During the 10th Visayan Sea Governors Summit, held last week in Oton, Iloilo, five governors signed an agreement committing to the ecosystem approach to fisheries management framework, which promotes the conservation, protection, and restoration of Visayan Sea marine biodiversity. Among those participating in the covenant signing included Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., Iloilo Governor …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Two dead, eight injured in San Enrique collision
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least two people are confirmed dead, while eight others were injured, following a recent collision between two trucks along the national highway in Barangay Tabao, San Enrique, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatalities as 60-year-old Porfino Taborda, a resident of Barangay Robles, La Castellana; and 16-year-old Joseph Andumo, …
MassKara Festival 2018
MassKara Festival Queen candidates named Following screenings for participants in this year’s MassKara Festival Queen competition, which took place towards the end of last month, organizers have revealed the names of this year’s candidates. This year’s candidates are Claire Therese Porras, Heryn Wilcel Gatilao, Shane Pia, Julia Bennett Divinagracia, Edelyn Roncales, Jacqueline Almogen, Angelica …
The 10 contestants to vie for this year’s MassKara Festival Queen have been revealed.
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. led a groundbreaking over the weekend for a P52.8 million road concreting project in Oton, Iloilo. The governor called the project, which will span 3.5 kilometers and connect Barangays San Antonio and Lambuyao, along with the Abilay areas, a “lifelong dream.” The project, under the supervision of F. Gurrea Construction …
MassKara Festival 2018
Sponge Cola to headline PAL Night concert Philippine Airlines will be hosting PAL Night at the Bacolod City Government Center on Sunday, October 7, which will include a concert featuring Sponge Cola and other rock acts. Earlier in the day, the event will host games and prizes, with the concert kicking off at 7:00 …
Bacolod City lodging facilities booked for MassKara Festival –acting mayor
Familiaran: K-Pop acts expected for festival highlights By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Acting Bacolod City Mayor El Cid Familiaran yesterday announced several hotels and inns in the city are fully booked ahead this year’s MassKara Festival. “This is because in celebration of the 39th MassKara Festival,” he insisted. The acting mayor said he …
Kevin Tan: Do not be afraid in hiring professionals
During the open forum in the recently concluded W+B organized event held at Manila Marriott Hotel, I recall hearing the emcee asking my co-resource speaker, Kevin Tan, CEO of public listed holding company Alliance Global Inc. (AGI) several compelling questions extracted from participants. I am highlighting three questions with Kevin’s answers: Q1: Having worked for …
2018 DFL 2nd Conference
USLS-IS takes two division titles By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The University of St. La Salle-Integrated School (USLS-IS) won both the Born 2006 and above and Born 2001 and above girls divisions of the 2018 Dynamic Football League (DFL) 2nd Conference finals over the weekend at the Sta. Maria Football Fields in Talisay …
Bacolod City team wins girls’ 3×3 competition in Iloilo City
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bacolod City-based Silvergraces Construction won the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Western Visayas Regional Finals after beating Pototan National High School, 14-11, over the weekend in Iloilo City. The team comprised of Charity Gicana, Kiara Isabelle Mejica, Shalimar Dublar, and Kaye Pesquera will next represent the region at the national …
Negros First-NOFA Youth Provincial Football Championship
Bago City FC, USLS advance to the finals By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Bago City FC and the University of St. La Salle (USLS) advanced to the finals of the Negros First-NOFA Youth Provincial Football Championship over the weekend at the Ceres FC North Field in Talisay City. USLS defeated Sagay City, 5-3. Joshua Limco …