By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 33-year-old man was declared dead after taking his own life inside his home at Hacienda Danao, Barangay Haguimit, La Carlota City, Tuesday. Police refused to identify the victim, but confirmed he is a native of the said city. La Carlota City police said the victim was found hanging lifeless …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship Armenian Grand Master joins the competition
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Armenian Grand Master (GM) Karen Grigoryan recently confirmed his participation in the 2017 Negros International Open Chess Championship, set to take place from October 11 to 19 in Bacolod City. Grigoryan most recently won the Open Internacional d’Escacs Vila de Sitges in 2013. He has also previously won the Armenian …
MassKara table tennis tournament begins on October 20
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) will host the LOPTTA-MassKara table tennis tournament from October 20 to 22 at the LOPTTA playing center at Lopue’s San Sebastian. The competition will be divided into 10 categories, including boys’ and girls’ 10-and-under beginners, boys’ and girls’ 10-and-under, boys’ and girls’ 13-and-under, men …
2017 D’League Capitol remains winless after losing to Nena’s, 85-74
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Nena’s recently defeated Capitol, 85-73, keeping the latter winless in the ongoing 2017 D’League at the STI-West Negros University gym. The eventual winners took an early 18-13 lead in the first period, which extended to a 43-22 advantage going into the break. Despite a 19-13 run by Capitol in the …
P6.9M worth of fishery livelihood projects distributed throughout Negros Occidental
Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol distributed a total P6.9 million worth of fishery livelihood projects during a recent visit to Negros Occidental. Fishery livelihood projects are comprised of post-harvest kits; marine engines; fishing gear, including crab pots and fish gill nets; fiberglass-reinforced plastic boats; and fish snack carts. An additional P1 million worth of …
Cultural Center wraps ‘Gintong Alab sa Silangan’ tour
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) recently wrapped its “Gintong Alab sa Silangan (Golden Flame of the East)” tour, which stopped in Bacolod City on September 27. During the event at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod, those gathered witnessed centuries of Filipino history through a series of performances. The program was …
MassKara Festival Mayor re-appoints City Councilor as action officer
For the second year in a row, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia appointed City Councilor Em Ang as festival action officer for the ongoing MassKara Festival. According to the mayor, Ang has “vast experience in events management.” The festival action officer manages coordination between the city government and the Silver MassKara Festival Organization, Inc./WDJ
What’s with the title?
The academe – a place where you can find people obsessed with titles. At every faculty meeting, I cannot help but smile seeing people who add “Ph.D” at the end of their name, or scratch out “Mr.” or “Mrs.” and replace it with “Dr.” or “Prof.” They see it as proper respect and recognition for …
When will police officers be seen on the road?
With the number of criminal incidents reported throughout Bacolod City, residents are asking themselves (again), when will we see police officers on the road conducting patrols and making themselves visible? Hold-ups incidents, pickpocketing, and even killings are seen as a result of the ongoing war on illegal drugs. It is said hold-up robberies are being …
Cauayan Police ambushed by suspected NPA members
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Members of the Cauayan Municipal Police Station were allegedly ambushed yesterday afternoon by several unidentified gunmen while on patrol at the town’s Sitio Suhoton, Barangay Caliling. According to Cauayan municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Alan Gary Resuma, a 20-minute firefight ensued between the police officers and the armed men. …