SJI-A, San Carlos City-A win By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. San Carlos City-A recently won the 14U boys division of the Hua Ming Golden Jubilee D-League Volleyball Invitational at the St. John’s Institute (SJI) covered court, while SJI-A won the 14U girls title. San Carlos City-A won the championship by defeating Cadiz City …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Pedicab driver found dead in the reclamation area
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A pedicab driver was found dead yesterday along an empty beach in the Bacolod City reclamation area at Purok Cambodia, Barangay 8. Police have yet to identify the pedicab driver, as he was found without identification. Police Station 2 (PS2) lead investigator, Senior Police Officer 3 Roy Militante, said …
BCPO appeals for unregistered gun holders to surrender arms
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday appealed for unregistered gun owners to surrender their firearms as part of the ongoing ‘Tokhang’ for illegal firearms program. According to BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, there are currently an estimated 3,000 unlicensed firearms in the city, noting, the law …
Bacolod City school buildings lacking permits
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several Bacolod City school buildings are reportedly without permits from the Office of the Building Official (OBO). OBO head, Engr. Isidro Sun, Jr., said they have handed down notices of violation to the city’s schools, which include those constructed between 2014 to 2016. Sun also said he met …
169 hospitalized with diarrhea in Sibulan
Health officials point to e.coli By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 169 people, mostly children, were hospitalized yesterday morning with diarrhea in Barangay Looc, Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Based on initial information from the town’s local health office, drinking water from an artesian well, located near a creek, was contaminated with e.coli, which, …
ICPL to accommodate for those with disabilities
The Iloilo City Public Library (ICPL) recently revealed plans to provide second floor accessibility for patrons with disabilities. According to ICPL head Marion Aguirre, the second floor is where learning materials are located and said access to such information will allow them to “increase their knowledge.” She noted, the library currently offers books in braille, …
Month-long ‘Do Denim’ event closes this weekend at SM City Bacolod
SM City Bacolod has been celebrating denim all month, with up to 70 percent discounts on various denim products. The ‘Do Denim’ event comes to a close on Sunday, July 29, with a MassKara parade beginning at 5:00 p.m., beginning in the north wing main atrium. Throughout the month, mallgoers have enjoyed fashion shows every …
Ker and Co. Building turned over to the Iloilo City government
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) formally turned over the Ker & Co. building, which is located next to City Hall, to the Iloilo City government earlier this week. “We promise that we will take care of this property,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III. “We will use this to let future …
MassKara Festival
Street and arena dance orientation today The Silver MassKara Festival Organization, Inc. will be holding an orientation today, July 28, for barangay category participants in this year’s MassKara Festival street and arena dance competition at the Bacolod City Government Center MassKara Halls 1 and 2. The top 10 entries from last year’s competition automatically qualify …
Fishermen nabbed for seahorse poaching in Manapla
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Eight fishermen were arrested last Thursday after they were caught poaching seahorses in Manapla. The eight were split between two boats. Police identified one set of suspects as Wilmer Pasigna, Vicente Aalbarico, Arwen Morano, and Jovanie Pilapil, all residents of Barangay Molocaboc, Sagay City. The other set of suspects …