tupas himself can confirm or deny persisting reports that he was prompted to relinquish his post as …
Disciplined drivers are needed on the road
In our recent travels to Cebu City and Davao City, we have made the most of our trips visiting landmarks and enjoying the various tuna cuisines, our favorite durian fruit, and the Golden Pomelo of our friend Meloy Mercado. Cebu hospitality treated us to Chilen chicharon, dried mango, Cebu lechon and tonkatsu. I was glad …