Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading manufacturer specializing in trucks and light commercial vehicles, announced its PUV turnover to Alabang Transport Service Cooperative. IPC has turned over 24 units of Class 2 PUVs with bodies manufactured by Almazora and Centro, to Alabang Transport Service Cooperative (ATSC) last July 12, 2019 at Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX) …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Concert benefiting local church in Bacolod City this weekend
The Cosmic Angels, who appeared on the sixth season of Pilipinas Got Talent, will share the stage with Token Lizares in a charity concert tonight, August 3, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Saltimboca Tourist Inn function hall. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish in Bacolod …
Partylist congressman proposes local peace talks in place of Martial Law
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the recent violence in Negros Oriental, there has been talk of a possible Martial Law declaration over Negros. However, Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano recently proposed local peace talks as an alternative. “I’m appealing to my fellow Negrenses, especially the rebels, that we should talk peace,” he …
Bacolod City joins initiative to end AIDS epidemic by next year
January DOH Report: 1,249 newly-confirmed HIV cases nationwide Following a recent meeting with representatives from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Philippines (UNAIDS Philippines), Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, according to a city government release, signed a letter of commitment to an initiative that aims to end the AIDS epidemic by next year, The …
Mayor offers 10-day period before demolitions begin on illegal structures
During his discussion with Bacolod City barangay captains and other officials last Thursday at the Bacolod City Government Center, Mayor Evelio Leonardia directed those gathered to issue notices to owners of certain illegal structures to inform them that they will be given a 10-day grace period before demolition and clearing operations commence. Owners of illegal …
DOLE-6 distributes sewing equipment in Guimaras
The Department of Labor and Employment-Region VI (DOLE-6) recently turned over sewing equipment to members of the Nueva Valencia chapter of the Integrated Women Alliance of Guimaras-Poblacion. The department provided P250,000 worth of equipment including sewing machines, an edging machine, tools, and raw materials. Guimaras lone district Rep. Ma. Lucille L. Nava witnessed the turnover …
Sipalay City hosts shark conservation workshop
By Emmanuel Canto In an effort to draft local shark conservation policy, the Sipalay City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) recently facilitated the Save Sharks Network Philippines (SSNP) shark conservation legislation toolkit workshop at the New Sipalay Government Hall. With a national shark conservation bill currently stalled in Congress, local government units are being …
Cabinet secretary confirms talk of creating disaster management department
During the turnover of a P32 million regional evacuation center in Zarraga, Iloilo yesterday, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed talks surrounding the creation of a Department of Disaster Management. “We will push for it this time,” he affirmed. “If this will be approved, or passed into law, we can have one …
Another ‘Visayas Clásico’ this weekend
Ceres FC signs four new players By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo are set to clash in another “Visayas Clásico” this weekend, Saturday, August 3, at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The two currently sit atop the 2019 Philippines Football League standings, with the Negrense club carrying an advantage in …
Generika-Ayala beats Sta. Lucia in the PSL
By Adrian Stewart Co The Generika-Ayala Lifesavers pulled off a 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 25-9 victory over the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference last Thursday at the San Juan Arena. Ilongga outside hitter Fiola Ceballos top-scored for the winning side with 16 points, including 15 spikes; while Bacolodnon outside hitter …