Negros Occidental provincial agriculturist, Atty. Japhet Masculino, assured local farmers that the ongoing fall armyworm infestation is not alarming. Based on the latest data, around three hectares of corn crops in Escalante City have been affected by the infestation. A meeting conducted by the provincial task force, along with a surveillance team from the Department …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Three injured after truck collides with police vehicle in Escalante City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Three individuals, including a police officer, were injured Thursday night after a truck collided with a police vehicle at Sitio Ubas in Escalante City’s Barangay Mabini. Police identified the injured as Police Master Sgt. Joy Malaque of the Toboso municipal police; along with Jotham Villaflor and Onyl Maglasang, both …
Court affirms Isabela mayor’s win
By Emmanuel Canto Following the Regional Trial Court of La Carlota-Branch 74 decision where Judge Mila D. Yap Cameso affirmed Dr. Irene Consunji Montilla’s victory as Isabela mayor, the town official recently held a press conference expressing her optimism after the ruling. “It is our chance to do something for the town because, as …
Iloilo City Council approves funding for dialysis center
The Iloilo City Council approved a P2.3 million supplemental budget earlier this month in order to establish a dialysis center in the Molo district’s Barangay East Baluarte. “This project is one of our priorities to address the health needs and concerns of constituents,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. “The Department of Health (DOH) …
Local PENRO observes ‘Land’s Day’
The Guimaras Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) recently observed “Land’s Day.” The day commemorates the ratification of Act 298, which created the Insular Bureau of Public Lands, a body tasked with managing the distribution of public land. The department later became known as the Land Management Bureau. “The Land Management Bureau is under …
Employment training program held in La Castellana
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conducted their 2019 Special Training for Employment Program in La Castellana yesterday, which saw around 190 beneficiaries in a variety of curricula including electronics, welding, automotive, cookery, hilot, carpentry, and bread and pastry production. “I have worked hard, as your congresswoman, …
Ceres FC meets Green Archers United this weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC hopes to move closer to clinching their third 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) title in a row when they meet Green Archers United this weekend, Saturday, October 12, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The match is their fourth meeting this season with …
San Beda beats Benilde, edges closer to NCAA elimination round sweep
San Beda University edged closer to sweeping the 95th NCAA men’s basketball elimination round following their 95-73 win over De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde last Thursday at the San Juan Arena. Calvin Oftana finished with a career-high 29 points, nine rebounds, and five assists for San Beda; James Canlas added 21 points, nine boards, …
Premier Volleyball League visits Bacolod City this weekend
The 2019 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference will be in Bacolod City this weekend, Sunday, October 13, at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City. The PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers are scheduled to play the BanKo Perlas Spikers at 2:00 p.m., while will be followed by a face-off between the Creamline Cool …
Petron sweeps Marinerang Pilipina, goes 4-0 in the Invitational Cup
The Petron Blaze Spikers remained undefeated in the ongoing 2019 Philippine Superliga Invitational Cup following their 25-22, 25-22, 25-8 sweep over the Marinerang Pilipina Skippers last Thursday at the Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Bulacan. Frances Molina top-scored with 12 points, including 10 attacks; while Cherry Rondina dished out a double-double with 11 points …