54 schools set to participate By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. A total of 54 schools are set to take part in the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) meet, now in its 38th season, scheduled to begin on Friday, September 14. “We commit to intensify partnership and collaboration among …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
OISCA Training Center celebrates 30 years
The Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) Training Center in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City celebrated its 30th anniversary over the weekend, which included a thanksgiving mass and addresses by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Bago City Vice Mayor Ramon Torres. “The advocacy of OISCA, which is ‘Food First, Love Green,’ has …
University Week opens at UNO-R
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) opened University Week yesterday, September 10, under the theme “Paghigugma kay Kristo, Pag-alagad sa Isigkatawo.” The celebration, scheduled to run until Saturday, September 15, will include the Mr. and Miss UNO-R pageant, drum and bugle competition, essay writing contest, quiz bowl, battle of the bands, paint party, carnival rides, …
‘Battle of the Brains’ grand finals on Friday
The grand finals of the Negros Island Battle of the Brains, a regional science quiz bee conducted by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), is set to commence on Friday, September 14, at Foundation University in Dumaguete City. It was reported last month, Bacolod City schools Riverside College, Inc. Senior High School and Dr. Vicente Gustilo …
Token Lizares to hold charity concert next month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Token Lizares will hold a concert dubbed “Unforgettable” on October 13, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod. During a press conference over the weekend, Lizares said the show will also feature fellow Ilonggo singer Jed Madela, actor Richard Yap, and comedians AJ …
Senate approves bill recognizing June 18 as Bacolod City’s Charter Day
Zubiri: The measure provides the city with three annual observances By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Senate passed HB 7044 yesterday on its third and final reading, which establishes June 18 as Bacolod City’s Charter Day. RA 7724, signed in 1994 by then-President Fidel V. Ramos, initially marked October 19 as the city’s …
DFA: Over 700 undocumented Filipinos repatriated from the UAE
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released a statement yesterday reporting 729 undocumented Filipinos have been repatriated from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the middle eastern nation’s ongoing amnesty program. The program, which runs until October 31, allows those who entered the country illegally to exit without any fines but will be …
EB Magalona farmer gored by carabao
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A farmer was injured after he was reportedly gored by a carabao last Sunday in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental. Authorities identified the farmer as 30-year-old Rene Polapol, a resident of the said town. Based on eyewitness accounts, Polapol was riding the carabao, when they happened to pass a bull. …
MassKara Festival 2018
Go unable to confirm Duterte appearance By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go said he is unable to confirm if President Rodrigo Duterte would attend this year’s MassKara Festival, which opens next month. Go, who was in Bacolod City recently to lead the opening of the …
San Enrique reports more crop losses
After a report released earlier this month by the Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist showed the town of San Enrique recorded around P1.339 million in rice crop losses between September 3 and 5, their latest progress report upped the number to approximately P2.726 million. The recent report mirrored the initial findings, showing the …