There is one lacking focus when it comes to tourist destinations, selling to tourists as a “composite force.” Resort owners are often hesitant to partner with another destination as each party wants the market share. However, while a traveler staying for one day would not be interested in a three-day adventure, chances are, they will …
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Grades as the religion of students
Collectively, grades are sh*t. People often think students at the bottom of the ranks are the most likely to cheat; however, research has shown, students with higher goals experience pressure from their families, making them more likely to cheat. Why do students cheat? Is it because of an enticing reward from their parents if …
DOH monitoring measles outbreak in Negros Oriental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health (DOH) in Negros Oriental yesterday confirmed there is measles outbreak in the province. In a radio interview, DOH Undersecretary Eric Domingo said they are currently monitoring cases in the province. Among the towns and cities affected by the outbreak are Bacong, Dumaguete City, Mabinay, San …
15IB returns to Negros Oriental
By Paulo Loreto Lim The Philippine Army 15th Infantry Battalion (15IB) was recently redeployed to Negros Oriental after it had earlier been assigned to Mindanao. Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo led the welcome ceremony, where he expressed his optimism the 15IB would sustain the province as being “conflict-manageable and development-ready.” The new military deployment …
Negros Occidental resorts are in compliance with environmental law – Marañon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to the ongoing pollution situation at resort destination Boracay, Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday affirmed resorts in Negros Occidental are in compliance with environmental law. He said a majority of local establishments have sewage treatment facilities and the local Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office …
Governor calls for NIR re-establishment
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday urged local residents across Negros to lobby for the re-establishment of the Negros Island Region (NIR), which had been created during the administration of former President Benigno S. Aquino III and later revoked by President Rodrigo Duterte. “Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental …
Barangay Banago officials urge BCPO to ‘seal off’ purok
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay Banago officials yesterday forwarded a resolution to the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), urging law enforcement to ‘seal off’ Purok Sibucao, where wanted local drug lord Ramie Poja previously resided. Barangay Captain Arnel Benjamin said a number of Poja’s neighbors are actively protecting the alleged drug lord, although …
Leonardia: Around 8,000 new cars added to Bacolod City streets
By Neska Centina Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia characterized a recent report from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on the increasing number of registered cars in Bacolod City as “good and bad news.” “I say this is good news because it shows people have money and the economy is good.” he explained. “I say …
Iloilo City recognizes academic achievements
By Paulo Loreto Lim Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III recognized academic achievements by local students during a flag ceremony earlier this week at City Hall. St. Paul University Iloilo alumni Kevin Ceroriales Bordones and Jayson Nandin Montinola were awarded mayor’s citations after coming in first and ninth, respectively, in the recent physical therapist …
One bid filed for Bacolod City waste management contract
By Neska Centina Current waste management contractor IPM-Construction and Development Corporation (IPM-CDC) is currently the lone bidder for a garbage collection, hauling, and disposal contract with Bacolod City. Bidding opened last month. Bids and Awards Committee vice chair, Atty. Allyn Luv Dignadice, noted bidding will remain open until Tuesday, March 20. The Bacolod City …