By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 8th Negros First Governor Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr., Cup Open Boxing Championships is scheduled to take place in Sagay City from October 15 to 21. According to Negros Occidental Provincial Sports Coordinator Angel Verdeflor, boxers from the seven congressional districts of Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, will participate in …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
CCLDO recognized at co-op conference
The Bacolod City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO) was recognized at the 8th National Tripartite Conference for Cooperative Development, which took place last week at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City. According to the plaque of special recognition, recently presented by CCLDO officer-in-charge Brenda Burdeos to Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, the …
Talisay City Mayor hosts retiring city workers
Talisay City Mayor Neil Lizares III recently hosted a dinner for five retiring employees of the city government, where each was given P10,000. The dinner, which was facilitated by the Human Resource Management Office, honored Melanie Genis, Gloria Macawili, Martha Cena, Margarito Espinosa, and Edgardo Sevilla. Aside from the cash award, the group was also …
BFAR distributes 50 motorboats to Negros Occidental fishermen
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), as part of their Bangka Project, recently distributed 50 fiberglass motorized bangka to fishermen from Bacolod City, Hinigaran, and EB Magalona. The turnover ceremony took place at the Coliseum of Bago City earlier this week. Present at the event were Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, Negros …
Provincial DOST to provide P12.6 in loan assistance to six local firms
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Negros Occidental recently revealed they have P12.6 million in loan assistance set to be distributed to six local firms for the purpose of providing the companies a means to upgrade their facilities and purchase equipment. DOST provincial director, Engr. Allan Francis Daraug, said the funding is provided …
Farm Tourism Conference and Festival begins on Monday
The Farm Tourism Conference and Festival opens at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City on Monday, October 2, and is set to run until October 4. Keynote speakers for this year’s event include Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary for Ecotourism, Farm Tourism and Faith Tourism Advocacy Silvino Tejada; and Bureau of Fisheries and …
DepEd, PAGCOR inaugurate new P41M classroom building in Manapla
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently inaugurated a newly-built classroom building for Manapla Elementary School. The structure is a three-story building, costing around P41.6 million, which was funded through the PAGCOR “Silid Aralan Projects” program. The construction project was undertaken by Wilkinson Construction./WDJ
Vice Governor voices support for medical marijuana
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently endorsed the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes, which House Bill No. 180, or the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, seeks to implement in the country. “The health committee of the House of Representatives has endorsed the bill,” he noted. Bacolod City …
Agriculture Secretary says new administrator means SRA will not be abolished Piñol on Paner statements: I will not play her game
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the appointment of Ormoc City sugar planter Hermenegildo Serafica as administrator for the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), replacing Atty. Anna Rosario Paner, Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol yesterday called it an assurance the agency would not be abolished. The cabinet official, who is currently in Negros Occidental on …
State of Calamity declared in certain barangays, not the entire town –Carles Mayor
Carles Mayor Siegfredo Betita yesterday clarified reports his municipality was under a State of Calamity, explaining only certain coastal communities have been placed under the condition. With the town’s Gigantes Island currently experiencing a red tide, Barangays Granada, Asluman, Gabi, and Lantangan, which make up the island, are currently under a State of Calamity. A …