By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental officials expressed their pride after Senator Manny Pacquaio defeated American boxer Keith Thurman yesterday morning (PHT). Both Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer extended their congratulations to the senator on behalf of Negros Occidental with the former, via text message, noting, “Our 40-year-old …
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Video depicting ‘fake strike’ presented in Yanson restraining order hearing
With the management of Vallacar Transit Incorporated (VTI), parent company of the Ceres bus liner, seeking a temporary restraining order against former company chief Leo Rey Yanson, a video depicting an attempt at a “fake strike” was presented before Judge Eduardo Sayson of the Bacolod Regional Trial Court-Branch 53. The VTI Board of Directors earlier …
BCPO director to personnel: No drinking while on duty
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In light of the news regarding two Pototan Municipal Police Station officers who were caught drinking on duty and threatening to kill their commanding officer, Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director, Police Colonel Henry Biñas, reminded the city’s police personnel that drinking while on duty is prohibited. In a radio …
Pag-IBIG Fund maintains lowest-ever rates on home loans
Pag-IBIG Fund has retained the lowest-ever interest rates it has been offering under its home loan program in the last few years. This move comes as top executives report double-digit growth in loan payments and members’ savings collections which have allowed the agency to address the record-high demand for its home loans. The agency maintained …
CHMSC holds appreciation event for institutional partners
Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) recently celebrated Pasidungog 2019, an appreciation event for institutional partners, which took place last week at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall. The event was attended by 423 guests representing academia, the business sector, civil society organizations, international partners, media, national government, among others. “The way to becoming a university …
Culinary event included in upcoming Rum Festival
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The inaugural Rum Festival, which was established through a Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod ordinance passed last May, will also include Sabor Bisaya, a local food exhibit and culinary competition. According to Tanduay Chief Marketing Officer Paul Lim, “One of the things that are known most is the Filipino’s skill for …
Survey to ensure SSS beneficiaries are covered
The Social Security Commission (SSC), which governs the Social Security System (SSS), recently approved the hiring of a third party to conduct a survey in order to ensure SSS beneficiaries are properly covered. “The project’s purpose is to identify the segment of the population that should benefit from social security protection but are not yet …
Slain Ayungon police officers posthumously awarded
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four slain Ayungon Municipal Police Station police officers were posthumously awarded after President Rodrigo Duterte and Philippine National Police (PNP) Director-General Oscar Albayalde visited the wake over the weekend in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Duterte awarded Police Corporal Relebert Beronio and Police Patrolmen Raffy Callao, Ruel Cabellon, and Marquino de …
BCPO to investigate prank conducted in congressman’s name
Gasataya: The actions are an attempt to destroy my reputation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya filed a complaint with the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) after a prank involving false reservations made at various restaurants across the city under his name, BCPO director, Police Colonel Henry Biñas, …
Alaska forces decider after beating TNT, 108-72
The Alaska Aces kept their semifinals hopes alive last night in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after their 108-72 victory over TNT KaTropa at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Diamon Simpson and Jeron Teng top-scored for Alaska with 15 points apiece, while Chris Banchero and Simon Enciso each added 14 markers, while Vic Manuel …