At least three people were killed, while 14 others were injured, following a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a public utility jeepney (PUJ) early Saturday morning along the national highway in Bago City’s Barangay Calumangan. Police identified the fatalities as 23-year-old Arnold Villeran, 17-year-old Jun Art Mariposque, and 17-year-old Angelo Espadera, all residents of …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Fires recorded in Bacolod City throughout the long weekend
Multiple fires were recorded over the long weekend in Bacolod City. The initial incident took place Saturday afternoon when a two-story house owned by Rizalino Fernandez was heavily damaged. Based on information obtained by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the house was being used as a boarding house on the first floor, while the …
All Souls’/All Saints’ Day
Police: Local holiday observances were ‘generally peaceful’ Both the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) and Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) affirmed the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observances were “generally peaceful.” BCPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, said they only recorded one traffic accident and five anti-drug operations during the holiday. The …
DTI releases prices for ‘Noche Buena’ items
Suggested retail prices, as determined by the Department of Trade and Industry, have been released for items typically purchased for “Noche Buena” celebrations, the traditional observance that takes place on Christmas Eve. Among the items listed included ham, ranging in size from 500 grams to one kilogram, prices were set between P135 and P1,025. They …
Governor willing to talk with bank linked with the Capitol Lagoon
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is willing to talk with Negros Cooperative Bank officials following the Provincial Board recently approving a resolution ejecting the financial firm from an agreement pertaining to the Capitol Park and Lagoon. The governor said the provincial government will formally send a letter …
Guimaras tourism campaign launched
Following the tragic events last August that left 31 people dead after their boats capsized while traveling between Guimaras and Iloilo, the Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) recently launched a tourism campaign for Guimaras. The Oplan #LoveGuimaras Assistance Package formally launched last week at the City Mall Passenger Terminal Building at the Parola Wharf in …
Bill calls for increases to honoraria for barangay officials
Proposal ups barangay captain benefits sevenfold Iloilo City lone district Rep. Julienne Baronda recently filed HB 4374, which seeks to increase honoraria for barangay officials. According to the legislator, current compensation is not consistent with their duties and responsibilities. “Barangay officials serve the public practically 24/7,” she stressed. “Their constituents knock on their doors—even in …
Two killed, one injured in Bacolod City ‘hit-and-run’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two people, including a minor, were killed while another was seriously injured after the tricycle they were riding was struck by a pickup truck late Saturday night along Bacolod City’s Circumferential Road. Police identified one of the fatalities as 36-year-old Geneses Eraga, a resident of Barangay Matab-ang in Talisay City. …
Alaska beats NorthPort, keeps playoff hopes alive
By Adrian Stewart Co The Alaska Aces surged to their second straight win in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup following a 106-99 victory over NorthPort Batang Pier last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Franko House and Vic Manuel led the victory with 23 markers apiece, while Abu Tratter and Jeron Teng contributed 17 and …
NOPSSCEA basketball game ends with a brawl
The Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) secondary boys’ basketball semifinal between Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) and STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) descended into a brawl over the weekend at the STI-WNU gym in Bacolod City. CSAV were leading the defending champions, 81-62, with just over a minute left when …