By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) found many recently arrested drug suspects had been previously arrested on the same charges, BCPO officer-in-charge, Police Colonel Henry Biñas, has ordered city station commanders to submit a report regarding those prisoners who agreed to plea bargains. In a radio interview with Aksyon …
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Technical-vocational enrollment begins at TIIC today
The Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC) Barrio Obrero campus, located in the city’s Lapuz district, will begin accepting students for trainings that run from July to September starting today. Students can enroll on weekdays until June 28. Among the courses being offered include Beauty Care NC II, Dressmaking NC II, Cookery NC II, Food …
DOT-6 to the public: Only work with DOT-accredited entities
The Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) recently called on the public to only work with DOT-accredited entities when it comes to traveling, pointing out, those without accreditation from the DOT are not reliable. “We encourage the public to transact business only with DOT-accredited service providers for quality assurance,” urged DOT-6 director, Atty. Helen J. Catalbas. …
Workshop for former NPA rebels conducted in Bacolod City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) led a workshop for former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels last week at the Governor’s Office in Bacolod City. The workshop was attended by six former insurgents, who are required to attend the event in order to become eligible for …
‘Balik Eskwela’ benefits Manapla students
Aksyon Radyo Bacolod’s Balik Eskwela Project recently provided bags, school supplies, and slippers for 210 Lauron Elementary School students in Barangay San Pablo, Manapla. Aksyon Radyo Bacolod Station Manager Nona Demaala-Magbanua called the project part of their “public service,” which has been conducted annually since 2012. “We get to share what we have to the …
Cloud seeding plans for Negros Occidental canceled
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Office of Provincial Agriculturist recently revealed cloud seeding operations have been canceled this month. Provincial agriculturist, Atty. Japhet Masculino, said recent precipitation made it unnecessary. However, with P2.5 million already provided for the process, it can still be used for future cloud seeding plans within the year. …
Human bones discovered in Sipalay City cave
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bones believed to be of a human being were recently discovered by treasure hunters while exploring the Cabaliwan Cave in Sipalay City’s Barangay Cayhangan. Based on a statement by Jeff Jacosalem to Sipalay City police, he, along with two friends, were exploring the cave when they discovered several bones. The …
Ceres FC demolishes Global Makati, 8-0
Marañón scores four goals By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC destroyed Global Makati FC over the weekend in their 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) with an 8-0 thrashing at the Philippine Football Federation Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Midfielder Bienvenido Marañón led the victory by earning a poker and scoring half the goals of the …
CEU upsets Go for Gold-Benilde, advances to D-League semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Despite playing with an undermanned squad, the CEU Scorpions managed to pull off an 84-74 win over the Go for Gold Scratchers-Benilde Blazers last week in their 2019 PBA D-League quarterfinals decider at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Maodo Malick Diouf led the win with 25 points, 29 rebounds, …
2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BanKo Perlas defeats BaliPure By Adrian Stewart Co The BanKo Perlas Spikers scored a 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-16 win over the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders last Saturday in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the San Juan Arena. Kia Bright recovered from a subpar showing to finish with 16 points for BanKo Perlas, …