The extent to which public markets, where food is on display for the public to utilize towards their health and daily sustenance, are neglected by local official is enough to qualify for “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” There are only a few public markets throughout the country that are kept clean – enough to count …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Visayas Taekwondo Championships 2018
Hanah Taekwondo takes home 16 gold medals By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Negros Occidental-based Hanah Taekwondo dominated the Visayas Taekwondo Championships 2018, which recently took place at SM City Bacolod, taking home 16 gold, eight silver, and five bronze medals, earning them the overall title. Among the gold medal winners in the kyorugi …
Winners named in MassKara table tennis tournament
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The MassKara Festival Invitational Table Tennis Championships concluded over the weekend at the Lopue’s Table Tennis Association playing center, located at Lopue’s San Sebastián. The boys’ 13-Under division was won by Antimony Ginete, the girls’ 13-Uner division was won by Ayumi Grace Iida, boys’ 10-Under – James Tancinco, girls’ …
Nine farmers killed in Sagay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least nine National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) farmers were murdered late Saturday night by around 40 armed men at Hacienda Nene in Barangay Bulanon, Sagay City. Police identified the fatalities as Eglicerio Villegas, Angelipe Arsenal, Dodong Laurencio, Morena Mendoza, Necnec Dumaguit, and Bingbing Bantigue; two 17 year olds, …
Parpa running for Negros Occidental governor on behalf of farmers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Atty. Rolandon Parpa, who is running against incumbent Negros Occidental Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson for Negros Occidental governor in the 2019 midterm elections, said he wants to address the problems faced by farmers. Parpa, who chairs the Dacongcogon Farmers Producers Cooperative, said he is frustrated by the problems farmers …
Complaints surrounding fake receipts, fixers filed against LTO-6
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Anti-crime and corruption group Task Force Kasanag (TFK) confirmed the Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas has advanced a complaint filed against Land Transportation Office-Region VI (LTO-6) Director Roland Ramos. TFK National Commander John Chiong said they received confirmation from the Ombudsman that they would be looking into the …
Diocese calls for immediate probe into Sagay City incident
NFSW claims Duterte policies encouraged the shooting By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center (SAC) yesterday called for an immediate investigation into the Sagay City shooting over the weekend that claimed the lives of at least nine National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) farmers. SAC head, Fr. Chris Gonzales condemned …
Senator urges POC, PSC to set differences aside
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senate Majority Floor Leader Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, who was in Bacolod City over the weekend for the 1st Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation MassKara Zubiri Cup Arnis Tournament at the St. John’s Institute Covered Court, yesterday called on Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission officials to set their …
Board member discusses withdrawal from congressional race
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After withdrawing his candidacy for Negros Occidental fifth district congressman last week, Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Alain Gatuslao said he will “temporarily quit” politics and affirmed he would not be seeking elective office in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. “My task is to return home to Himamaylan City,” he …
Bell Hotel opens over the weekend in Bacolod City
The Bell Hotel, located along San Juan Street in Bacolod City, opened over the weekend. “We’ve opened Bell Hotel to offer affordable rates and exciting tour packages to entice travelers,” said Laurence Peña, chief operating officer for Global Comfort Group, which also runs the Apo VIew Hotel in Davao City and the Icon Hotels chain …