SP passes resolution calling for drunk driving law enforcement By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to a Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) report, based on recent data, the fifth highest cause of death in Negros Occidental is car accidents. In a radio report yesterday morning, CLMMRH saw around 727 vehicular accident …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge construction pending NEDA approval
Infrastructure package includes bridge connecting Negros Oriental and Cebu By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The proposed Negros-Guimaras-Panay Bridge is currently awaiting approval from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) before construction can commence, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. In a radio interview yesterday morning, he said the project is one …
PCSO assures cancer patients of financial assistance through IMAP
By Mylene C. Orillo Worldwide, nearly one in six deaths is caused by cancer-related illnesses. According to the World Health Organization, 70 percent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. In Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) alone, chemotherapy ranks number 2 in the most requested cases, next to confinement/hospitalization. “As of first …
US Ambassador visits Iloilo City Hall
United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim visited Iloilo City Hall on Thursday, where he was welcomed by Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “While traveling to City Hall, I have seen a lot of new construction sites,” the envoy noted. “There is really great development here.” Kim also noted, the contributions of United States …
Wanted drug personality arrested in Binalbagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A wanted drug suspect was arrested by police inside his home in Barangay Payao, Binalbagan, Wednesday morning. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Christopher Cruz, Jr., a resident of the said area. Binalbagan municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Albert Hucalla Sy, said Cruz had an outstanding arrest warrant …
PS7’s most wanted arrested at Panaad Park
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The most wanted suspect by Police Station 7 (PS7) was arrested late Thursday night after a warrant of arrest was served to the individual during the ongoing Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as Marc Angelo …
La Castellana needs a ‘big budget’ for Mt. Kanlaon preparedness –Mayor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology director and Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Renato Solidum earlier suggesting Negros Occidental local government units near Mt. Kanlaon be prepared for any possibility, La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said her municipality will need a “big budget” for such a project. …
25th Panaad sa Negros Festival
Silay City, Cadiz City win folk dance competition Silay City recently won the rural category of the Panaad sa Negros Festival Philippine Folk Dance Competition, while Cadiz City captured the Maria Clara category. The rural category winner won P40,000 and was also awarded “Best in Costume,” “Best in Performance,” and “Best Trainer.” Meanwhile, the …
Water Advisory
Water interruption in the service area The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) regrets to inform the consuming public turbid water and a lack of water supply will be experienced in some portions of the service area. Reason: Intermittent power supply Schedule: Saturday, April 21 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Espinos Village …
1,500 volunteers expected for Habitat for Humanity project in Silay City
Around 1,500 volunteers are expected in Silay City this week to begin construction on the Bon-bon Resettlement Project Phase III, a housing project being conducted by the Silay City government and Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc. Activities will include house construction, house painting, a community clean-up drive, and school rehabilitation. Prior to the main …