As part of “Kaon Ta,” an event of the Silay City Independence Day celebration, an art exhibition featuring local Negrense artists will take place on Sunday, June 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Margarita’s Garden. Among the artists exhibiting work include Rodney Martinez, Dennis Ascalon, Christoph Sagemuller, Junjun Montelibano, Anika Marie Loquite, Jay- …
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Water Advisory Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will conduct repair activity, which will cause temporary water supply interruption and turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Replacement of defective 75 mm Ø gate valve at Patricia Homes-Burgos Road Schedule: Tomorrow, June 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Patricia Homes, Carmela …
PEMO encourages locals to take part in environmental week
The Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) is inviting locals to take part in this year’s Provincial Environment Week, which launches on June 19, after a mass at the Negros Occidental Multi-purpose Activity Center (NOMPAC). Following the mass, the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod will host Youth Environment Day Preceding formal events will be the Negros First Envi-race …
TESDA provides trainings for 60 scholars
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), along with instructors from the First Academy of Skills and Technology (FAST) recently conducted an orientation for 60 TESDA scholars at the Lopue’s East Center. The trainings include courses in welding, massage, and manicure; and students are also provided a starter kit and an allowance. Bacolod Lone …
FNRI encourages parents to prepare ‘baon’
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Food and Nutrition and Research Institute (FNRI) is encouraging parents to prepare their children’s school lunch at home. “When parents prepare the food, they can be assured of the quality and safety of their children’s food,” said nutritionist Salvador Serrano. He also suggested prepare food that does not …
On Maute group’s plunder of cathedral Faith ‘trampled on’ –Marawi Bishop
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) slammed the Maute terror group after a video showing the group destroying religious icons inside the St. Mary’s Cathedral before burning down the building recently surfaced online. Marawi Bishop Edwin dela Peña said, in a statement, the destruction of religious symbols revealed …
Provincial Engineer accuser charged by Ombudsman
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Jose Ma. Valencia, Engr. Leo Galvez, who had previously accused Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa of acquiring ill-gotten wealth, has been charged by the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly failing to process payments when he was assigned to the Provincial Administration Office. Valencia said …
Local Piston chapter: At least 97% of jeepney drivers protested
By Tara Yap According to Edgar Salarda, president of the Panay chapter of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston-Panay), at least 97 percent of jeepney drivers took part in the two-day transport strike that ran from June 5 to 6. Due to the protest, workers and students scrambled for transportation alternatives, which …
NOPPO: Barangay officials responsible for screening evacuees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the expected influx of individuals fleeing the ongoing conflict in Mindanao seeking temporary refuge elsewhere in the country, Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, said barangay officials are in charge of screening those entering their respective jurisdictions. “They can check if their …
Probe on fake quarry coupons a criminal investigation –Provincial Legal Office
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The ongoing probe on the alleged use of fake quarry coupons, used for the extraction and delivery of sand and gravel by private operators, has been escalated into a criminal case, according to the Negros Occidental Provincial Legal Office (PLO). According to PLO head, Atty. Jose Ma. Valencia, the decision …