By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga As of yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a total of 1,217 volcanic quakes at Mt. Kanlaon, with volcanologists noting the likely cause of the quakes being the intrusion of magma. Volcanologists also recently observed “wispy” emissions of steam coming from the volcano’s summit, …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Three Iloilo City barangays declared ‘drug-free’
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Regional Oversight Committee on the Barangay Drug-Clearing Program recently declared Barangays Luna and Santa Isabel in Iloilo City’s Jaro district, along with Barangay Sampaguita in the city’s City Proper district, as drug-free. “We would like to congratulate these three barangays and their officials,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa …
Suspected drunk driving leaves two injured following Talisay City truck collision
By Neska Centina Two men were injured following a head-on collision between two trucks along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road at Bangga Capi-Sian in Barangay Efigenio Lizares, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Thursday evening. According to the initial investigation, 54-year-old Ronilo Tugunon of Barangay Felisa, Bacolod City was driving southbound in his Mitsubishi truck when he collided …
Student nabbed for gun possession in La Castellana
By Neska Centina A 19-year old student was arrested at the La Castellana Public Plaza Friday morning on firearm possession. The suspect was identified as Rodgemar Marcelo, a resident of Sitio Mandayao 4, Barangay Camandag in the said municipality. According to police, Marcelo was apprehended as law enforcement was conducting Oplan Bakal/Sita, a procedure that targets …
Man stabbed while out drinking in Bago City
By Neska Centina A man was wounded after being stabbed Thursday night while drinking at the Bago City Public Market, located in Barangay Poblacion, Bago City, Negros Occidental. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Anjun Maturan, who sustained stab wounds on his shoulders and back. According to an initial investigation, Maturan and the suspect, identified as …
Negros Occidental signs ‘sisterhood agreement’ with Pampanga
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda yesterday signed a ‘sisterhood agreement’ between the provinces at the Provincial Capitol, which Marañon called “historical and significant.” “We can learn from them, they can learn from us,” he explained. Marañon said the agreement would help connect Negros …
Provincial Government to provide over 1,000 scholarships at USLS
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. recently signed a memorandum of agreement with University of St. La Salle (USLS) president and chancellor, Bro. Joaquin Severino Martinez, and Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Schools Division Superintendent for Negros Occidental Gladys Amylines Sales to provide 1,122 scholarships to USLS, as part of …
2017 PFL Finals Series: Steuble, Ott, Rodríguez out of tonight’s final
Ceres-Negros FC goes into tonight’s 2017 Philippines Football League (PFL) final, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Panaad Park and Stadium, with a number of injured starters. Among those not taking the pitch include midfielders Martin Steuble and Manuel Ott; and striker Fernando Rodríguez, who is currently tied with teammate Bienvenido Marañón for the most league goals …
2017 Palarong Panlalawigan:NOPSSCEA wins elementary, secondary football titles
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), or Area 8, recently captured both elementary and secondary boys’ division football titles at the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan. The elementary side defeated Area 1, comprised of San Carlos City, Escalante City, Calatrava, and Toboso, 4-0; while the secondary …
2017 Palarong Panlalawigan:NOPSSCEA takes secondary girls’ volleyball title
The Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), or Area 8, secondary girls’ volleyball team, bannered by Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS), recently captured the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan title. The champions defeated Area 3, comprised of Victorias City, Silay City, Talisay City, EB Magalona, and Murcia, in the finals, winning in …