Whirlpool and Excellence Appliance Technologies, Inc. (Exatech) recently introduced three new products in the Philippines. For 27 years, Whirlpool and Exatech have joined together to bring quality US appliances to Filipino consumers. Coming from a humble beginning as a local appliance retailer, Exatech has grown into an international distributor after its partnership with Whirlpool in …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Iloilo-bound fastcraft breaks down near Bredco Port
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 132 passengers were rescued after an Iloilo-bound fastcraft vessel broke down just outside the Bredco Port in Bacolod City yesterday afternoon. Philippine Coast Guard-Bacolod station chief, Commander Ludovico Librilla, said the vessel, the M/V St. Emmanuel, which is operated by ferry company Supercat, departed Bacolod port at …
Areas of Bacolod City inundated following afternoon rain shower
City officials earlier called flooding along main roads ‘a thing of the past’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several areas of Bacolod City were inundated yesterday afternoon following a sudden downpour. City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) cluster head, Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas, said, among the flooded areas, included Lacson Street, Libertad …
62IB slams NPA for using landmines during Himamaylan City clash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) slammed the New People’s Army (NPA) after they allegedly used landmines during a gun battle in Himamaylan City last Tuesday. 62IB commander, Lt. Colonel Egberto Dacoscos, said seven of their personnel were wounded after insurgents exploded improvised explosive devices when they …
Assessment conducted on accident-prone stretch of highway in Antique
A team from the Department of Public Works and Highways-Region VI (DPWH-6) yesterday conducted an assessment along an accident-prone stretch of highway in Hamtic, Antique with DPWH-6 Assistant Director Al Fruto referring to the area as a “black spot.” While he noted the quantity of signage was sufficient, “physical interventions” may be necessary to reduce …
Five arrested in Bacolod City anti-drug operation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Five suspected drug personalities were arrested Tuesday night, while another escaped, following a buy-bust operation at Purok Magnolia in Bacolod City’s Barangay 7. Police identified the arrested as 29-year-old Jake Miron, 30-year-old Ian Matus, 35-year-old Arnel Valera, 22-year-old Anjun Mace Burgos, and 39-year-old and John Rey Jaming. A sixth …
Holy Week 2019
PRO-6 initiates ‘Oplan: Ligtas SumVac’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the Holy Week observance set to begin on Palm Sunday, April 14, the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) has initiated “Oplan: Ligtas SumVac” in order to inform the public on what they should do during the holiday break. In a social media post, …
Despite recent rains, summer heat is ‘still on’ –PDRRMO head
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid recent sporadic rains across the region, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) head Zeaphard Caelian yesterday confirmed the summer heat is “still on.” He attributed the recent precipitation on a surface trough, which is an area of low pressure that often indicative of atmospheric changes and can …
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2019
Winners named in 13K run By Adrian Stewart Co Jason Padayao and Stephanie Cadosale emerged as winners of the recent Panaad sa Negros 13K Run at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. The run was an official event of the ongoing Panaad sa Negros Festival. Padayao, a standout runner for Bacolod …
Beermen boot TNT, advances to PBA Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen took down TNT KaTropa, 96-86, in Game 3 of their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. June Mar Fajardo led the way with a double-double on 32 points and 14 rebounds, while Christian Standhardinger added 17 markers for the …