Ousted Vallacar president focuses on Mansilingan office By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Operations at the Bacolod South Terminal normalized as of early yesterday morning, after Leo Rey Yanson, the former president of Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres bus liner, managed to take full control of the facility. VTI Legal and Media …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Iloilo Strait tragedy reignites Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge talk
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following last weekend’s tragedy in the Iloilo Strait, where 31 died after three boats capsized between Iloilo and Guimaras, talks over the proposed Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge project have reignited with Build, Build, Build Committee Chairperson Anna Mae Lamentillo holding a press conference yesterday, noting, feasibility studies over the project remain ongoing. …
Two of the eight Gaisano City robbers identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two out of the eight suspects in the robbery that recently took place inside Bacolod City’s Gaisano City Mall in the city’s Barangay Singcang-Airport have been identified by police. Police Station 8 (PS8) commander, Police Major Charles Gever, said authorities invited witnesses to the station in order to identify the …
SM City Bacolod joins National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
SM City Bacolod participated in the third quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill yesterday, where a total 528 were evacuated from the shopping complex. Starting at 2:00 p.m., the drill lasted 14 minutes following an evacuation and headcount. During the drill, the mall activated its emergency response team, where different units carried out their respective functions …
Lacson urges Yansons to settle company dispute
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday urged the opposing camps of the ongoing conflict within Vallacar Transit Inc., parent company of the Ceres bus liner, to settle their dispute, especially after thousands were stranded last Wednesday at the Bacolod South Terminal. The governor said he hopes the court, which …
Dengue outbreaks recommended for 10 Negros Occidental localities
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said recommendations to declare a dengue outbreak have already been issued for 10 areas in Negros Occidental. During his weekly press conference with local media, the governor said he is leaving the decision to local government units whether or not to make the declaration. …
Gatuslao identified as richest Negros Occidental board member
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With the release of her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN) for 2018 yesterday, Negros Occidental Provincial Board Member Rita Gatuslao was identified as the wealthiest among the new members of the Negros Occidental Provincial Board with a networth of P34.5 million. Board Member Valentino Miguel Alonzo came in …
Bacolod Master Sardines play at home next month
By Adrian Stewart Co Just like the Iloilo United Royals, the Bacolod Master Sardines will be playing a Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League at home next month, September 21. According to a social media post by Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya, more details will be revealed in the coming weeks. “Save the date and …
Iloilo City to host Milo Marathon qualifier in October
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo City will host the seventh qualify leg of the 43rd National Milo Marathon on October 6 at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand. According to the Iloilo City sports development division, the event will be divided into four categories: 21-km half marathon, 10-km run, 5-km fun run, and 3-km fun run. Entry …
Gilas beats Ivory Coast in friendly
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, scored a 94-83 win over the Ivory Coast in a closed-door friendly earlier this week at the Palacio Multiusos de Guadalajara in Spain. Andray Blatche fell short of a triple-double with 18 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds; while Paul Lee added 16 …