In a previous column, I wrote about the effects of plastic bags on our ecosystem. While several cities and municipalities have enacted ordinances prohibiting the use of plastic bags, in terms of implementation, few have strictly enforced the police. Sadly, despite being named one of the “most livable” cities, Bacolod City still continues to see …
Monthly Archives: August 2018
When someone else’s vanity interferes with the daily routine
It was just like any other Thursday walking into the gym yesterday morning; tired from early morning research, a bit groggy and in need of a little bit more sleep, and trying to build up the energy to get in a decent workout. The gym was also extra boisterous that morning. It wouldn’t be the …
Philippines competing for third in Chinese football tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Despite the Philippine U13 football team, led by the Negros Occidental Football Association, defeating Laos, 2-1, in the Soong Ching Ling Cup in Beijing, China, it was not enough to qualify for the finals and the Philippine side will be competing for third place. The Filipino squad will face …
Philippines competing for third in Chinese football tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Despite the Philippine U13 football team, led by the Negros Occidental Football Association, defeating Laos, 2-1, in the Soong Ching Ling Cup in Beijing, China, it was not enough to qualify for the finals and the Philippine side will be competing for third place. The Filipino squad will face …
Winners named in D7 Trio Tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. 96 Enterprises Revs-Up recently won the 2018 D7 Trio Tournament at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. Meanwhile, “The Mayor, the Manager & the Mechanic” took second place, while ABA Strikers came in third./JSG, WDJ
Police, Army clash with NPA in Antique
Seven suspected rebels reportedly killed By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Members of the Antique Police Provincial Office and the Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion (61 IB) clashed with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels yesterday morning in Barangay Atabay, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, resulting in the deaths of seven supposed rebels. Authorities …
Italian Chamber of Commerce ‘impressed’ by Bacolod City traffic management
According to a release from the Negros Occidental provincial government, Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI) Executive Director Lorens Ziller said he was “impressed” by Bacolod City traffic management during a meeting with Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. at the Provincial Capitol yesterday. He also commended the ongoing infrastructure developments in …
Minor earthquake recorded near Hinoba-an
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a 2.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded Tuesday morning in the vicinity of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. The agency noted, the tremor did not contribute to any damage and no aftershocks were expected. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often classified as a Level 1 on the Mercalli intensity …
NPA behind the death of Moises Padilla mayor’s security aide
Statement: Some security official ‘owe blood’ to local residents By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) yesterday claimed responsibility for the shooting of a civil defense security member for Moises Padilla Mayor Magdaleno Peña last Tuesday. In a statement signed by Leonardo Panaligan Command spokesperson Ka JB Regalado, the NPA …
DENR enters agreement on Boracay wetland adoption
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently signed an agreement with the Aboitiz group and the Energy Development Corporation for the rehabilitation of wetlands on shuttered resort island Boracay by allowing the private entities to adopt two of the island’s nine wetland areas. The companies will conduct clearing operations, site preparation, wetlands profiling, …