Tagalog-speaking Jehovah’s Witnesses will be holding a one-day Circuit Assembly on Sunday, April 22, at Aklan State University (ASU) in Banga, Aklan. The event opens at 9:10 a.m. and is open to all. The theme for the event is taken from Galatians 6:9, which states, “Let us not give up in doing what is fine …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Sharon Cuneta to hold charity concert in Bacolod City
The Sharon Cuneta Mega Philippine Tour 2018 visits Bacolod City on June 1, where the megastar will be performing at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. Martin Nievera and Basil Valdez will also perform as special guests. The concert benefits the St. Mary’s Home for the Aged Foundation and Christian Foundation for …
2018 Palarong Pambansa
Western Visayas drops to third place After placing second the past two days, Western Visayas dropped to third place in the overall medal tally of the 61st Palarong Pambansa. Following a slow gold medal haul in the last day of Palaro yesterday, Western Visayas had 38 golds, 36 silver and 46 bronze medals, behind …
The world’s most beautiful?
In 1995, my column was in high praise of Boracay as “The World’s Most Beautiful.” That was exactly what I told fellow tourists during a 21-day group tour consisting of 25 foreigners, mostly Australians, and five Filipinos, including my better-half Rudy and me. The itinerary covered 11 countries — Greece, Rome, and some cities …
Ilonggo Fil-Am customer: Don’t boycott Starbucks
“I noticed that I got a better space in the line in Starbucks when I had my tattoo. People associate tattoos with a certain edge; then I open my mouth and something completely different comes out.” –Wentworth Miller A Filipino-American “regular” customer of Starbucks has urged his fellow Fil-Ams “not to be carried away …
Coscolluela: Lacson, Benitez both qualified for governor
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Former Negros Occidental Governor Rafael Coscolluela, who currently serves as a provincial consultant, yesterday said both Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez and incumbent Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson are “qualified” to serve as governor. Coscolluela said the vice governor has a “good track record” as former San …
Assistance provided for Sipalay City lightning strike victims
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following last Wednesday’s deadly lightning strike in Barangay Manlocahoc, Sipalay City, several government agencies and private organizations have provided assistance for the victims. According to Negros Occidental sixth district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez, her office has coordinated with the Sipalay City government, along with relevant government agencies, to provide assistance …
Capiz town declared a ‘Zero Open Defecation’ municipality
The Capiz Provincial Health Office recently declared Cuartero a zero open defecation (ZOD) municipality. Health Education and Promotion Officer Ayr Altavas affirmed the town’s 22 barangays were all cleared. According to humanitarian organization World Vision, which supports the ZOD campaign, proper hygiene and sanitation practices will prevent the spread of disease. “Open defecation is a …
Resolution calls for enforcement of ‘no parking’ policies
The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) recently passed a resolution calling for the enforcement of existing policies that prohibit parking along Lacson and Araneta Streets between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. According to the legislation, authored by City Councilor Caesar Distrito, congestion along the said thoroughfares has increased due to lacking enforcement of the said …
5 more Negosyo Centers to open in Negros Oriental
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will set up five more Negosyo Centers (NC) in Negros Oriental beginning next month. DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio on Wednesday said Negosyo Centers will be established in the towns of La Libertad, Valencia, Dauin, Amlan, and Sibulan. Virtucio said the centers aim to provide easy access …