By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A three-year-old child was killed after reportedly drowning inside a large bucket in Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod City, over the weekend. Police identified the fatality as Tricia Guiret. According to police, Guiret’s remains was found by her aunt. The victim was then rushed to the nearest hospital, but was declared …
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Former Lin-ay sang Negros named Bb. Pilipinas runner-up
Former Lin-ay sang Negros Vickie Marie Rushton was named first runner-up following the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant, which took place on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. “I can’t put into words what I really feel now that the competition is over but my heart is grateful and overjoyed,” she posted on …
Newly-implemented CSC rules delaying salary release –Provincial official
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to criticism by provincial government-operated district hospital employees claiming they have yet to receive salaries since January, acting Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea affirmed the new rules imposed by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on government casual employees will delay the release of salaries. “We …
Akari National High School Volleyball Championships
BTTHS finished in third place By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) took third place at the 2018 Akari National High School Volleyball Championships, which took place over the weekend at the Adamson University gym in Manila. BTTHS, representing the Visayas region, made it to the semifinals, where they …
Kadalag-an Festival 2018
DBTI dominates football festival By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) won the U13 boys division, along with the men’s and women’s open, at the Kadalag-an Football Festival, which they hosted over the weekend. The school also took second place in the U11 boys division and third place in …
Kadalag-an Festival 2018
Victorias City basketball tournament opens today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 3rd Mayor Wantan Palanca Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament opens today, March 20, at the Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) covered court in Victorias City. Among the teams expected to compete include CSAV, STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU), La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC), …
Mt. Kanlaon remains at Alert Level II
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), Mt. Kanlaon remains at Alert Level II. The volcano was first given the designation last December. Phivolcs Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division chief Ma. Antonia V. Bornas noted ground swelling and inflation were both monitored beneath the volcano. Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction …
Zubiri leads P10M Bacolod Public Plaza beautification project inauguration
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri led the recent inauguration for the P10M Bacolod Public Plaza beautification project over the weekend, alongside Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya. “I am happy to see how it was improved,” said Zubiri. “It’s cleaner than before.” “This is only …
BPI to host ‘Family Loan Madness’ this weekend
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Family Savings Bank will be hosting their BPI Family Loan Madness from March 23 to 25 at the fountain area of Robinsons Place Bacolod. “We support the growth and development in Bacolod and we are committed to continue to be a trusted partner for the Ilonggos,” said BPI …
Baciwa needs to learn safety
Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) management needs to learn more about safety and security. The company has been digging along the southern national highway, between Bangga Tomaro and just before Barangay Sum-ag; however, the appropriate reflective safety materials are not being utilized. While they placed some orange barriers, they are not reflective – even Baciwa …