Lacson expecting ‘100% cooperation’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday expressed optimism on attaining “100 percent cooperation” from all the province’s localities in the upcoming Panaad sa Negros Festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 26 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City’s …
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Man shot by ‘riding-in-tandem’ in Bacolod City
A man was recently wounded after he was shot by still-unidentified riding-in-tandem suspects at the corner of Doña Juliana Drive-San Sebastian Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay 30. Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Andrie Bon Llena, a resident of Barangay Blumentritt in Murcia. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Ariel Pico, said …
Patients under investigation in NegOcc test negative
Provincial Health Office: Covid-19 monitoring will continue By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government revealed the final patient under investigation for coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, tested negative. Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office head, Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, said all local patients under investigation have tested negative and the final three were discharged from …
SSS distributed P178M in unemployment benefits last year
The Social Security System (SSS) yesterday revealed a total P178 million in unemployment benefits were distributed last year. According to SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio, out of a total 15,151 applications, the agency approved 14,895. The entitlement program allows qualified SSS members who were involuntarily separated from work to claim a …
PRO-6 refuses to comment on Espenido drug link allegations
Following reports claiming former Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) deputy director, Police Lt. Colonel Jovie Espenido, was relieved of his post due to alleged links to illegal drugs, Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Joem Malong, said the circumstances are not clear and the office is taking a “hands off” approach to the …
EB Magalona considers desilting project to solve flooding problem
EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon led a public consultation earlier this week regarding a desilting project for nine coastal barangays as a means to reduce flooding. Through desilting, materials that may obstruct the flow of water are extracted from the riverbed, which is expected to reduce the risk of flooding. The meeting, which was attended …
Vessel anchored off Sipaway Island leaves for Amlan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Occidental confirmed the M/V Sea Music, which originated from the Chinese port city of Ningde and was refused entry into San Carlos City waters, eventually anchoring off Sipaway Island, has left and is headed for Amlan, Negros Oriental. PCG-Negros Occidental chief, Lt. Commander Jansen Benjamin, said the vessel …
Black Valentine’s Day at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo
On Valentine’s Day, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo takes this stereotypical romantic red-letter day back to the basics with a celebration devoid of complications and filled with the simple beauty of love in all its forms. Have a delightful dinner date with the people you hold dear and show them you care with a sumptuous Italian-themed buffet …
Kaya FC opens AFC Cup with 2-0 win
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo opened their 2020 AFC Cup group stage with a 2-0 win over 2019 Myanmar National League champions Shan United yesterday afternoon at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. The Iloilo City-based club depended on late goals to come away with the three points. After Shan United midfielder Djawa Maximum …
Pacquiao signs with same management firm as McGregor
It looks like Manny Pacquiao will now be managed by the same people that manage MMA superstar Conor McGregor. Boxing legend Pacquiao, the eight-division world champion, has signed with Paradigm Sports Management. The 41-year old Pacquiao is the current reigning WBA (Super) Welterweight World Champion and is coming off a big win over the …