By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) traffic enforcer was killed after the motorcycle he was operating crashed yesterday morning at Bangga Hacienda Rosario in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as Ramil Parreño, a resident of Abada Escay in the said barangay. Police Station 5 (PS5) commander, …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
P102K worth of shabu seized in Silay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives and Silay City police seized P102,000 worth of suspected shabu after conducting a buy-bust operation late Sunday evening in Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the arrested suspects as Manuel Britanico, Jay-r Britanico, Grace Beñieves, Kimberly Hilado, and Ralph Suspeñe, all residents …
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 persons …
DepEd reiterates ‘No collection policy’ during enrollment
The Department of Education (DepEd) is reminding school heads as well as parents of the “No collection policy” during the enrollment period. Dr. Gaudencio Riego, officer in charge of the DepEd Division of Antique, said that they have already received reports that some schools, which he did not disclose, are collecting fees. “Collection of fees …
Briefing on dengue, rabies, HIV today
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) will be conducting a briefing on dengue, rabies, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) today, May 22, at the Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City. According to Negros Association of Government Information Officers and Liaisons (NAGIOL) President Olive Seruelo, Provincial HIV Coordinator Jospehine Nonato will provide updates on the HIV …
3 NegOcc electric coops cut power rates in May
All three electric cooperatives in Negros Occidental reported a decrease in power rates for the month of May. The Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) has two separate rates this month — one for “affected consumers” and another for “unaffected consumers.” Ceneco general manager Sulpicio Lagarde Jr. said “affected consumers” are those affected by the recovery …
Greedy rich, suffering Filipinos
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life’…” (Jesus, our God and Savior, in Matthew 25:45-36, the Holy Bible). *** MORE …
Joshua Alim might steal the show
“With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower.” –Johnny Weissmuller With 12 months before the 2019 congressional elections, Iloilo City Mayor Jose ‘Joe III’ Espinosa III and his brother-in-law, Iloilo City lone district Rep. Jerry P. Treñas, are still adamant regarding their complete line-up. Their alleged “quarrel” borders …
Pushing travel and tourism
With Boracay closed, other parts of the Western Visayas are looking to invite travelers. However, resorts should not take advantage of the scenario in terms of pricing, on the contrary, they should offer special rates. Taking advantage would make owners opportunists, who should be welcoming new clientele. Unfortunately, many do not believe in this approach; …
JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament
BTTHS defends title By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) recently defended their JGM Invitational Volleyball Tournament title after beating Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in the finals at the BTTHS covered court, 25-16, 25-21, 25-12. Meanwhile, the University of St. La Salle took third place after defeating La …