The Philippine Lifesaving Society (PLS) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the International Lifesaving Federation, an organization committed to drowning prevention, water safety, lifesaving methods, and lifesaving sports. One of the advocacies PLS pursues is encouraging families to each have one “lifesaver” in an effort to develop a “drown-free Philippines.” The World Health Organization (WHO) …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Megaworld on its second condo
Property developer Megaworld Corporation launched its second condominium for their Upper East Township project in Bacolod City. With the launch of its One Regis residential unit last year, the firm recently introduced Two Regis, which will be situated next to the proposed Megaworld Lifestyle Mall. The development will make Bacolod City a destination for lifestyle …
‘Otso Diretso’ candidates expected in Negros Occidental today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Candidates of the ‘Otso Diretso’ lineup are scheduled to campaign in Negros Occidental today. Based on information provided by their Negros Occidental chapter, the candidates will be holding radio interviews, courtesy calls, and market events throughout the morning. The candidates are also scheduled to host a press conference …
‘Mentally ill’ resident said to be behind Mansilingan fire
Arson investigators still probing the incident By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay Mansilingan Captain Boy Pico yesterday said some residents believe the fire that struck the area of Purok Kahirup B late Wednesday afternoon was caused by a reportedly mentally ill resident. According to Pico, he spoke with affected residents to look into …
CEO: New law extends SSS viability to 2045
With the ratification of RA 11199, which was signed earlier this month by President Rodrigo Duterte and intended to strengthen the government entitlement program, Social Security System (SSS) CEO and President Emmanuel F. Dooc said the new law extends the program’s viability to 2045. In a press release, he noted, SSS in its current state …
Motorcyclist dies following collision with truck in Talisay City
Hospital: Victims were intoxicated at the time of the incident By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A motorcyclist was killed, while his backrider was injured, after he was struck by a truck early yesterday morning along Access Road in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 42-year-old Manuel Parcon, a …
‘Yolanda’ housing units turned over in Silay City
The National Housing Authority (NHA) recently turned over ‘Yolanda’ housing units in Silay City’s Barangay E. Lopez. Housing units were turned over to the first 300 beneficiaries, primarily comprised of informal settlers, senior citizens, and members of the disabled community. NHA-Bacolod manager, Engr. Alejandro Ongsuco, who led the turnover ceremony, congratulated the recipients. In addition, …
Exhibit on national artists opens at Ayala Capitol Central Mall
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) recently opened an exhibit featuring national artists and recipients of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, an award given to artists who contributed to the country’s cultural heritage, at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall in Bacolod City. Dr. Ma. Cecilia Locsin-Nava, author of “History and Society …
Bishop urges swift resolution to Bacolod City businessman’s murder
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Diocese of Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon is urging the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) for a swift resolution over the recent murder of businessman Alex Yao. Yao was killed last Tuesday night by riding-in-tandem suspects on the grounds of the Redemptorist Church, located along BS Aquino Drive in Bacolod …
CEO: New law extends SSS viability to 2045
With the ratification of RA 11199, which was signed earlier this month by President Rodrigo Duterte and intended to strengthen the government entitlement program, Social Security System (SSS) CEO and President Emmanuel F. Dooc said the new law extends the program’s viability to 2045. In a press release, he noted, SSS in its current state …