The Association of Technical Institution in Negros Occidental (ATINO) will be organizing “Cosplay-The TESDA Way 2017” next week, August 23, at the 888 Chinatown Square Premiere Mall Event Center from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as part of the observance of the 23rd founding anniversary of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
San Jose Municipal Police Station recognized by PNP
During an award ceremony earlier this month, the Philippine National Police (PNP) named the San Jose Municipal Police Station of San Jose de Buenavista, Antique as the Best Municipal Police Station. The ceremony, which recognizes outstanding individuals and groups in law enforcement, took place at Camp Crame, in observance of the 116th anniversary of the …
Beyond poor quality ingredients, many local restaurants lack consistency
One of the many pet peeves developed after moving to Bacolod City was the disappointment with so many local restaurants. For sure, the local cuisine is spot on – have also found the small carinderias typically deliver better flavors than the more hyped-up commercial places and for less than half the price. However, when …
Governor urges calm amid bird flu outbreak in Luzon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday urged the public to remain calm and vigilant amid the recent outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, in Pampanga. In a statement by the governor, he assured Negros Occidental is free from bird flu. Marañon said the Department of Agriculture has already …
Provincial Official: Economic managers dissolved NIR, not Duterte
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) head and technical working group member, Dr. Ma. Lina Sanogal, confirmed economic managers are the ones responsible for the dissolution of the Negros Island Region (NIR) and not President Rodrigo Duterte. Among the economic managers who pushed for dissolution, she explained in …
Ceneco rates down in August Lagarde to LGUs: Pay your bill
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) General Manager Sulpicio Lagarde, Jr., residential rates for August 2017 are expected to dip by 33 centavos per kilowatt-hour (kWh), to P8.71 kWh. He also noted, system loss also decreased, from 11.52 to 11.43 percent; along with the transmission charge. “Ceneco earns …
Mayor backs anti-hospital deposit law
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday said he supports the recently-signed RA 10932, which strengthens the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, prohibiting hospitals from requesting payment as a prerequisite to administering treatment. “Necessity knows no rules and I think human life is not subject to the commerce of man,” he said. “If …
Laborer found dead in Amlan
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern The remains of a laborer were found in a sugarcane field in Barangay Jantianon, Amlan, Negros Oriental, late Sunday evening. Police identified the fatality as 32-year-old Cerelo Elardo, a laborer and resident of said barangay. The Amlan Municipal Police Station said a concerned citizen reported a body was …
Congressman endorses creation of ‘Special Area for Development’ Cueva disagrees with DBM cost claims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During his privilege speech before the House of Representatives last night, Negros Occidental second district Rep. Leo Rafael Cueva endorsed the proposal brought forth by the local business community, pushing for the creation of a Negros Island Special Area for Development. The proposal was made following the dissolution of the …
PIA-6 reiterates significance of Freedom of Information
By Paulo Loreto Lim During a recent briefing for information officers, Lilibeth French of Philippine Information Agency-Region VI (PIA-6) reiterated the significance of Freedom of Information (FOI), highlighting the importance of transparency in government. “[FOI] requires executive departments, agencies, bureaus, and offices to make public records, contracts, transactions, and any information requested by a member …