By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Talisay City won in both basketball and volleyball in the ongoing Albee Cup. Talisay City notched wins over Victorias City and Silay City in the 39-and-below basketball division, while beating Murcia and EB Magalona in the 40-and-above category. Meanwhile, the city also earned their fifth win in men’s volleyball, defeating …
Monthly Archives: June 2017
DOT funds for New York parade ‘intact’
Even if she did not attend the annual Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City over the weekend, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo decided to retain the $100,000 pledged for the event. Philippine Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Cesar Montano, the source of Teo’s alleged “displeasure,” represented the DOT. Montano …
Transport strike fails to paralyze city
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the first day of the planned two-day transport strike, local transport group United Negros Drivers and Operators Center (UNDOC), through its Secretary-General Diego Malacad, announced they were calling off their demonstration after Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya said he would raise their concerns before Congress. Malacad had earlier …
Sayson to Gasataya: If you have nothing to hide, why file a petition?
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Bacolod City Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and 2016 congressional candidate questioned the motion for reconsideration filed by Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya after the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) dismissed the latter’s request to dismiss the challenge to the electoral results. “If you have nothing …
Governor appeals to Negrenses to help Marawi City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. called on Negrenses yesterday to assist in the relief effort for Marawi City. He said the provincial government is accepting donations for Halal food, drinking water, sanitation kits, blankets, batteries, first aid kits, sleeping mats, and portable lamps or flashlights. The Provincial Capitol lobby …
Marañon urges vigilance amid latest terror threat
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a recent report indicating Philippine Coast Guard-Bacolod (PCG-Bacolod) commander, Lieutenant Jimmy Oliver Vingno, received intelligence claiming seven car bombs are being transported from Mindanao to Metro Manila, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. urged vigilance. The governor encouraged residents to immediately report any suspicious-looking individuals to authorities, especially if …
Janiuay Mayor faces attempted homicide, illegal firearms charges
By Tara Yap According to Maasin police chief, Senior Inspector Rey Cordero, Mayor Jose De Paula of Janiuay, Iloilo faces attempted homicide and illegal firearms charges following a shooting incident that occurred over the weekend. The mayor hosted a party at a Maasin resort, following a win by his town’s basketball team. Upon arrival, another …
Two inmates escape Handumanan Jail
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police are currently on the lookout after two inmates of the Metro Bacolod District Jail (MBDJ) in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City made a daring escape last Sunday. Authorities from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) identified the escapees as Noli Dega of Barangay 39, Bacolod City; and Marlon …
65 rehabilitated drug personalities to undergo ‘after care’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) will hold an “after care” phase for 65 surrendered drug personalities who completed the eight-week Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP), which culminated on May 30 at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC). DSSD social welfare officer IV Sally Abelarde explained, during this …
Real estate developer proposes manmade islands for Iloilo City
By Tara Yap According to Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, the Marikudo Real Estate Development Corporation proposed the reclamation of 364 hectares of land for two manmade islands to be placed in the Iloilo Strait, the body of water that separates Iloilo City from Guimaras. The proposal also covers bridges that will connect the …