The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in coordination with the office of Negros Occidental third district Rep. Francisco Benitez, recently launched the digitaljobsPH technical training, a program intended to create information and communication technology jobs in far-flung areas, in Talisay City. Twenty trainees from across the city will undergo a six-day training and …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Infant kidnapped inside Bacolod City mall
A 17-day-old infant was reportedly kidnapped earlier this week at a Bacolod City mall. According to the complainant, Mary Grace Goto, a resident of Hacienda Teresita in Bacolod City’s Barangay Granada, the alleged kidnapping occurred around 1:00 p.m. last Monday. The mother said she was approached by the suspect at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional …
Police warn groups about taking minors into custody
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) director, Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, yesterday warned various progressive groups that kidnapping charges may be filed against them if the minors they have in their custody are not returned to their parents. This comes after at least one group had taken minors into their …
Deed signed for K9 breeding center, training facility in Guimaras
The Guimaras provincial government and Philippine Coast Guard-Western Visayas District signed a deed of usufruct yesterday at the Governor’s Conference Room for the construction of a K-9 training facility, hospital, and breeding center. A usufruct agreement permits an outside party to use a piece of property for a period of time. The deed paves the …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Dagyang sa Calle Real kicks off on January 25 The Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. recently announced the Dagyang sa Calle Real, an event of the annual Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, will take place on January 25. “It will be a friendly competition,” said Dagyang-in-charge Phillipp Chua. “We will award the Darling of the Crowd, Best in …
SRA board member thanks senators for opposing sugar liberalization
After the Philippine Senate earlier adopted a resolution discouraging the executive department from sugar liberalization, or the deregulation of sugar importation, Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) board member, Atty. Emilio Yulo III, offered his appreciation for the move. He hopes the resolution will diminish the fears of those in the sugar industry regarding the proposal to …
Familiaran encourages Bacolod City barangays to install CCTV cameras
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Acting Bacolod City Mayor El Cid Familiaran is encouraging barangay officials to set aside a portion of their budget in order to fund the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in order to deter crime and speed up resolutions to criminal investigations. He said barangays can use their Disaster Risk …
Alas returns from injury tonight
By Adrian Stewart Co NLEX Road Warriors guard Kevin Alas is set to make his return to the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup after being sidelined with an injury. The team is scheduled to meet NorthPort Batang Pier tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. “Maglalaro na siya just to get him going (He has been playing …
FEU boots Adamson, advances to second UAAP women’s basketball semifinal
Far Eastern University (FEU) advanced to the second phase of the 82nd UAAP women’s basketball semifinals following their recent 79-73 win over Adamson University at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Choy Bahuyan helped secure the win after initially burying a left baseline jumper with 14.0 seconds left in the game, giving FEU a 77-73 lead, then …
Tay Tung determined to earn Palarong Pambansa berth
Bacolod Tay Tung High School, who are scheduled to meet the St. John’s Institute in the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) secondary girls’ volleyball finals this weekend, are determined to win the title and earn the right to represent the region in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa. “The goal is really …