By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcyclist was injured after striking road barriers around a construction site in Barangay Suay, Himamaylan City, early Friday morning. Police identified the victim as Eddie Boy Trestiza, a resident Barangay Tooy in the said city. According to Himamaylan City Police Station traffic investigators, the motorist struck several barriers installed …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Senator: Tax reform bill will provide teachers with greater take-home pay
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In a press statement yesterday, Senator Juan Edgardo Angara explained Senate Bill 1592, or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill, will provide both private and public school teachers with greater take-home pay. He reiterated statements made back in September regarding those with an annual income of P150,000 …
Shoplifter nabbed in Talisay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A shoplifter was arrested by Talisay City police after allegedly victimizing a local supermarket in Barangay Zone-12, Talisay City, Thursday morning. Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Rowena Baldomero, a resident of Purok Tumpok, Barangay Mandalagan in Bacolod City. Talisay City police said Baldomero was caught trying to steal two …
Wanted sex offender arrested after being mauled in La Carlota City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 17-year-old suspected of sexual assault was arrested by police after allegedly being mauled along Bliss Street, Barangay 1, La Carlota City, late Thursday evening. Police identified the suspect as Eithel Jan Paclibar, a resident of FJE Village, Barangay Batuan in the said city. Official reports by La Carlota City …
WBC names GAB ‘Commission of the Year’
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The World Boxing Council (WBC) recently named the Games Amusement Board (GAB) of the Philippines the 2017 “Commission of the Year” during a convention in Baku, Azerbaijan. “This is a recognition of all the hard work and dedication of the board,” said GAB Chairman Abraham Mitra. He added, innovations made …
Unigames athletes to be arriving in Dumaguete City on October 19
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Athletes from the 27 colleges and universities participating in this year’s Unigames in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, from October 22 to 28, are expected to begin arriving in the city on October 19, towards the end of the city’s Buglasan Festival, which ends on October 22. “There will be fewer …
Fil-Sino Inter-Color Basketball Tournament AACI Trading beats JSY Transport
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. AACI Trading defeated JSY Transport, 79-76, in the ongoing Fil-Sino Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. The eventual winners took a commanding 52-29 lead going into halftime; an advantage they held on going into the fourth quarter, up 71-52. The comeback attempt by JSY Transport …
Iloilo CHO distributes free eyeglasses for seniors
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO), in collaboration with the Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6), distributed free eyeglasses to 60 senior citizens earlier this week. According to Dr. Gertrude Baldomar, who screened the recipients, most were suffering from eye refraction, eyestrain, and headache./WDJ
14 complete computer training program at Bacolod City Public Library
The 14 graduates of the Bacolod City Public Library (BCPL) basic computer training program recently received their diplomas during a ceremony at the said library, located at Araneta-Libertad Streets. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, City Councilor Renecito Novero, and Executive Assistant Moises de la Cruz served as guest speakers. The …
New hospital planned for Victorias City
Victorias City is expected to enter into a memorandum of agreement with humanitarian agency Memphis Mission of Mercy on Monday, October 9, to establish a new hospital in the city. According to the deal, the city will provide a two-hectare lot for the establishment of the hospital, while Memphis Mission of Mercy will offer special …