“I had nothing to offer anybody except my own confusion.” –Jack Kerouac Eyebrows rose during a rally last Monday in Iloilo City’s Plaza Libertad when placards that read “Pro-Panay Electric Company (PECO)” were shown in opposition to the entry of rival company More Electric and Power Corporation (More Power). Who were these protesters? Where …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Gasataya volleyball competition opens today at BCNHS
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas-Cong. Greg Gasataya (LPVI-Cong. Greg Gasataya) Visayas Volleyball Finals open today at 1:00 p.m. at the Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) gym. The competition will be divided into U-19 boys and girls categories, which will each be divided into brackets. In the girls’ division, …
2018 DFL 3rd Conference
Futsal quarterfinals begin tomorrow By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 2018 Dynamic Football League (DFL) 3rd Conference futsal quarterfinals begin tomorrow, November 30, at the Panaad Covered Court in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City. In the Born 2004 girls division, Bata Tigers meets the Parents and Players Football Association of Cadiz City (PPFACC-Cadiz) at …
Courtyard by Marriott brightens up Iloilo City
The Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo recently began their holiday festivities with a grand Christmas lighting ceremony in the hotel lobby, which is dressed up in gold, copper, and crimson red to tell a story about the journey home, complete with globes, compasses, and vintage bags on display. “It’s time to come back home and celebrate …
Bacolod City DSSD: Cases of violence against women, children down
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to recent data by the Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), the number of reported acts of violence against women and children in the city has gone down. DSSD social worker Elizabeth Caumban said, between January and November of this year, they have recorded …
Dengue kills two in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to recent data released by the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), dengue claimed the lives of two minors in the city earlier this month. In a radio interview yesterday, CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, said both patients were three years old. The first was …
Provincial Drug Summit at the L’Fisher today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total of 622 barangay captains are expected to attend today’s Provincial Drug Summit at the L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City. Negros Occidental Liga ng mga Barangay (Liga) President Juvy Pepillo said Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) chair Catalino Cuy will serve as keynote speaker, adding, DBB and Philippine Drug …
Comelec to raffle Leonardia disqualification petition
Majarucon-Sia: Decision may come after election By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will raffle the disqualification petition filed by local journalist Edgar Cadagat against incumbent Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. Comelec-Bacolod elections supervisor, Atty. Mavil Majarucon-Sia, said the petition would be raffled before the Comelec Office of the Clerk …
2018 Seal of Good Local Governance
Binalbagan is the sole Negros municipality awarded The Department of the Interior and Local Government formally awarded Binalbagan the 2018 Seal of Good Local Governance. The town is the only Negros municipality to be conferred the honor this year. The Western Visayas earned a total of 37 awards, 17 of which went to municipalities. …
DOE offers tips on energy conservation
During a recent barangay forum at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol Social Hall, the Department of Energy (DOE) offered tips on energy conservation. According to DOE Energy Industry Management Division officer-in-charge, Engr. Jose Rey Maleza, there are several ways to responsibly reduce energy consumption. He suggested ironing on a weekly basis, checking the refrigerator door …