By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Ten people were arrested following a buy-bust operation on an alleged drug den at Purok Cagaycay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, late Tuesday evening. Police identified the main subject of the operation as Kristoffer Arquillo, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 2 (PS2) commander, Police Chief Inspector Benedicto Villarias, …
Monthly Archives: September 2017
City Councilor clarifies anti-smoking task force is not authorized to collect fines
By Paulo Loreto Lim In light of reports regarding city residents caught smoking in public, a violation of City Ordinance 641, which prohibits smoking in public areas, Bacolod City Councilor Caesar Distrito clarified members of the Bacolod Anti-Smoking Task Force (BASTF) are not authorized to collect fines. Those caught on their first offense are …
Former UFL coach launches book
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Former Kaya FC and Union Football Club-Manila coach Maor Rozen yesterday launched the Philippine edition of his book, Tactics from the Roots, in Bacolod City. “This book talks about tactics from what I have observed,” said the author. “Maybe this can also be a tool for the Filipino coach.” …
Provincial Government recognizes local taekwondo champion
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, and the members of the Provincial Board recently recognized 13-year-old Mary Angeline Uy Alcantara, following her gold medal win at last month’s World Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Living Stones International School student won the 44-kilogram division of the competition …
Let the soul of NIR go
“There’s a victory in letting go of your expectations.” –Mike White The Negros Island Region (NIR) in the Philippine is now a thing of the past. There’s nothing dyed-in-the-wool proponents can do now to bring it back to life. There’s no use crying over a spilled milk. Life must go on for the living. Let …
Banago Port must be utilized for tourism
Tourism promotion is a priority among all cities and provinces in the country today, particularly with President Rodrigo Duterte and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo stressing the importance of tourism as a medium of economic development. However, despite the push towards tourism, it appears some government agencies have failed in developing more cooperative …
NOPPO: Prevendido’s men operating in Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., yesterday confirmed several individuals associated with slain drug lord Richard ‘Buang’ Prevendido are currently active in Negros Occidental. In a phone interview, the NOPPO head denied reports Prevendido was spotted in Victorias City prior to being …
Philippines survives Yemen, 2-2
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. AFC Asian Cup qualification round The Philippine national football team, the Azkals, survived a scare last night from the Yemeni national football team, drawing 2-2 in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification round match at the Panaad Park and Stadium. The draw keeps the Azkals atop Group F. The visiting …
Bacolod City Mayor says he has no plans for 2019
Leonardia: It is too early for politics By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he has not made any preparations for the 2019 elections, saying he would rather prioritize his duties as mayor. “What is happening in the province is not exactly the same here in Bacolod,” he said. Currently, …
Do not give money to beggars –DSSD
Tero: They get used to begging instead of finding work By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head Pacita Tero recently advised locals not to give money to beggars, citing an influx as the “-ber months” have started. She said the reason they return to the city …