The Little Lin-ay sang Sagay pageant, an event of the Sagay City Charter Day celebration, is scheduled to take place this weekend, June 9, at the Sagay City gym. According to Sinigayan Choreographers and Designers Association Vice President Archel Lacre, the pageant seeks to provide a venue for young girls to present their skills; along …
Monthly Archives: June 2019
The Edge, ruins, and parola
Story and photos by Emmanuel Canto The Convention Baptist Young Adults Fellowship of the Philippines concluded last weekend at the Maribert Inland Resort in Pontevedra, Capiz – a town famous for cheap alimango. Meanwhile, Roxas City, the capital of Capiz, is known as the “Seafood Capital of the Philippines;” however, some locals have a different …
Bacolod City councilor hits Baciwa in privilege speech
Gamboa questions the status of P537M in loans By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa, Jr. lambasted the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) over the proposed joint venture with PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation. In a privilege speech before the Sangguniang Panlungsod regular session this week, the city official called on the Baciwa Board …
Former 303IB commander passes away
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A former Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) commander passed away recently. In a statement by 303IB commander, Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, retired Brigadier General Francisco Delfin died from cancer last Monday in Iloilo City. Arevalo said Delfin served as the 17th 303IB commander from 2015 to 2017, after which …
Sagay City celebrates Charter Day on Tuesday
Sagay City celebrates its Charter Day on Tuesday, June 11, with outgoing Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. leading the celebration at the Taliambong Activity Center. The governor will serve as guest speaker and administer the oath of office for Sagay City Vice Mayor Narciso Javelosa, Jr. and the members of the city council. Meanwhile, …
Public advised to ensure housing facilities are properly certified
The Iloilo City Boarding House Commission (BHC) recently advised the public, when looking into boarding houses, apartments, and dormitories, to ensure they are properly certified by the Iloilo City Hall. With the 2019-2020 academic year opening recently for public schools, many are currently looking into dorms and similar housing facilities. “To all students, parents, and …
Water Advisory Water Interruption in the Service Area
The Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) informs consumers they may experience a temporary water supply interruption and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area due to an intermittent power supply. Schedule: Sunday (June 9), from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Affected Areas: Barangays Mansilingan, Pahanocoy, Sum-ag, Punta Taytay, Tangub, Singcang, Alijis, Felisa, and …
World Oceans Day observed this weekend
Adopted by the United Nations in 2008, World Oceans Day, which is observed every June 8, seeks to celebrate the world’s oceans and raise awareness of the role oceans play in daily life, along with ways to protect the bodies of water. An aspect of this year’s observance looks at the campaign against plastic. “While …
Coast Guard to install radar station in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Bacolod City announced plans to build a P10 million X band radar system. According to newly-appointed PCG-Bacolod station commander, Lt. Rockliff Buling, the system ensures the safety and security of vessels, especially during adverse weather conditions. He added, the radar is capable of monitoring …
June 18 observed as special non-working holiday in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government recently reminded the public, after President Rodrigo Duterte signed RA 11146 last December, which declared June 18 as ‘Bacolod City Charter Day,’ the day is observed as special non-working holiday in the city. “This is the first June 18 Charter Day celebration of Bacolod,” Bacolod City …