Bacolod City’s Ayala Capitol Central Mall devoted last weekend to observing Grandparents’ Day, which included a variety of activities. “[On] this Grandparents’ Day, we made sure grandparents felt that they were special and that we appreciate what they have done for us,” said Ayala Capitol Central Mall Marketing Manager Stephanie Soriano. A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
‘Heightened alert’ declared after domestic hogs test positive for swine fever
‘Heightened alert’ declared after domestic hogs test positive for swine fever Lacson: Avoid bringing in pork products from other parts of the country By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office is currently on heightened alert after the Department of Agriculture confirmed on Monday that hog samples taken from pig farms in …
Two minor earthquakes strike the Western Visayas
The Western Visayas was struck by two earthquakes recently with a 2.0-magnitude tremor striking south of Tapaz, Capiz on Monday afternoon, while a 1.6-magnitude quake struck Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental later that evening. The Tapaz quake struck just before 6:30 p.m. with the Negros Oriental earthquake recorded at 8:53 p.m. Subsequent Philippine Institute of Volcanology …
Iloilo City vendors given five-day extension to relocate
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas gave sidewalk vendors a five-day extension to clear the streets of their kiosks and relocate to the designated lot along J.M. Basa Street. The original deadline was scheduled to end yesterday but an extension was provided after vendors appealed for more time. Vendors now have until Sunday, September 15. …
Local groups claim they are being ‘red tagged’ by the military
303IB commander urged to investigate personnel conduct By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Local farmers’ association came out yesterday and accused the Philippine Army Civil Military Battalion of “red tagging” as the groups had supposedly been named as supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA). Assosasyon sang mga Mangunguma kag Mamumugon sa Lopon naga Ugyon chair …
Iloilo City vendors given five-day extension to relocate
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas gave sidewalk vendors a five-day extension to clear the streets of their kiosks and relocate to the designated lot along J.M. Basa Street. The original deadline was scheduled to end yesterday but an extension was provided after vendors appealed for more time. Vendors now have until Sunday, September 15. …
‘Tourism Week’ observed in Bago City
Bago City recently observed tourism week, which ran from September 2 to 5. According to Senior Tourism Operations Officer Rosseni Mina, “We highlighted the role of tourism industry in providing job for the Bagonhons.” Among the activities that took place included a motorcade, Farm Tourism Day, tourism quiz, along with holding a Tourism Congress. In …
Convicts freed under ‘good conduct’ law urged to surrender
Two surrendered convicts confirmed from Calatrava, La Castellana By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday urged convicts who were released under under RA 10592, an amendment to the Revised Penal Code referred to as the “Good Conduct Time Allowance Law,” to surrender. BCPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, said …
Bago City recognized for disaster risk reduction and management
The Bago City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) was recently named “Best DRRMC” in the component city category for the Western Visayas at this year’s Gawad Kalasag, the country’s premier annual awards for outstanding contributions in the fields of disaster risk reduction and management and humanitarian assistance. The award is the city’s seventh …
Army participates in ‘Walk for Peace’ in Guihulngan City By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
The Philippines 303rd Infantry Brigade, led by Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, together with the 94th Infantry Battalion (94IB), took part in the “Walk for Peace” last Sunday, which was initiated by the Diocese of San Carlos at the Catholic Church of Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental. The church, represented by Diocese of San Carlos vicar …