By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The driver involved in the deadly hit-and-run in Barangay Mandalagan surrendered to Police Station 3 (PS3) after spending over 24 hours in hiding. PS3 traffic investigator, Police Officer 2 (PO2) Richard Demaala, said the suspect, identified as Catherine Rhea Mationg, contacted him late Wednesday night expressing her intent to …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Earthquake drill conducted in Bacolod City
SM City Bacolod holds drill during mall hours By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A simultaneous earthquake drill was conducted in Bacolod City yesterday afternoon as part of the Nationwide Earthquake Drill, which was overseen by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Office of the Civil Defense-Region 6 (OCD-6), and the …
Governor swears in over 300 barangay, SK officials
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. administered the oath of office to over 300 newly-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from across the province during a ceremony at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (NOMPAC) in Bacolod City yesterday. In his address, he advised the elected officials to “lead by example” and “use their …
Water Advisory: Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) will be conducting repair activity, which will cause a temporary water supply interruption in some portions of the service area. Activity: Relocation of 250 mm Ø steel pipe at the Magsungay Bridge, located along Araneta Street and beside the Goldenfields Commercial Complex, due to DPWH bridge widening project …
Ceneco assembly moved to next month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) Annual General Membership Assembly, originally scheduled for April 28 then moved to June 30, has now been rescheduled to July 1. According to Ceneco Member-Consumers Integrated Services Division chief Roel Venus, July 1 was the final date approved for the assembly by …
DOH declares fourth ‘Zero Open Defecation’ municipality in Capiz
Last month, Ivisan, Capiz was officially declared a zero open defecation (ZOD) municipality, part of a campaign to promote proper hygiene and sanitation practices in order to prevent the spread of disease. Since then, Cuartero became the fourth town in the province to receive the distinction. The Department of Health (DOH) officially declared the town …
Iloilo City is a fast-growing modern community –PCL
In an invitation letter by the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) for their 2nd Quarterly National Executive Officer National Board Meeting and Continuing Local Legislative Education Program, which closes today at the Iloilo Convention Center, the organization called the city “a fast-growing modern community.” The letter, signed by PCL National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang, PCL National President …
Korean War veterans from Iloilo recognized
Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Han Dongman proclaimed Ilonggo soldiers Second Lt. Ramon P. Celeste and Private first class Felix J. Gallardo ambassadors of peace for their service in the Korean War during a ceremony yesterday at the Richmonde Hotel, in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district. The designation affirmed “everlasting gratitude” to the recipients, noting, “We …
Gunmen open fire at Brgy. 2 wake
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two riding-in-tandem suspects opened fire at a wake Wednesday night at Purok Cagaycay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City, killing one person and wounding another. Police identified the fatality as 30-year-old Radito Bolneo, a resident of Purok Everlasting in Barangay 29 of the said city; while the wounded was identified as …
Stories from the hearts of (kitchen) stars
What are your food memories? A lot us have precious memories about cooking, sharing, and eating meals with the people we love. Maybe it’s waking up on Sunday mornings knowing that lola is baking pan de sal and making breakfast. Maybe it’s coming home from a long day at school or work and being greeted …