During a recent trip to Victorias City, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged local farmers to establish organic tourism farms. According to the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute, farm tourism is a means of promoting more involvement in the agriculture sector by spreading knowledge on local practices. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture and …
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Marañon believes Benitez will run for Senate in 2019
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday said he believes Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez will run for the Senate in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. According to Marañon, Benitez’ programs are already on a national level and he believes the congressman would be needed more in …
Local labor groups oppose charter change
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local labor groups in Negros Occidental yesterday expressed their opposition to charter change and term extension, saying the voice of the people should always reign supreme. Labor advocate Wennie Sancho said sovereignty should always reside with the people and should not be muffled. “Their interests should not be dwarfed …
TESDA skills development program for Iloilo indigenous population underway
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) community-based skills development program for indigenous people and cultural communities began on Monday in Iloilo City. The program is scheduled to end on Friday, March 23. According to TESDA Director-General Guiling Mamondiong, the event seeks to strengthen programs that aim to protect and conserve the culture and …
Barangay kagawad kin arrested in CDEU drug bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The son of a Barangay 30 kagawad was arrested Monday afternoon, following a drug bust operation conducted by operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) in Barangay Vista Alegre, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as George Michael Adeva, the son of Barangay Kagawad Linda Adeva. CDEU team …
Holy Week
Governor calls populace to reflect, pray By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday called on local residents to reflect and pray during the observance of Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday, March 25. He said it is best not to use the Holy Week break by enjoying …
Construction worker set on fire by co-worker in Dumaguete City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A construction worker was killed after he was reportedly set on fire by a co-worker at Santo Rosario Heights in Barangay Bagacay, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental late Sunday evening. Police identified the fatality as Daniel Cuevas, a resident of Ayungon, Negros Oriental. According to investigation, Cuevas was drinking with …
Governor highlights education as an escape from poverty
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday pointed out the importance of education as a way out of poverty during an event for various indigenous communities at the Provincial Capitol. The event was attended by more than 200 Ati and Ata folks from Calatrava, Don Salvador Benedicto, Sagay City, …
NBTC 2018
BTTHS relegated to Division 2 by NU By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) lost to National University (NU), 81-63, last Monday in the 2018 National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals Round of 32 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The loss relegated the …
Ceres, Aguilas lead 29-man Azkals squad against Fiji
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Eight Ceres-Negros FC players and six from Davao Aguilas FC are among the 29-man Philippine men’s national football, the Azkals, scheduled to meet Fiji in a friendly match tomorrow, along with their next 2019 AFC Asian Cup third qualification round match against Tajikistan next week. The busmen selected to …