Monthly Archives: June 2019

The National Archives of the Philippines, in partnership with the Negros Cultural Foundation (NCF), will hold a seminar-workshop on designing archival exhibitions at the Negros Museum in Bacolod City next month, from July 9 to 11. According to NCF Museum Director Tanya Lopez, the event seeks to encourage local artists and cultural workers to raise …

Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) consumers in portions of Bacolod City were without power for around six hours last Tuesday, which the utility co-op recently blamed on “saturated bushing.” Bushing refers to an insulation device that allows for conductors to pass through a grounded barrier. According to a Ceneco release, the incident took place at …

The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) advised local food establishment owners to acquire health cards before they are permitted to operate. “All business establishments in Iloilo City, especially those making frozen food, eateries, and hotels, are required to get sanitary permits,” explained CHO Sanitation Inspector IV Rudy Catahay. “Our sanitation inspectors are inspecting if they …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In an effort to address several incidents of animal bites in the town, Cauayan Mayor John Rey Tabujara revealed the municipal government plans to construct two animal bite treatment centers. The mayor said the local government has already allocated P1.5 million for the project, which are among his priority programs. …

Noel Pahayupan, a member of the Negros-based Performance Laboratory Inc., is currently taking part in the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Virgin Labfest 15 Writing Fellowship Program, which began on Tuesday in Manila and runs until July 7. The program intends to help emerging playwrights study and practice dramatic writing. Pahayupan is a graduate of …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga During yesterday’s turnover rites for the new set of members of the Negros Occidental Provincial Board, Negros Occidental governor-elect, outgoing Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, led the ceremony by noting the newly-renovated Capitol Hostel, which is operated by the Negros Occidental provincial government and expected to open next month, will …