By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros has begun preparations for this year’s Halloween observance, which includes All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. PCG-Bacolod station commander, Lieutenant Commander Lodovico Lebrilla, said he has ordered all port commanders on the island to start …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
PHLPost suggests sending Christmas cards early
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) recently put out an advisory on when to mail out Christmas cards and other greetings for those using standard mail to spread holiday cheer. For ordinary mail bound for a domestic address to arrive on time, they suggest sending no later than December 5; however, for international air mail, items …
Street vendor stabbed for peanuts, balot
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A street vendor was recently rushed to a hospital after he was reportedly stabbed by a customer for selling “pricey” peanuts and balot in Valladolid, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Eranio Dioso, a resident of Bangga Totong in Barangay Felisa, Bacolod City. Based on Dioso’s statement …
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Silay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A suspected drug dealer was arrested late Thursday afternoon following a buy-bust operation at the Buenavista Subdivision in Barangay Guinhalaran, Silay City. Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Alfrederick Diaz, a resident of Purok Camansi in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Silay City police chief, Police Superintendent Noel Polines, said …
Entrepreneurship advocate: Women can reinvent themselves with a new career
By Paulo Loreto Lim With Connected Women, an organization that provides venues to train and guide female entrepreneurs, through Facebook Philippines’ #SheMeansBusiness initiative, holding an event for female entrepreneurs yesterday in Bacolod City, organization CEO and co-founder Gina Romero said a new career is an opportunity for women to “reinvent” themselves. With many businesses …
Marivic Mabilog: Jed and I are winners
“Part of being a winner is knowing when enough is enough; sometimes you have to give up the fight and walk away, and move on to something that’s more productive.” –Donald Trump Before Victoria ‘Marivic’ Griengo-Mabilog declared on Facebook earlier this week, “We have not and will not be endorsing any candidate for mayor …
2018 UniGames
Competition attracts 31 schools By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 University Games (UniGames) open tomorrow, October 21, at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex in Dumaguete City. Arellano University and Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. President Peter Cayco will serve as guest of honor. Earlier this year, it was reported a total of …
Badminton coaching course begins tomorrow
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Level 1 Badminton World Federation coach education course begins tomorrow at the Pohang Badminton Center. A total of 16 coaches from across the Visayas will participate in the six-day event, led by Badminton Asia Regional Development Officer Ian Gil Piencenaves. The course will focus on the basic coaching …
8-A-Side Negros Elite Festival opens today in Talisay City
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 8-A-Side Negros Elite Festival opens today at the Sta. Maria Football Field in Talisay City. The competition will be divided into several categories, including boys born 2002, 2004, and 2006; girls born 2000, 2002, and 2004; and mixed both 2008 and 2010. In addition, a clinic for athletes …
Gunfight erupts between Army, NPA in Ayungon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least one suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed, while two soldiers were wounded, after a Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion scout platoon encountered at least 15 suspected NPA members yesterday morning in Barangay Carol-an, Ayungon, Negros Oriental. Information released by the Ayungon Municipal Police Station said, …