By Paulo Loreto Lim The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) recently announced a steep decline in the number of recorded food poisoning cases, citing a total 297 cases in 2017, resulting in one death; as compared to 790 last year, leading to four fatalities. The agency called on the public to adhere to proper food …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Tropical Storm Urduja: Aklan landslide forces drivers headed towards Malay to detour through Antique
By Paulo Loreto Lim According to the Philippine Information Agency, a landslide occurred yesterday at Sitio Pook in Barangay Gibon, Nabas, Aklan, which has reportedly interrupted road travel going in and out of Malay, where resort locale Boracay is located. Based on reports, workers will need a day to clear the landslide. Meanwhile, those operating …
Laborer shot by cousin in Isabela
By Neska Centina A man was wounded after being shot by his cousin at Sitio Montara in Barangay Camang-Camang, Isabela, Negros Occidental, Sunday evening. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Joseph Monasterio, a resident of Sitio Jamaica in the said barangay. According to an initial investigation, Monasterio was walking home with his cousin, 38-year-old Roque Monasterio, after …
Himamaylan City resident shot dead by unknown assailants
By Neska Centina A man was shot to death by unknown suspects at Sitio Batang in Barangay Talaban, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, Sunday morning. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Jessie Flores, a resident of Tuyabang Bajo, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. Following an initial investigation by the Himamaylan City Police Station, the victim, together with his companion …
BCPO commends four officers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four police officers from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) were recognized yesterday morning at police headquarters in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City. BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, identified the cops as Police Superintendent Richie Yatar of the Mobile Force Company, Police Chief Inspector Jovil Sedel of Police Station …
2017 Palarong Panlalawigan: NOPSSCEA sweeps secondary table tennis events
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), or Area 8, which is bannered by Lopue’s-University of St. La Salle (USLS), recently swept the secondary level table tennis events at the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan, which took place at the Lopue’s San Sebastian annex. The boys’ team of …
Ceneco newsletter recognized by PIA
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) newsletter, Ceneco Livewire, was recently recognized by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), placing seventh during the agency’s recent Search for Best Newsletter Awards 2017. The recognition was the second such acknowledgement from PIA-Region VI. The award credited the newsletter for its content, message, technical quality, and responsiveness. Livewire …
Well-trained traffic enforcers, not re-routing dreams
The second flyover set to open in Bacolod City is a laudable effort by the city’s elected officials. However, maximum utilization of the flyover (which cost a large sum of taxpayer money) depends on the traffic plan designed by city traffic authorities – trial and error is not acceptable for this matter. With the flyover …
Ramsay hat trick wins inaugural PFL championship for Ceres-Negros FC
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Despite the rains from Tropical Storm Urduja, the inaugural Philippines Football League (PFL) title match pressed on at the Panaad Park and Stadium over the weekend, where a hat trick from Ceres-Negros FC midfielder Iain Ramsay helped bring the championship trophy to Bacolod City, defeating Global Cebu FC, 4-1. …
NOHSAAI Duckpin Bowling Festival for Unity
Class of 1994 pulls ahead in Bracket A By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Class of 1994 recently pulled ahead of the Class of 1997 in Bracket A of the 2017-2018 Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association, Inc. (NOHSAAI) Duckpin Bowling Festival for Unity at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. …