By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Portions of Negros and Panay experienced a series of power outages and fluctuations late Tuesday afternoon. According to information provided by the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco), the entire coverage area, consisting of Bacolod City, Talisay City, Silay City, Bago City, Murcia, and Don Salvador Benedicto, began encountering fluctuations …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
DOT calls on offices to extend all services In a social media post, the Department of Tourism (DOT), in preparation for those traveling for the All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day observances, noted, “DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has already ordered the main and regional offices to extend all assistance that may be needed by visitors.” …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
No vending at Bacolod City cemeteries Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda, who heads Task Force All Saints’ Day, said they will enforce a “no vending policy” at all Bacolod City cemeteries. He noted, however, vendors will be allowed to sell flowers in front of the Bacolod North Public Cemetery, located along Burgos Street. The city official …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
DepEd offices and classes suspended tomorrow, half-day today The Department of Education (DepEd) formally suspended classes tomorrow, November 1, as a means of providing an opportunity for employees and students to travel home for the All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day observances. In addition, a half-day was declared today, which means classes and DepEd offices …
Mall of Asia Arena to host 2019 International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses
One of the largest global conventions in 2019, spanning six continents and over 200 countries and presented in over 400 languages, will be coming to Pasay City, Metro Manila on November 1 to 3, 2019. Beginning in May 2019, Jehovah’s Witnesses began hosting a global series of three-day conventions featuring the theme “Love Never Fails.” …
IMACO opens mask exhibit at SM City Bacolod
The International Mask Art and Culture Organization (IMACO), a South Korean group committed to safeguarding and promoting the cultural value of masks, is expected to hold a mask exhibit today at SM City Bacolod. Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran is expected to attend the opening at 2:00 p.m. Dawon Ginny Lee, chief of …
Provincial Board boots bank from Capitol Lagoon agreement
Board member points to Marañon administration consultant By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Board recently approved a resolution ejecting the Negros Cooperative Bank from an agreement pertaining to the Capitol Park and Lagoon. According to Board Member Andrew Montelibano, who authored the resolution, the bank “violated its deed of usufruct with the …
Marijuana seedling recovered outside Mandalagan call center
A suspected marijuana seedling was recovered by police early Tuesday night at a building operated by a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan. Police Station 2 (PS2) commander, Police Major Sherlock Gabana, said they visited the building after receiving a call reporting to have found the said marijuana seedling on premises. …
33 to receive centenarian entitlements during ‘Cinco de Noviembre’ celebration
The Negros Occidental provincial government is expected to distribute cash entitlements to 33 centenarians, or those who have reached the age of 100, during this year’s Cinco de Noviembre celebration at the Capitol Park and Lagoon. According to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office head Elena Serenias, the recipients will personally receive cash incentives. Meanwhile, …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
Ceres assures there are enough buses to accommodate travelers By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), parent company of the Ceres bus liner, assured the riding public that they have enough buses for the rush of travelers expected for the upcoming All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day observance. In a radio interview with …