By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol is scheduled to meet with local sugar planters this week. Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said among the issues to be taken up include recent statements by President Rodrigo Duterte expressing his desire to see the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) abolished. …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Valdez holds on to WBO title, defeats Servania via unanimous decision
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. World Boxing Organization (WBO) world featherweight champion Óscar Valdez held on to the title after defeating Genesis ‘Azukal’ Servania of Bacolod City via unanimous decision over the weekend at the Tucson Arena in Tucson, Arizona in the United States. The Negrense boxer is already looking for a rematch. “Many loved …
Pinoy billiards player competing in Jakarta tournament
By Alex P. Vidal After previously taking second place in the Handicapping 1st Balls Championship, sponsored by Senator Manny Pacquiao, Michael Feliciano earned qualification into the 2017 Ketua DPRD DKI 10-Ball Open Tournament, which began over the weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia and runs until October 1. “Senator Pacquiao has been very supportive of Michael,” said …
Late Schröck goal lifts Ceres FC past Global Cebu, 1-0
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC defeated Global Cebu FC, 1-0, in the ongoing 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Panaad Park and Stadium last night. After the solid Ceres defense denied several opportunities for Global in the first half, the Negrense club took control in the second, with midfielder Stephan Schröck finding …
Where worry defeats amusement
There are days when I feel the urge to stomp my feet in exasperation over the futile discussions we are having in the nation. Many of these discussions come from those who misinform instead of inform, those who agitate the water instead of letting it settle so the people could see clearly. All these …
UN Assembly: The new Alan Peter Cayetano
“The United Nations is our one great hope for a peaceful and free world.” –Ralph Bunche The last time I interviewed Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano was when he graced the Philippine Independence Day celebration in June 2015 at the Philippine Consulate on Fifth Avenue. He was then a senator and was interested to …
Renewing faith by not attending mass
Last week, while attending Sunday mass at a Catholic church in Barangay Bata, was shocked to hear the homily transformed into a sermon about extrajudicial killings. Personally, it is not appropriate to use the pulpit as a soapbox, as it should be used as a way of advising parishioners on how to utilize the day’s readings in …
Heavy downpour results in evacuations, flooding across Bacolod City
Floodwaters neck-high, reaching second floor of homes –Reports By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Heavy rains last night, a result of a low pressure area, saw several areas across Bacolod City underwater, leaving students and commuters stranded, along with other city residents forced to leave their homes. Barangays 35 and 40 were said to be …
Board Member claims NPA is not responsible for Cadiz City solar farm raid
Escalante: Solar power is the best source of energy we could give By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Salvador Escalante, Jr. recently stated, despite the New People’s Army (NPA) being eyed as the prime suspect behind last week’s raid on the solar energy farm in Barangay Tinampa-an, Cadiz City, he claims …
MassKara Festival: Police looking to achieve ‘zero crime rate’ during celebration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday announced they are looking to achieve a “zero crime rate” during the annual MassKara Festival, set to take place in Bacolod City next month. According to BCPO acting director, Police Senior Superintendent Jack Wanky, local law enforcement has been split into task …