Arrested suspect is a sugar workers’ federation member A suspected supporter of the New People’s Army (NPA) was arrested on Monday for firearms possession in Binalbagan’s Barangay Santol. Authorities identified the arrested as 56-year-old Sanny Tagarao, a resident of the said area and member of the National Federation of Sugar Workers. Based on a report …
Monthly Archives: March 2020
23 patients in Bacolod City being monitored for Covid-19
City to ask hotels not to accommodate certain visitors The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) recently revealed there are currently 23 patients in the city being monitored for the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, disclosed the patients in question are currently quarantined at their respective homes after …
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2020
Provincial official: Preparations remain underway By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently revealed he would be meeting with local mayors to discuss the possible cancellation of this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival amid the ongoing local spread of the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, newly-appointed provincial tourism officer, Dr. Jennylind …
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2020
Festivities face possible cancellation By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday revealed he will be meeting with local mayors to discuss the possible cancellation of this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 26. The call comes after President Rodrigo Duterte approved …
Leonardia lifts ban on vessels from China
DILG questions the initial order Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia yesterday lifted the ban on vessels from China, Macau, and Hong Kong. He issued Executive Order No. 12, which modified Executive Order No. 11, the directive that initiated the ban due to an ongoing threat from the coronavirus disease, or Covid-19. During a press …
BCPO reaches ‘dead end’ in Alcosaba murder investigation
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) admitted reaching a dead end in their investigation into the murder of Police Patrolman Eric Alcosaba, a former member of Police Station 7 who was “absent without leave,” or AWOL. “As long as it is involved [with] illegal drugs, it would be very difficult to resolve,” BCPO spokesperson, Police …
3ID slams NPA for using IEDs
Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander, Major General Eric Vinoya, blasted the New People’s Army (NPA) over their use of improvised explosive devices (IED) during their recent ambush in Guihulngan City. According to the military official, the insurgency group is unable to engage in a legitimate encounter due to dwindling numbers and armed capability …
UST women’s volleyball team sweeps FEU
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) scored a 25-20, 25-16, 25-18 sweep over Far Eastern University (FEU) on Sunday in the 82nd UAAP women’s volleyball season at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Ejiya Laure led the win with 16 points built on 12 attacks, alongside three blocks, an ace, 14 digs, …
2020 Summer Olympics
Negrense boxers bow out, Marcial qualifies By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxers Ian Clark Bautista and James Palicte both bowed out of the Asia/Oceania Olympic boxing qualifying tournament at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan. Palicte of Bago City fell via unanimous decision against Uzbek fighter Elnur Abduraimov last Thursday while Binalbagan’s …
Tay Tung wins NBTC regional title
Bacolod Tay Tung High School, representing Negros Occidental, won the Western Visayas National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) regional finals over the weekend in Ibajay, Aklan. Tay Tung secured the title with a 89-77 win over St. Robert’s International Academy, who was representing Iloilo. Tay Tung got off to a flat start and found themselves down …