After the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region VI (DENR-6) requested a Philippine Airlines (PAL) development project to cease, after the organization Friends of the Flying Foxes (FFF) claimed a development project by PAL bulldozed and destroyed a bat habitat, the airline company agreed to discuss a compromise. The two parties are looking to reserve …
Monthly Archives: July 2017
American national found dead in Singcang-Airport
By Maria Irish Sabio, Intern An American citizen was found in the comfort room of his rented apartment at Zone 3, Calong-calong, Brgy. Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, yesterday afternoon. Police identified the fatality as 48-year-old Ronald Robert Gaines, a temporary resident of the Reduble residence in the said barangay. According to Irene Flores, the victim’s girlfriend, …
Suspect in 2014 murder of Dutch national arrested
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The primary suspect in the March 24, 2014 murder of a Dutch national in Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City was arrested by police in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Police identified the suspect as Ricky Bonifacio. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, who presented the suspect …
Trekker party held in Manapla last weekend
The group Porsigue Trekkers held an outreach party last weekend at Bilbao, Barangay Pta. Mesa, Manapla, called “Trek or Treat,” where nearly 100 children participated. The party included activities such as making balloon decorations, a mascot presentation, picture taking, along with other games. Revelers also left with giveaways, which comprised of school supplies. Guests were …
Manapla organizations form alliance focused on climate and disaster risk reduction Group provided P350K in first batch of ‘livelihood funding’
Six Manapla-based organizations associated with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) recently formed an alliance called the Chambery Multi-Sectoral People’s Alliance (ChaMPA), focused on climate and disaster risk reduction. The group held elections at their founding assembly towards the end of last month and elected Chambery Small Fisherfolk Association (ChaSFA) President Luzviminda Diaros to lead …
Visitors prefer day trips –DOT-6 Survey
Based on a 2016 Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) survey of same-day visitors, the majority preferred day trips during their time in the region. “Increased connectivity provided opportunities for more tourists to visit Western Visayas,” said DOT-6 director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas. “Iloilo is an international gateway with the presence of Iloilo International Airport; Guimaras …
Bacolod City Councilors observe state congressional session in the US
Following a recent visit to Long Beach, California, in the United States, to re-launch the “sister city” relationship with Bacolod City, City Councilors Em Ang and Caesar Distrito flew across the country to observe a legislative session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, located in the state capitol of Harrisburg. They were also provided a …
Water Advisory Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption and turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Replacement of defective 100 mm Ø gate valve at Cometa-Burgos Streets Schedule: Tomorrow (July 14), from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Barangays 9, …
ASEAN School Games Negrenses suit up for men’s basketball team
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. On the heels of news reporting two Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School (DMLMHS) students would be part of the Philippine 18-Under women’s basketball team competing at the 9th ASEAN School Games, which begins today, two more Negrenses were also added to the Philippine men’s basketball team. Daniel Coo and …
Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament Rev-X Pantera beats Sprint 4T Enduro, remains undefeated
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Rev-X Pantera defeated Sprint 4T Enduro, 92-81, in the 35-and-below division of the ongoing Fil-Sino Athletic Club Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Rev-X Pantera led, 22-20, following the first period. They would go on to extend that lead to 74-55 at the close of …