UNO-R, CSA-B recognized for excellence The Negros Occidental chapter of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists Inc. (PAMET) recently gathered at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod for an oath-taking and induction ceremony for new members, which drew around 194 newly-registered medical technologists from across the province. PAMET National President Ronaldo Puno …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Emergency simulation exercise conducted at Bacolod-Silay Airport
Program administered for safety accreditation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) yesterday conducted an emergency simulation exercise at Bacolod-Silay Airport as part of safety accreditation requirements. Various rescue units from Bacolod City, Talisay City, Silay City, and EB Magalona, along with volunteer groups such as the …
Two arrested following Alijis pawnshop robbery
15-year-old minor admits to crime, using drugs By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected robbers were arrested early yesterday morning, while two alleged accomplices managed to escape, after a pawnshop was burglarized at Bangga Metal in Barangay Alijis, Bacolod City. Police refused to identify the two arrested suspects, but confirmed one was a …
2.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Negros Oriental
Third tremor to strike the province in two days A 2.4-magnitude tremor struck west of Valencia, Negros Oriental early yesterday morning, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology clocking in the quake around 3:45 a.m. According to a subsequent bulletin release by the agency, there was no damage reported as a result of …
Bacolod Public Plaza flower vendors preparing to transfer
After Bacolod Plaza Flower Vendors Association President Glen Amar earlier responded to calls by the Bacolod City government to have Bacolod Public Plaza flower vendors transferred to an area towards the rear of the BAYS Center by indicating the newly-designated area was still without electricity and water, the group has since affirmed they are …
Cancellations, delays at Bacolod-Silay Airport yesterday due to simulation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific flights were canceled yesterday morning at Bacolod-Silay Airport due to an emergency simulation exercise by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). There were also three flights reportedly delayed due to the situation. According to CAAP-Bacolod Public Information Officer Ofelia Leonardo, the exercise could impact the CAAP safety grade …
DFL Futsal League
Third Conference kicks off today at the Panaad By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Dynamic Football League (DFL) Futsal League Edition 3rd Conference kicks off today, November 10, at the Panaad Covered Court, where 19 teams from across Negros Occidental are expected to participate. The teams competing in the Born 2004 Girls category …
Local theater group adapts Chekhov play
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local theater company PerfLab recently revealed their latest work, “Arbol De Fuego,” adapted from the Anton Chekhov play “The Cherry Orchard.” The reworked piece revolves around the decline of a wealthy Talisay City family during the Martial Law era. The play looks at a family faced with decisions as …
Observance recognizing science’s role in development celebrated today
Every November 10, the United Nations observes World Science Day for Peace and Development, which recognizes the role of science in everyday life by informing the public of various developments and how they are making the world more sustainable. According to the UN, “The day offers the opportunity to mobilize all actors around the topic …
P200M dredging project in San Enrique begins
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started a P200 million expansion and dredging project at the Bagonawa River and Cansonsing Creek in Barangay Tabao Rizal, San Enrique, Negros Occidental. San Enrique Mayor Jilson Tubillara said the dredging projects are being done to control flooding in the …