According to reports, Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Officer Christine Manzanares is consideration to fill a vacancy at the Regional Tourism Office-6. The provincial official previously served as tourism officer for Sipalay City before being elevated to her current post during the administration of Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. Meanwhile, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Leonardia considering creation of task force on coronavirus
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he is considering the creation of a task force on the new coronavirus (CoV) strain, which originated in China and, as of press time, has reportedly killed 26 with at least 830 recorded cases. “If it is necessary, we can easily form one,” …
Duterte appeals for Yanson family reconciliation
President Rodrigo Duterte, who arrived in Bacolod City last Thursday to celebrate the birthday of Yanson family matriarch Olivia Yanson, delivered a short speech where he appealed for the Yanson family to reconcile. The Yansons, who run Vallacar Transit Inc., operator of the Ceres Bus liner, have been going through a family feud over the …
Winners named in Bible Drill, Quiz
Amid the ongoing Bible Week observance, a Bible Drill and Bible Quiz were recently held at the Bacolod City Government Center. Rajah Miles Quijano of Domingo Lacson National High School was named winner of the Bible Drill; while Jasmien Angelie Ancheta, Kara Ysabella Cobias, and Ken Nikolai Esparas of Bacolod National High School won the …
Paduano: National Sugar Program needs further study
Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano said the proposal to create a National Sugar Program, which was proposed by Senator Cynthia Villar and backed by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, needs further study. The proposal was made due to the underutilization of the P2 billion fund provided by the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA). …
House committee approves resolutions opposing sugar liberalization
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to local sugar advocacy group, the Save the Sugar Industry Movement (SAVE-SIM), the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture approved House Resolutions 412 and 439, which opposed sugar liberalization, or the deregulation of sugar importation. SAVE-SIM Secretary-General Wennie Sancho said both Bacolod City lone district Rep. Greg Gasataya and …
DOH-6 to Bacolod City residents:
No local coronavirus concerns By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of Health-Region VI (DOH-6) assured Bacolod City residents that they have nothing to be alarmed about in relation to the new coronavirus strain (CoV). According to Ben Arnel Dela Cruz of the DOH-6 Development Management Office, “Bacolod City has nothing to worry …
Negros Oriental investigating suspected meningococcemia case
Governor: Refrain from spreading false speculation The Negros Oriental Provincial Health Office yesterday revealed they are currently investigating a suspected meningococcemia case in the province. While authorities have requested anonymity for the patient and their residence, the provincial office, with authority for release by Governor Roel Degamo, indicated the patient was first admitted to …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Security heightened at vital installations The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) said they will be tightening security at vital installations across Iloilo with the Dinagyang Festival highlights set to take place this weekend in Iloilo City. “We anticipate more tourists and devotees to visit not only Iloilo City but also the province,” IPPO director, …
Abducted drug offender found dead in Mansilingan
Victim’s father: The incident was drug-related The body of a drug offender who was reportedly abducted last Wednesday was found early yesterday morning at the East Homes 6 Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan. Authorities identified the fatality as 33-year-old Richard Tutop of Purok Cereza South in the city’s Barangay 3. The victim had …