By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 30 motorists were apprehended last month by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) in violation of City Ordinance 832, the ordinance regulating the practice of riding-in-tandem in the city. Based on a report forwarded by BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, to the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod, …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
La Carlota City urged to plant more fruits, vegetables
During the recent Nutrition Month launch in La Carlota City, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona Tad-y called on local residents, along with schools, to plant more fruits and vegetables in an effort to promote healthier lives and combat malnutrition. “Start food garden in your homes,” she said. “When we have enough food, we don’t go …
‘Passing grade’ required to maintain Dumaguete City scholarship
Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo recently affirmed recipients of the city’s scholarship program must earn a “passing grade” to maintain eligibility. He said, while other organizations often require at least a grade of 80 to maintain their scholarship, the city scholarship requires a passing grade, citing students who earn for their families have less …
User caught with illegal drugs in Silay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A newly-identified drug suspect was arrested by Silay City police after he was caught using illegal drugs late Thursday evening at Sitio Barra in the city’s Barangay Mambulac. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Jerecho Daquiado, a resident of the said barangay. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel …
Massage therapist arrested for selling drugs in Handumanan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A massage therapist was arrested after she allegedly sold shabu to an undercover cop Thursday afternoon at Purok Kawayanan of Phase 6B in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Richel Ticao, a resident of Purok Sto. Dominggo in the said barangay. Police Station 10 commander, Police …
UNO-R alumnus donates artwork to school
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) unveiled a piece of art donated by an alumnus yesterday at St. Joseph’s Hall, or the College of Engineering building. Engr. Rommel Clavecillas created a kinetic painting, a piece that contains perceived movement, called “Albert is watching you,” which depicts famed scientist Albert Einstein. The artist said he selected …
School health services launched in Iloilo City
The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education, and Department of the Interior and Local Government, recently launched school health service programs at Iloilo City National High School and Molo I Elementary School. Among the services provided include iron supplements, deworming, and vaccinations for measles/ tetanus …
SM City Bacolod hosts ‘SWEEPWalk’ this weekend
SM City Bacolod, in partnership with the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI), invites local residents to participate in SWEEPWalk today, July 7, which takes place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., starting at the corner of 21st and Lacson Streets until the SM City Bacolod north wing. The total distance measures around …
DOST scholarship open for STEM students
Students in the senior high school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) strand are eligible to apply for the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Undergraduate Science and Technology (S&T) Scholarship. According to DOST provincial director, Engr. Allan Francis Daraug, the scholarship looks to hone student skills in science and technology skills, among …
Protect Iloilo Mayors Centena, Malones, and Betita
“The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.” –Sun Tzu We join “concerned” Ilonggos, both in the Philippines and abroad, calling on the Iloilo chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines to utilize all resources …