Negrense athletes take bronze in gymnastics, badminton By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Negrense athletes earned bronze medals at the ongoing ASEAN School Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gymnast Althea Descutido of Trinity Christian School won bronze in rhythmic gymnastics, while Yllana Tan and Mia Manguilimotan of St. John’s Institute won their bronze medal …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Negrense loses IBO title fight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Robert ‘Toto’ Landero of Pontevedra lost his International Boxing Organization (IBO) world minimumweight title fight over the weekend in Mthatha, South Africa to South African boxer Simphiwe Khonco via unanimous decision. The loss was a surprise to the Filipino boxer as he had sent Khonco to the canvas at …
Merzci CEO headlines magazine’s ‘Power Issue’
Southwall Magazine recently relaunched with their “Power Issue,” which included Merzci chief executive officer Jonathan Lo; the local publication also featured the businessman on the cover. The event took place at the Gallery Orange in Bacolod City, where Lo, considered a “force to be reckoned with in the sweet industry of delicacies,” was celebrated. Beginning …
8 Things to Love about RICHMONDE HOTEL ILOILO
When in Iloilo, the perfect place to stay and experience the world-class hospitality and genuine warmth of Ilonggos is at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. Why? Let’s count all the wonderful ways!
State of the Nation Address 2018
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During a press conference at the Negros Press Club, which took place before Duterte delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA), former Negros Occidental Governor Rafael Coscolluela said, instead of debating Charter Change, the government should take urgent action on the country’s problems. He then read “The True …
Nearly P1.8 million worth of crops damaged in Negros Occidental
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) yesterday reported nearly P1.8 million worth of crops were either damaged or destroyed following an enhanced southwest monsoon that struck Negros Occidental last week. In the official report by OPA head, Atty. Japhet Masculino, crop damage was recorded in Kabankalan City, San …
PRO-6 launches ‘tokhang’ for illegal firearms
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) officially launched ‘tokhang’ for illegal firearms yesterday during a flag ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City. PRO-6 director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, said, based on data recorded in the first semester of 2018, there have been total 418 cases of firearms-related violence, …
Governor urged to publicize Negros First Animal Hub report
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-crime and anti-corruption group Task Force Kasanag (TFK) yesterday forwarded a letter to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., urging him to publicize the Negros First Animal Hub investigation report. In the letter forwarded by TFK national commander John Chiong, he pointed out, as a registered civil society organization, …
PRO-6 launches ‘tokhang’ for illegal firearms
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) officially launched ‘tokhang’ for illegal firearms yesterday during a flag ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City. PRO-6 director, Police Chief Superintendent John Bulalacao, said, based on data recorded in the first semester of 2018, there have been total 418 cases of firearms-related violence, …
PDRRMC holds disaster preparedness contest for provincial employees
The Negros Occidental Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) yesterday held a disaster preparedness contest for provincial employees at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (NOMPAC) in Bacolod City as part of their National Disaster Resilience Month, which runs throughout July. PDRRMO Zeaphard Caelian said the program will encourage provincial employees to be more …