The Fair Trade Producers Network-Philippines (FTPN-Philippines), a network of small producer organizations, was recently established, holding its founding assembly earlier this week at the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel. The organization seeks to provide local producers a fair price for their goods. The group upholds the same core principles embraced by the global fair trade movement, including …
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Motorcyclist killed after hitting parked truck
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcyclist was killed after he reportedly hit a parked truck Tuesday evening in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 45-year-old Allan Segayo, a resident of Sitio Casa, Barangay Concepcion of the said city. Talisay City Police Station traffic investigators said Segayo was speeding …
Rape charges filed against British national involved in Goldenfields incident
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The British national reportedly involved in the assault of a police officer at the Goldenfields Commercial Complex in Bacolod City earlier this week also faces rape charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a bargirl by forcefully taking her undergarments. Bacolod City Police Office-Women and Children’s Protection Desk (BCPO-WCPD) head, Police …
Two drug suspects arrested in Kabankalan City bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were collared after Kabankalan City Police Station anti-drug operatives conducted a buy-bust operation yesterday morning at Purok Uhaw in the city’s Barangay 4. Police identified the suspects as 37-year-old Leah Jimenez, the primary subject of the operation and resident of Tayum Street, located in the …
After a long procession, it’s Warriors vs. Cavs once again
“We’re all just playing our own game. I don’t see it as a rivalry. We’re just trying to play our best.” –Michelle Wie Please wake me up before I am tempted to suspect the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals have become a veritable replica of the ridiculous World Wrestling Federation (WWF). When the Cleveland …
Silay City volleyball player headed to DLSZ
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Cassie Carballo of Silay City is playing for De La Salle Santiago Zobel (DLSZ) in the upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season. “It’s a dream come true for me to be able to play in a Manila-based school,” she said. Carballo previously played for Living Stones …
Local volleyball organizations developed
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Federation of Volleyball Enthusiasts, Inc. (NeFVEi) and the Negros Volleyball Federation (NVF) were recently introduced as a means of developing the sport. NeFVEi looks to gather volleyball enthusiasts to participate in various social activities in order to promote self-development, brotherhood, and friendship. Meanwhile, NVF will be continuing …
Fil-Sino Inter-Company Basketball Tournament
Royal Star, Silver Dragon win Class B semifinals By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Royal Star Trading recently defeated Sweet Crystals Sugar, 77-72, in the Class B semifinals of the Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Conference Inter-Company Basketball Tournament at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. On the other side of the …
CDRRMO: Rainy season yet to be declared
No word on last weekend’s flooding By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) yesterday said the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has yet to declare the start of the rainy season. CDRRMO cluster head, Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, said the rainy season should …
Insurgent attacks are isolated incidents –PNP Chief
During his recent visit to Negros Occidental, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Oscar Albayalde called insurgent attacks, from groups including the New People’s Army (NPA), “isolated” incidents. “These insurgency attacks are isolated cases and we can focus on these areas,” he said. The PNP chief pointed out, while the police may not be fully …