By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the relics of St. Therese of the Child Jesus set to arrive in Negros Occidental next week, Diocese of Bacolod co-coordinator, Fr. Ritchel Tabanyag, noted the vestiges will be making visits to local jails in an effort to convert inmates. The relics will help convince inmates to convert …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Bacolod Public Plaza pickpockets rob CAFGU member
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) member was reportedly victimized by pickpockets at the Bacolod City Public Plaza yesterday morning. Police identified the victim as 41-year-old Orlito Rama, a native of Abuyog, Leyte. According to a blotter report from Police Station 1 (PS1), he took a nap in …
Power interruption today
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) will be conducting maintenance activity today, April 5, in order to ensure stability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Schedule: Today (April 5), from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Reasons: Mid-span erection of 1-40 ft. concrete pole and …
Free summer sports clinic in Iloilo City next week
The Iloilo City Sport Divisions’ Pag-ulikid sang Syudad sa Kabataan program, a free summer sports program, begins its run next week, from April 9 to 15, at all district public plazas and at SM City Iloilo from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “I would like to encourage parents to let their children be [involved] in …
Iloilo City provides P2M for Aliwan Festival participation
The Iloilo City government recently provided P2 million for Tribu Panayanon, this year’s Dinagyang Festival Ati Tribe competition winner, to compete in the Aliwan Fiesta street dance competition, set to take place in Manila from April 26 to 28. The annual Aliwan Festival celebrates the country’s biggest festivals, where the Dinagyang Festival is the defending …
Presidential task force official to speak at press club ceremony
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director, Undersecretary Jose Joel Maguiza Sy Egco, is expected to serve as guest of honor and speaker during the Negros Press Club induction and oath-taking ceremony next week, April 11, at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. Prior to his …
Emergency employment awaits Boracay workers –DOLE-6
The Department of Labor and Employment-Region VI (DOLE-6) recently revealed a contingency plan for displaced Boracay workers. According to DOLE-6 director, Atty. Johnson Cañete, registered workers who lose their jobs at hotels, resorts, or restaurants may seek emergency employment by working with rehabilitation programs, such fixing sewage systems or taking part in demolishing illegal structures. …
Nine basketball teams to play in local President’s Cup
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A total of nine teams are expected to participate in the 2018 Negros Basketball Association President’s Cup, which begins Sunday, April 8, at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Among the competitors include the Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias, Red House Taiwan Shabu Shabu/The University of Negros …
Himaya-an Festival
Football festival begins on April 21 The Himaya-an Football Festival, scheduled to run from April 21 to 22 at the Himamaylan City pitch, is currently seeking participants. The event is part of the city’s annual Himaya-an Festival. The competition will be split in various divisions, including U7 Mix, U11, U16 boys, and Men’s and …
Bohol to host PRISAA later this month
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) meet is set to begin April 22 at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaran, Bohol. The event is scheduled to run until April 27. Athletes are expected to compete in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, …