The Negros First Taekwondo Association of Negros Occidental (NFTA) was recently created, in an effort to recruit talented taekwondo athletes from across the province. Negros Occidental Provincial Sports Coordinator Angel Verdeflor was named NFTA president, while Benson Fernandez was appointed secretary-general. Coordinators were also named in each of the province’s six congressional districts, along with …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
22 areas of Bacolod City affected by Friday night flooding
CDRRMO: No casualties, child drowning falsely reported By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Based on an official report by the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), at least 22 areas of Bacolod City were affected by last Friday’s heavy downpour, caused by a low pressure area (LPA) and southwest monsoon. According to the report, …
Several areas in Negros Occidental evacuated due to rains –PDRRMO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) reported several areas of the province were forced to evacuate, following last Friday’s heavy downpour, caused by a low pressure area (LPA) and southwest monsoon. The agency pointed out Bago City, Silay City, Sipalay City, Talisay City, La Carlota City, …
Embattled police officer claims ‘powerful and influential’ man behind home raid
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Joshua Barile, a member of the Regional Command Security Unit (RCSU), whose home was raided last week by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives, where firearms and explosives were uncovered, claimed a “powerful and influential” individual from southern Negros was behind the raid. Barile explained …
Gasataya will not join PDP-Laban
By Paulo Loreto Lim Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya recently revealed he would not be joining the ruling PDP-Laban, amid the earlier announcement of the mass oath taking for the party next month in Victorias City. “I see no reason to transfer,” he said. “We have been supporting the programs.” The congressman pointed out, …
Barber shot dead in Bacolod City
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern A barber was shot dead by an unidentified suspect at Purok Sigay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, yesterday around noon. Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, station commander of Police Station 2 (PS2), did not name the fatality but identified him as “Shane,” of legal age, and a temporary resident …
Suspects nabbed after committing robbery at Bredco
By Ma. Irish Joy M. Sabio, Intern Two robbers were arrested by members of Police Station 2 (PS2) after allegedly committing a robbery at the Bredco seawall, located in Barangay 10, Bacolod City, Saturday morning. Police identified the victim as Francis Sotomil. According to PS2 deputy commander Police Inspector Richard Lao, the two suspects, identified as …
OFWs from Iloilo send P12B worth of remittances every year
According to non-governmental organization Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiative, Inc. (Atikha), overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iloilo are some of the highest contributors of remittances every year, sending around P12 billion. Atikha Area Coordinator Jose Reso, Jr. recently spoke at a financial management training for Ilonggo OFWs, which was set up by his organization, …
Iloilo Governor breaks ground on road project
By Jezza A. Nepomoceno Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. led the groundbreaking ceremony on the 2.5-kilometer Batad-Embarkadero road over the weekend, alongside Batad Mayor Pedro Alarcon, in the town’s Barangay Hamod. Costs for the project are quoted at P42.6 million. Road clearing began last month, with the estimated completion date set for December 16. The …
DPWH: Bacolod Public Plaza renovation to be completed amid MassKara festival
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City District Engineering Office head, Engr. Abraham Villareal, recently revealed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projected the ongoing rehabilitation to the Bacolod Public Plaza will be completed amid next month’s MassKara Festival. “The target date is the second week of October,” he noted. The annual …