By Adrian Stewart Co The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Adamson University advanced to the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference finals following wins over the weekend at the San Juan Arena. UST went toe-to-toe with Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and scored a 20-25, 25-20, 25-16, 19-25, 16-14 win in their semifinal; while …
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Why do teachers quit?
World Teachers’ Day was observed over the weekend. Students gathered and surprised their teacher, offering tribute to a person who is molding them for the future. It’s their way of paying gratitude to their mentor. However, in this era of President Rodrigo Duterte, teaching is now considered a second class profession with many still uncompensated …
MassKara Festival 2019 Festivities kick off today
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga This year’s MassKara Festival is set to open this afternoon with an opening ceremony scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Bacolod Public Plaza bandstand. Festival Director Eli Tajanlangit said the event will feature light shows and colorful dance performances. Also included in the presentation will be an Electric …
Pork ban extension under consideration
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is considering extending the ongoing 90-day pork ban amid concerns over the African swine fever. According to the governor, an extension is being mulled as the entry of imported pork from nations not affected by African swine fever will be banned, especially if they passed through the …
NPA hideout captured in Himamaylan City
A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) hideout was captured yesterday morning by the elements of the Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) in Himamaylan City’s Barangay Buenavista. Information provided by the 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) said 62IB sent the 31st Division Reconnaissance Company after receiving reports from residents regarding insurgent presence. A gun battle ensued …
MassKara Festival 2019 BTAO announces road closures
There will be several road closures across Bacolod City following the official opening of this year’s MassKara Festival, which begins today and runs until October 27. Based on the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) traffic scheme for this year’s observance, a road closure will be implemented in the downtown area. According to BTAO head, Police …
Bacolod City home burglarized
A house owned by a lawyer was reportedly burglarized over the weekend in Bacolod City. Police have requested anonymity for the victim and the home’s location. Police Station 8 commander, Police Major Charles Gever, said the incident took place during the early morning hours on Saturday with the suspects gaining entry by climbing the house’s …
Energy provider seeks support in developing more renewables
Energy Development Corporation integrated planned head Jay Soriano said, in order for more development with renewable energy in the Philippines, along with the push to making it the country’s primary energy source, more support is needed for the sector. “The renewable energy sector needs support from government, private sector, and the public,” he said. “If …
Bantay Dagat training held in Bago City
Bantay Dagat volunteers recently underwent trainings on basic life support, along with water search and rescue, at the Buenos Aires Mountain Resort in Bago City, which began on September 30 and concluded last Friday. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson met with the 24 trainees from across the province. “For you to be able to …
MassKara Festival 2019 DPWH to suspend work
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga With today’s opening of MassKara Festival 2019, the local Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced they will temporarily halt all road work in the city, particularly those near the main festival sites. DPWH-Bacolod District Engineer Abraham Villareal said the decision was made in order to avoid disrupting festivities …