By Paulo Loreto Lim Two locales in Negros were recently included on a list of beach destinations compiled by Philippine Airlines. With the ongoing closure of resort island Boracay, the country’s flagship carrier provided a list of alternatives to “satisfy your sand-and-sea craving.” Among the destinations were Lakawon, located in Cadiz City in Negros …
Monthly Archives: June 2018
DOH-6: 19 dengue-related deaths in Western Visayas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) released new data recently confirming there have been 19 deaths related to dengue fever in Western Visayas this year. Based on DOH-6 records, around 2,700 dengue cases were reported in the region, with Negros Occidental reporting at least 1,284 cases and Bacolod City …
Bacolod City swears in 61 barangay captains
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total of 61 newly-elected Bacolod City barangay captains were sworn in at a mass oath-taking over the weekend at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. Presidential adviser on political affairs and former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority head Francis Tolentino served as guest honor, where he called …
Dino to represent Go at charter event today in Bacolod City
After Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go earlier accepted an invitation to serve as guest of honor for an event commemorating the signing of the Charter of the City of Bacolod, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino will represent Go today, June 18, at the L’ Fisher Hotel. “He plays …
RDC-6 requests P1.64B for six airports across the region
Over P1B for Iloilo City, Roxas City airports By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Regional Development Council-VI (RDC-6) requested the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to set aside P1.64 billion for six airports in Western Visayas, two of which are in Negros Occidental. In its …
Iloilo CDRRMC to meet with barangays amid rainy season
Following the establishment of Oplan Tag-Ulan, set up during a meeting of the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) Committee on Disaster Preparedness last week at the Iloilo City Hall penthouse, the CDRRMC is scheduled to meet with barangay officials from communities considered flood-prone on Thursday, June 22. “The public must be informed …
Congresswoman discusses meeting Pope Francis
Alvarez: In a courtyard of thousands, he knew us By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental sixth district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez recounted a brief meeting with Pope Francis through a social media post. While in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, she called the brief encounter “meant to be.” The legislator described breaking …
DOT-6 seeks to increase visibility on the cruise ship circuit
Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, recently called on local tourism officials to prepare various attractions and facilities as the region seeks to expand their reach in the cruise ship circuit. “Our goal is to take good care of [tourists] during their stay here in our region; make them feel that …
BCPO appoints temporary spokesperson
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recently announced Police Community Relations (PCR) deputy chief, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, would temporarily serve as BCPO Public Information Office officer-in-charge while BCPO spokesperson, Police Senior Inspector Armilyn Vargas, takes leave. Gabana previously served as Police Station 5 commander before the …
Bacolod City walk raises awareness about illegal drugs
The Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Bacolod (CADCoB) held a walk last week, “Lakad Iwas Droga,” which sought to raise awareness on the harmful effects of drugs, particularly among the youth. Two separate walks, one originating from the Sacred Heart Shrine and the other from the Capitol Park and Lagoon, converged at the Bacolod Public Plaza …