The Bacolod City chapter of the Philippine Red Cross recently received a land donation of a 6,000-square meter lot in the city’s Barangay Tangub. The property was donated by Micro-Asia Builders Inc. general manager, Engr. Danny Jolipa. The land is intended for the construction of a logistics hub and blood and training center, which is …
Monthly Archives: September 2019
303IB commander approved for ‘ad interim’ promotion
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Appointments recently confirmed an ‘ad interim’ promotion for Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, and 31 other Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) senior officials. Also among those confirmed included Western Mindanao Command commander, Lt. General Cirilito Sobejana, and 1st Infantry Division commander, …
2019 MassKara Festival
14 barangays set to join dance competition A total of 14 Bacolod City barangays are expected to participate in this year’s MassKara Festival Street and Arena Dance Competition. This year’s competitors include Barangays 4, 12, 16, 3, 39, 32, 5, 6, 40, Handumanan, Banago, Estefania, Bata, and defending champion Tangub. Last year, aside from taking …
Free movie screenings every Friday at Sunburst Park
The Iloilo City government recently announced Sunburst Park, located in the city’s City Proper district, will be having free movie screenings every Friday at 6:00 p.m. beginning today. Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said the project will “bring life to the downtown area” and offer an opportunity to “enjoy the movies with family and friends.” Last …
Two men found dead in Dumaguete City
Two men, including a former military informant, were found dead late Wednesday night inside a rented room in Dumaguete City’s Barangay Calindagan. Police identified the victims as Mark Anthony Booc and Lori de Jesus, a former Military Intelligence Group-7 informant. Based on an investigation carried out by Dumaguete City police, the two victims were killed …
Local Chamber of Commerce lauds clearing operations
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) head Frank Carbon lauded the efforts of government officials in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental for the recent clearing operations along major thoroughfares and sidewalks, which were initiated by an order from President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Carbon, the chamber has been …
Book launch this weekend at UNO-R
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) is set to hold an event this weekend with the books “Saint Ezequiél Moreno: Augustinian Recollect Icon of Holiness in the Mission” and “St. Ezequiél Moreno: Studies on his Missionary Activity in the Philippines” set to launch on Saturday, September 7, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the UNO-R President’s …
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Gilas Pilipinas looks to secure Olympic berth By Adrian Stewart Co After failing to advance to the second round of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will be looking to secure qualification to the 2020 Summer Olympics through the upcoming World Cup classification round at the Wukesong …
Mindoro pips Iloilo in the Maharlika League
The Mindoro Tamaraws delivered a narrow 70-68 win over the Iloilo United Royals earlier this week in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League at the Bataan People’s Center in Balanga City. Mindoro led by six after the first half before Iloilo went on a run behind Richard Escoto to flip the game and earn a …
PetroGazz outlasts Choco Mucho in the Open Conference
The PetroGazz Angels needed five sets to put away Choco Mucho Flying Titans, capturing a 25-22, 25-15, 19-25, 20-25, 15-3 win in the ongoing 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference earlier this week at the San Juan Arena. Jonah Sabete top-scored for PetroGazz with 15 points, including 14 attacks; while Cherry Nunag chipped in 14 …