By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After officials within the sugar industry last week expressed opposition to the proposed importation of sugar, Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) board member, Atty. Emilio Yulo, yesterday assured local labor groups in Negros Occidental the entry of imported sugar would be “limited.” In a statement by Yulo, he said they …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Demolition of suspected drug den at Bacolod Vendors Plaza ordered
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay 12 Captain Ely Alcantara recently ordered the demolition of a small hut located within the Bacolod Vendors Plaza, which was reportedly being used as a drug den. In a radio interview yesterday morning, he said they learned about the location after witnessing several unidentified individuals arriving in the …
Guimaras experiences third minor quake since last week
A minor earthquake struck Guimaras over the weekend, making it the third tremor to shake the island since Thursday, when two minor earthquakes, recorded within 25 minutes of each other, were recorded. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the Saturday afternoon quake struck just east of Jordan and measured 2.0 in …
Typhoon ‘Mangkhut’
Flooding reported in southern Negros Occidental By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Flooding was reported in the southern portion of Negros Occidental as a result of the enhanced southwest monsoon caused by Typhoon “Mangkhut,” locally named “Ompong.” According to the Sipalay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the Cabadiangan River swelled following …
PCG resumes Western Visayas sea trips
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has allowed for the resumption of sea trips in the Western Visayas after suspending them ahead of Typhoon “Mangkhut,” locally named “Ompong.” PCG-Bacolod station commander, Lieutenant Commander Ludovico Lebrilla, said trips between Panay and Cebu were canceled Friday evening after a gale warning was issued over the Visayas, which the …
Woman in viral video nabbed in Mansilingan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The woman who went viral after appearing on a vlog filmed by a foreign visitor at the Bacolod City Public Plaza was arrested yesterday after being served a warrant. Police identified the woman as Ana Marie Sta. Rita, a resident of Purok Cabugwason in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. Police …
Negros Oriental school wins ‘Battle of the Brains’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Balugo National High School of Valencia, Negros Oriental took first place in the Negros Island Battle of the Brains, a regional science quiz bee conducted by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), which took place over the weekend at Foundation University in Dumaguete City. Another Negros Oriental school took second …
UNO-R distributes service awards
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) held its annual UNO-R Service Awards on September 15, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the university main lobby. The program recognized university employees for their service. Among the awards given out include the Star of Tolentine awards, which are given to employees retiring within the 2018-2019 academic year; the …
DTI promotes bamboo production in Antique
Representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) were recently in Antique promoting bamboo products, calling it an “opportunity” for local farmers and businesses. “There [is] demand for engineered bamboo and other products needed for construction, restaurants, and other businesses,” explained DTI-Antique senior trade and industry development specialist Engr. Arlene Galopo. Arch. Joy Martinez-Onozawa, …
Typhoon ‘Mangkhut’
DSWD calling for volunteers The Department of Social Welfare and Development is currently seeking volunteers to work at their National Resource Operations Center, located in Pasay City, in order to repack relief goods for victims of Typhoon “Mangkhut,” locally named “Ompong.” The campaign is expected to run until October 13 and the center will …