Lakawon Water Weekend, which opens tomorrow, April 14, is offering revelers a chance to win VIP Bruno Mars tickets when his 24K Magic World Tour concert hits Manila in May. The event will also include performances by Kokoi Baldo, along with DJs Hannah Ichiko, Michelle Murphy, Clyde Harris, Ian Caram, Miguel Rojas, and Phat Mike. …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Man hacked by nephew in La Carlota City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 54-year-old man was killed after he was hacked by his nephew late Wednesday evening at Sitio Bais in Barangay Yubo, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as Elorde Dionela, a resident of the said barangay. La Carlota City lead investigator, Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) …
Man mauled in Brgy. 14
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was brought to a hospital in Bacolod City late Wednesday evening after he was mauled by unidentified suspects in Barangay 14. Police identified the victim as 34-year-old Resty Datu, a resident of Purok Boulevard in the said barangay. According to the victim, around 9:00 p.m., he …
Two Negros Occidental cities recognized for ‘environmental practices’
During the recent Philippine League of Local Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PLLENRO) National Convention, which took place in Davao City, Cadiz City and Kabankalan City were both recognized for environmental practices. The Cadiz City Environment and Natural Resources Office was highlighted for its weekly barangay cleaning program; while Kabankalan City was noted for its …
Bob’s adopts GCash payment system
Bacolod City restaurant Bob’s yesterday unveiled their partnership with GCash, becoming the first homegrown establishment to adopt the scan-to-pay payment option. In a statement by Globe Telecom President and Chief Executive Officer Edward Cu, they are glad to see the iconic Bacolod establishment adapting to new trends in order to improve their total customer …
Jehovah’s Witness circuit assembly tomorrow at SMX
Jehovah’s Witnesses will be holding their circuit assembly at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod tomorrow, April 14, beginning at 9:10 a.m. The event is free of charge and 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 …
SRA assured no high fructose corn syrup reclassification –Workers’ Group
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following an earlier proposal to reclassify high fructose corn syrup from world market sugar to domestic sugar, the General Alliance of Workers Association (GAWA) yesterday said the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) assured there would be no change to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) classification. “SRA should regulate HFCS and …
25th Panaad sa Negros Festival
Festival costumes on display Festival costumes from across Negros Occidental are currently on display at the Panaad Stadium, ahead of the Festival Costume Display Competition, part of the upcoming Panaad sa Negros Festival, which opens on Saturday, April 14. The annual competition presents costumes worn during various Negros Occidental city and town festivals. The …
ICCC graduates 121
Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) graduated 121 students during recent commencement exercises at the Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall. “What the graduates have achieved might serve as inspiration to other Ilonggo youth for them to realize that education is a key to success,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III, who helped distribute diplomas during …
Hazard simulation drill in Concepcion
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), alongside various Iloilo disaster risk reduction and management offices, and in partnership with PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, recently held a hazard simulation drill in Barangay Tambaliza, located in Concepcion, Iloilo. “In Iloilo, we’ve seen it is possible to tap companies, like Smart, to help build the resilience …