The Mayor Bing Barangay Taekwondo Clinic, which most recently conducted a session last weekend, is scheduled to hold another clinic on Saturday, December 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Barangay 35 gym. Children from five years old and above from Barangay 35 and nearby locales are invited to take part in the free clinic, to …
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Bacolod City anti-illegal dumping group nabs one violator
A resident of Barangay 29 was apprehended last week by members of an anti-illegal dumping and anti-littering task force after being caught dumping garbage near SK Plaza Divisoria, located along Luzuriaga Street. The offender was brought to Police Station 1 for violating RA 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Bacolod City …
DOH reminds parents firecrackers are dangerous
The Department of Health (DOH) called on parents to refrain from giving firecrackers to their children as such devices may cause injury and possibly death. In the event of injury, DOH explained wounds should be washed clean with soap and water, along with an immediate visit to a physician to receive an anti-tetanus shot. The …
Iloilo GSIS Manager: Members must maintain and update records
During a recent briefing before Philippine Information Agency (PIA) officials, Iloilo Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Manager Eleanor Gregorio urged members to maintain their records and ensure they are updated. She said, if records are maintained well, it will avoid any difficult processes once one retires. Gregorio noted, members can update items using their Unified …
Mambukal Resort conducts volcanic eruption simulation
The Mambukal Mountain Resort recently conducted a volcanic eruption simulation, in light of Mt. Kanlaon currently under an ‘Alert Level Two,’ which is declared when a volcano is undergoing a moderate level of unrest. The event was conducted by the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division, in cooperation with the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Office …
Judge Retituto V. Tuanda, Jr. Memorial Volleyball Cup
BTTHS competing in Jimalalud competition By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After their victory at the 2017 Palarong Panlalawigan earlier this month, representing the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), followed by a runner-up finish at the Mayor Tinto Bascon Christmas Volleyball League 2017 in Himamaylan City, Bacolod Tay Tung High …
Iloilo City wushu athletes recognized
Three Iloilo City wushu athletes were recently recognized for their achievements during the flag ceremony earlier this week at the City Hall. Arnel Mandal took home a gold medal, while Russel Diaz earned a silver from the 1st Wushu Sanda Asian Cup. Mandal also won a silver medal at the World Wushu Championship 2017, where …
BCBC Year-End Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Championship 2017
Tough Trucks/NPBC, PC Warriors, and ASSFBI Ladies capture titles By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Tough Trucks/NPBC recently captured the premiere division title of the Bowlers Club of Bacolod City (BCBC) Year-End Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Championship 2017, while PC Warriors won Category B and the ASSFBI Ladies took the women’s division. Tough Trucks/NPBC won …
Mabilog resurfaces via Facebook post, said to be in Canada
Former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, who has been overseas since August, resurfaced for the first time since leaving the country via a holiday-themed family photo recently posted on Facebook. “From our hearts to your homes, we bring the Christmas message of joy and not fear; redemption and not condemnation; truth and not lies; …
Firecracker sales underway
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Vendors of firecrackers and other pyrotechnics are currently set up at the rear of the Pope John Paul II tower, located along Rizal Avenue Extension in the reclamation area in Bacolod City, just days away from New Year’s celebrations. In a report by RMN-DYHB Bacolod yesterday morning, one of …