By Adrian Stewart Co Two Negrense boxers are set to battle tonight at the Manila Arena. Aston Palicte of Bago City and Cadiz City’s Renz Rosia will face-off in an eight-round non-title fight. Palicte will be looking to bounce back from losing a World Boxing Organization world super flyweight bout earlier this year at the …
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Negrense player joins Bacolod Master Sardines
Negrense guard Edgar Charcos, a former University of the East and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas standout, is set to join the Bacolod Master Sardines in the ongoing 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup. Originally from La Carlota City, he recently participated in the PBA Rookie Draft but was not selected. The Bacolod …
Julio Ledesma National High School wins again at NBTC regionals
Julio Ledesma National High School scored their second straight win at the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) regional qualifiers last Thursday at the Barangay 6 covered court in San Carlos City with an a 82-67 victory over the Bagonbon National High School. Felix Unabia, who finished with 27 points for the winning side, was again …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Dinagyang Festive Parade set for January 25 The Dinagyang Festive Parade is scheduled for January 25, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Freedom Grandstand. Committee chairperson Alfonso Baldonado III said they are expecting up to 70 groups to participate. “The presentations should be festive and colorful,” he said. “All are welcome to showcase their talents—companies, …
Sagay City Christmas Fair underway
The Sagay City Christmas Fair opened earlier this month at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) and is scheduled to run until Monday, December 23. The event is traditionally held at the Sagay City Public Plaza but it is currently undergoing renovations. “Let us rejoice and be glad as we prepare for the coming of …
Lacson highlights the need for access to healthcare
During an event earlier this week where the Negros Occidental provincial government recognized the best performing hospitals and medical facilities in the province, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson noted the need for access to healthcare. “As a developing country, access to health care, health care facilities, and hospitals have been among the foremost issues besetting our …
Gov’t gives P365K aid to former rebels in NegOcc
A total of P365,000 in various assistance has been released by the government to former rebels (FRs) in Negros Occidental through the government’s Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). The turn-over of benefits was led by provincial director Ferdinand Panes of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Negros Occidental, in rites held at their …
Iloilo City signs international disaster preparedness agreement
The Iloilo City government signed an agreement pertaining to a memorandum of cooperation earlier this month with Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction, the Manila Observatory, and the National Resilience Council. The partnership intends to promote knowledge-based capacity-building programs by introducing new technology in support of policy and decision-making. In addition, the …
P1.3M lost in Sagay City robbery
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least P1.3 million in cash were lost early Thursday night following a robbery incident in Sagay City’s Barangay Paraiso. Police identified the victims as 53-year-old Rosalie Toralba and her driver, 27-year-old Rey Parajito, both residents of the said city and employees of the Kabuhayan Multipurpose Cooperative. Sagay City police …
Scenic travel around Negros
As the saying goes, “Travel is the best form of education.” Truth be told, while I personally am not an “adventurous person,” I love to travel and many of my friends wonder where I go. Within Negros Occidental, one of my favorite destinations is in the Patag area of Silay City. After a drive up …