By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) are in the process of tracking down four local suspects who allegedly acted as contacts for the notorious Ozamiz crime group that is said to be responsible for the heist at Gaisano City Mall in Bacolod City’s Barangay Singcang-Airport earlier this month. NOPPO …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Over 120 complete NCCA arts program
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Hanas scholarship program recently graduated 121 local participants during a culmination ceremony at the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) auditorium following various workshops, lectures, and seminars. The program provided short courses in theatre, dance, film, museology, weaving, among other subjects. CSA-B, a project proponent for the scholarship …
Iloilo City hosts family development sessions
The Iloilo City Population Office (CPO) recently hosted “Usapan,” a family development session, at various locations across the city. The sessions, which attracted 77 mothers, are intended to promote responsible parenthood. “We do this in the city’s 180 barangays all throughout the year to generate acceptance of family planning methods,” explained City Population Program Officer …
Negros First Animal Hub turned over to the provincial government
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros First Animal Hub, which is located inside the Panaad Park and Stadium, has been formally turned over to provincial government. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the facility was donated by the project’s contractor, Eva Resoor. The provincial board is currently reviewing the governor’s endorsement to approve …
25 pets vaccinated earlier this month in Iloilo City
According to Iloilo City’s Office of the City Veterinarian, during their recent free anti-rabies vaccination drive, a total 25 pets were vaccinated between August 1 and 9. During the event, seven pets were also spayed and neutered. Based on a recent report from the Iloilo City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, between January 1 and August …
Vice Governor supports giving gifts to law enforcement officers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer revealed he backs the statement by President Rodrigo Duterte encouraging members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to receive gifts. “There is nothing wrong for police to receive gifts,” he insisted. “I am also giving gifts.” “It’s given so, if they receive, there’s nothing …
Late Mintah goal pushes Kaya over Green Archers United, 1-0
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo escaped with a 1-0 win over Green Archers United yesterday in the 2019 Philippines Football League with striker Jordan Mintah scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. Earlier in the match, Mintah missed two chances, while Negrense midfielder Jayson Panhay …
Ilonggo boxer retains ABF title
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo boxer Denver Cuello recently retained his Asia Boxing Federation bantamweight title after sealing a second round stoppage win over Detnarong Omkrathok of Thailand at the Barangay Vergara Covered Court in Mandaluyong City. The Cabatuan native earlier took the title after another second round stoppage win, that time over Indonesian boxer …
F2 Logistics sweeps Cignal in the All-Filipino Conference
By Adrian Stewart Co The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers pulled off a 25-18, 25-14, 25-22 sweep over the Cignal HD Spikers last Tuesday in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference at the Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Bulacan. Kalei Mau top-scored for F2 Logistics with 20 points on 16 attacks, two blocks, and two …
Benilde beats Arellano, remains undefeated in the NCAA
By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde survived a late rally from Arellano University to secure an 82-77 win last Tuesday in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season at the San Juan Arena. The win keeps them undefeated with a 5-0 record. Clement Leutcheu top-scored for Benilde with 13 points, while Justin …