A hog farm worker was killed over the weekend after being electrocuted in Cauayan’s Barangay Caliling. Police identified the fatality as 30-year-old Manny Magbanua, a resident of the said area. Cauayan municipal police chief, Police Major Lowell Garinganao, said, based on initial investigations, Magbanua likely came in contact with an open electrical outlet. He also …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
DILG validates Negros Occidental clearing operations at 100%
Binalbagan assessment ‘straightened out’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently assessed Negros Occidental’s clearing operations at 100 percent compliance. According to a report from DILG-Negros Occidental director, Atty. Ferdinand Panes, released last week, most towns were found to be at “medium” compliance. He added, DILG’s next …
Power Advisory Power Interruption in the Service Area
The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) informs consumers connected to Alijis Feeders 4 and 5 that maintenance activities will be conducted on Wednesday, October 23. This is to ensure the reliability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damage that may result in major power interruptions. Dates: Wednesday, October 23 Reason: Relocation and replacement …
Young Ilonggos avail services of ‘kNOwTell’ mall clinic
More adolescents and young professionals have availed of the services offered by the “kNOwTell” health and wellness lounge at Robinsons Place Iloilo. Joseph Carlo Carillo, Department of Health (DOH)-6 Nurse V, said that “kNOwTell” is the country’s first mall-based clinic that provides preventive and promotive health care. “We have served about 837 clients since the …
Local composer recognized after Awit Awards win
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution last week recognizing Edgardo Miraflor, Jr. who recently won “Best Novelty Recording” during the 32nd Awit Awards in Quezon City earlier this month. The Awit Awards are a highly-acclaimed award giving body headed by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. …
Iloilo City installs quake alarms, rain gauges
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) recently began installing quake rapid damage assessment devices and rain gauges across the city. According to CDRRMO head Donna P. Magno, the initiative aims to build a smart sensor network, set up a cloud-based decision-supporting system, and deliver capacity-building program for information intelligence. The P-alert system …
Ceres FC wraps up undefeated season
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC completed the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) undefeated following their 3-0 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo last Saturday at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Bacolod City-based club finished with 22 wins, along with two draws against Stallion Laguna FC. “It’s not easy to be unbeaten during the …
Nietes expected to attend Murcia boxing event
World boxing champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes is scheduled to attend the 1st Governor Eugenio Jose ‘Bong’ Lacson Open Boxing Provincial Championship, which begins today at the Murcia gymnasium. The event is scheduled to run until Friday, October 25. Participants from across Negros are expected to take part in the tournament with athletes from Bacolod City, …
Filipino grandmaster kin wins New York City chess tournament
Dominic Nathan Paragua, the son of Filipino grandmaster Mark Paragua, recently won the K-5 under 1000 division of the Chess in the Schools Columbus Day Tournament at PS 11M in New York City. “My son started only playing in two months prior to the tournament,” the champion’s mother revealed. Over 100 students took part in …
Bulanadi drops 44 points for SSC-R in win over UPHSD Altas
Allyn Bulanadi finished with a career-high 44 points for San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) in their recent 99-94 win over the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas (UPHSD Altas) in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season at the San Juan Arena. “Allyn is ready for the big league,” said SSC-R head coach Egay Macaraya. “He’s proven …