By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent approval by the Negros Occidental provincial government to provide P60 million to build a new bridge in Isabela’s Barangay Camangcamang, Isabela Mayor Joselito Malabor expressed his appreciation saying the overflow bridge in the area had been damaged for years. Provincial Board Member Alain Gatuslao affirmed he would …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
PRO-6 utilizes community survey to determine credibility among anti-drug operatives
By Paulo Loreto Lim With President Rodrigo Duterte earlier allowing the reentry of the Philippine National Police (PNP) into the ongoing war on illegal drugs, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Cesar Hawthorne Binag, revealed community surveys are being utilized in order to assure residents of credibility among law enforcement. He explained, surveys …
Man wounded in Singcang-Airport stabbing
By Neska Centina A man was wounded in a stabbing incident at Purok Sigay in Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, Sunday evening. The victim was identified as 35-year-old Gramil Jun Tangayan, a resident of the said neighborhood. According to an initial investigation, the victim was allegedly stabbed by a certain 29-year-old Cesario Lopez. Reports claim Lopez fled towards …
Construction worker hacked to death in Toboso
By Neska Centina A construction worker was killed, while another was wounded, after being hacked by an unidentified suspect at Sitio Kanangkaan in Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Monday. The fatality was identified as 38-year-old Fidel Devera, a resident of Barangay Panlaan in Dumanjog, Cebu; while 31-year-old Renato Mellorida of Barangay Badiang in Inabanga, …
NOPPO intensifies ‘Oplan Iwas Paputok’ campaign
By Neska Centina The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) recently announced they would be intensifying their ‘Oplan Iwas Paputok’ campaign, which seeks to reduce the number of firecracker-related injuries and deaths. NOPPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Castil, Jr., said law enforcement will be particularly firm with those who violate RA 7183, or the …
PDC approves P608M worth of development projects, loan repayments
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Development Council (PDC) recently approved P680 million worth of development projects, along with payments intended for loan amortization, or the payment of interest expenses. P392.5 million is appropriated for priority development programs and projects, while the P215.5 million will be for payment of loan amortizations. The …
Negros-Guimaras portion of interisland bridge may take longer –Villar
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar yesterday called the proposed Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge a “reality,” but said construction of the Negros-Guimaras portion may take longer. “The [Negros] portion would probably take longer to finish,” he stated. Villar noted, the project will likely be undergoing preparatory work next …
Schröck: Great to be a double champion
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After capturing the inaugural Philippines Football League (PFL) crown and the AFC ASEAN Zonal title, Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Stephan Schröck recently spoke to CNN Philippines about the successful 2017 season. “It’s a great achievement,” he said. “The amazing support of management, the team, and the crowd made us feel …
UP looking to recruit BTTHS volleyball player
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. According to reports, the University of the Philippines (UP) may be looking to recruit Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) volleyball player Marianne Sotomil. “I have graduating players who are under negotiation with some colleges and universities in Manila,” said BTTHS Vice President for Sports Jose Montalbo. “I want …
Negros Museum presents restoration plans
Alongside Monday’s launch of “Talamdan,” an exhibit of documents and records gathered during the Spanish occupation in Negros, the Negros Museum unveiled the first phase of the establishment’s refurbishment program. “We are celebrating a significant milestone in our journey,” said Negros Cultural Foundation Board President Lyn Gamboa. She went on to discuss some updates being done through …