The annual Al Cinco de Noviembre observance, which commemorates the 1898 Negros Revolution, when the Spanish surrendered to Negrense troops, resulting in a short-lived Negros Republic, is underway in Bago City. According to a city government release, the General Juan Araneta Monument, which pays tribute to the revolutionary leader, will serve as the “center of …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
NOHSAAI bowling festival closes today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association Inc. (NOHSAAI) Duckpin Bowling Festival for Unity closes today at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The NOHS Class of 1994 hosted the event, which seeks to unite NOHSAAI members. According to Class of 1994 Vice President Joemarie Sevilla, …
Marijuana recovered from two separate PS6 operations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total 21 sachets of suspected dried marijuana were recovered in two separate buy-bust operations over the weekend in Barangay 33, Bacolod City. Police identified the arrested individuals as Mark Binoe Pascual, a resident of the said area; along with Christian Alvin Catalan, a resident of Barangay Villamonte in …
Former inmate arrested for selling illegal drugs in Brgy. 35
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A recently-released prison inmate was arrested by City Drug Enforcement Units (CDEU) operatives during a Saturday afternoon buy-bust operation at Purok Mabinuligon in Barangay 35, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Alexander Guevarra, a resident of the said area. CDEU team leader, Police Inspector Adrian James Albaytar, …
Lacson skeptical of opponent’s plans to reopen Dacongcogon Sugar Central
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Candidate for Negros Occidental governor, incumbent Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, said he is skeptical of his opponent’s plan to reopen the Dacongcogon Sugar Central in Kabankalan City. While gubernatorial candidate, Atty. Rolando Parpa, who chairs the Dacongcogon Farmers Producers Cooperative, said he is frustrated by the problems farmers …
Transport group lauds rollback on oil prices
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local transport group, the Federation of Bacolod Drivers Association (Febacda), lauded the recent rollback on the price of oil. In a radio interview yesterday morning, Febacda President Elizabeth Katalbas said they are thankful for the rollback as it will “provide relief for drivers and transport operators, especially since the …
The law allows ‘jokers’ to run
“I’m looking for the best person, irregardless of political party, of race or religion, or color of their skin. Those things don’t matter to me. I want someone who’s qualified, who has a qualification to character, and the integrity to do the things that have to be done to save this world.” –Edward Brooke …
PFL CEO steps down
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After two seasons with the Philippine Football League (PFL), Chief Executive Officer Lazarus Jansen Xavier stepped down from his post, calling his tenure with the organization a “remarkable journey.” “I hope that I have inspired you the values that have blessed me in my football management career and this …
Fil-Sino Inter-Company Basketball Tournament
Huminova Tigers, Organic Solutions win QF games By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Huminova Tigers forced their Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Inter-Company Basketball Tournament first phase knockout quarterfinal game into overtime, defeating AACI Trading, 91-89, at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Meanwhile, Organic Solutions beat Basecom, 78-66, in their game. …
NFSW blamed for ‘Sagay 9’ incident
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The niece of one of the farmers killed during the ‘Sagay 9’ incident blames the National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) for the tragedy. According to a statement by Nove Bantigue, niece of slain NFSW farmer Rannel Bantigue, she said her uncle was recruited by NFSW organizer Rene Manlangit …