Salado: Governor will agree to bigger bonuses since it’s his last term By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In response to Negros Occidental provincial government employee appeals for more bonuses this holiday season following the earlier release of their 14th month pay, the provincial government assured their workers would receive additional funding this week. …
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Senators support Martial Law extension
PNP, AFP to provide safety briefing today By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Senators JV Ejercito Estrada, Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara, and Juan Miguel Zubiri recently voiced their support for an extension of Martial Law in Mindanao. During their joint press conference over the weekend in Bacolod City, Zubiri explained Mindanao has become more …
Basketball camp later this month in Talisay City
Aspiring basketball players between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to participate in the Christmas Elite Basketball Camp, which is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 31 at the Talisay City gym. The program is presented by the Bacolod City-based TJ7 Basketball Skills Training Center and has 60 slots available; 30 …
Small town lottery firm hosts ‘Hampangan’ in Hinigaran
Small town lottery firm Super Lucky Beagler, Inc. (SLBI) recently hosted Hampangan, an event for kids featuring a mobile playground, in Hinigaran. Super Beagler, the Hampangan mascot, paid a visit and entertained the children alongside a colorful castle, an elephant covered with floral art, games, and a story-telling area. Also present for the event were …
Kalamayan Festival 2018
Battle of the Bands set for December 21 Victorias Milling Company Inc. will host this year’s Battle of the Bands at the Victorias Public Plaza on December 21. The contest is part of the city’s Kalamayan Festival 2018 celebration. The winner will receive P30,000. Bands must be comprised of five to 12 members and …
Seven hired from Iloilo City PESO job fair
The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) job fair that took place in Iloilo City last month saw a total of seven applicants hired. According to PESO head Ma. Elena Benitez, the companies participating in the event were SM Supermarket, YHMD International Manpower Services Inc., and Wizard Manpower. Among the available jobs included bagger, administrative …
Bacolod City government recognizes retirees
The Bacolod City government recently held a tribute for 50 city government employees who retired this year. “You are part and parcel of Bacolod and Bacolod would not be where it is today if not for your contributions,” said Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia. “Our employees are the front-liners in terms of public service and …
No traffic problem in Bacolod City?!
I was stunned hearing pronouncements claiming traffic is not a problem in Bacolod City – Wow! What kind of propaganda is that? Even our Badjao friends know traffic in the city is getting worse. This column has been objective in its opinion of how the current city administration is dealing with the traffic problem and …
NOPSSCEA: Season 38
Men’s basketball semifinals begin today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The men’s basketball semifinals of the 38th Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) season begin today at the STI-West Negros (STI-WNU) University gym. STI-WNU will play La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC) at 2:30 p.m. The game will be followed by …
NBTC Provincial League
CSA-B, BTTHS in action today By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) and Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) are both scheduled to play today in the ongoing SM-National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) provincial league at the St. John’s Institute (SJI) activity center in Bacolod City. BTTHS will play University of …