The Aklan Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently revealed, based on 2018 data, most weddings took place in December with 15.3 percent of all ceremonies held during that month last year. While June is traditionally the most popular month to exchange vows, data showed around 10.6 percent of weddings were held that month. Meanwhile, March turned …
Monthly Archives: February 2019
DOT-6 focuses on inclusion
With the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) recently formulating their programs, projects, and activities for 2019, DOT-6 director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, emphasized a focus on inclusivity. “Programs that promote inclusive growth and activities that assist in providing investments and livelihood should be the focus of the [programs, projects, and activities] for 2019,” she explained. …
Power utility firms among top taxpayers in Bago City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Ceneco) and Energreen/Central Negros Power Reliability Inc. (CENPRI) were recently recognized among the top taxpayers in Bago City during the city’s Charter Anniversary celebrations. “We are very happy to have located the power plant in a very supportive city,” said CENPRI General Manager Mila …
Projects already await next gubernatorial administration
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Acting Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, yesterday revealed the remaining projects pending implementation by the administration of outgoing Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. may not be enacted until the succeeding administration takes office. Both the groundbreaking for a mixed-use building at the Provincial Administration Center and the construction …
2019 WVRAA Meet
Negros Occidental retains secondary girls’ volleyball title By Adrian Stewart Co The Negros Occidental secondary girls’ volleyball successfully defended their Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet title after defeating Iloilo in straight sets, 25-11, 25-18, 25-19, yesterday at the Colegio de la Purisima Concepción in Roxas City, Capiz. “We are happy that we …
2019 WVRAA Meet
Negros Occidental faces decider in secondary boys’ football By Adrian Stewart Co After defeating Iloilo 4-2 yesterday in the ongoing 2019 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet at the Villareal Stadium in Roxas City, Capiz, the Negros Occidental secondary boys’ football team faces a decider in their gold medal match. The Ilonggo side …
2019 WVRAA Meet
Negrense athletes win gold in swimming, athletics, gymnastics By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Occidental continued to pick up more gold medals at the ongoing 2019 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet in Roxas City, Capiz. In swimming, Earl Buncio won gold in the 200-meter butterfly 4×50 relay with Richmund Soria, Jerome Lanada, and …
UP beats FEU in UAAP women’s volleyball
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of the Philippines (UP) defeated Far Eastern University (FEU) 25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 25-20 last Wednesday at the San Juan Arena. Diana Carlos led the way for UP with 15 points, while Justine Dorog and Isa Molde added 12 and 11, respectively. UP had a flat start before going …
Yap named to All-Star team
By Adrian Stewart Co Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ James Yap, an Escalante City native, was named to the All-Star team and will be playing for the South in the PBA All-Star Game next month in Calasiao, Pangasinan. This is the 16th time the Negrense has been voted as a starter in the annual …
We have suffered worse than Maria Ressa
“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered.” –Christopher Dodd Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and writer Reynaldo Santos, Jr. each posted P100,000 bail before the Manila Regional Trial Court in relation …