The Negros Occidental provincial government launched the Infographic Design Competition at the Capitol Social Hall last October 15, as part of the 2020 Multimedia Drug Education Campaign. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, board member Juvy Pepello and provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, led the launching of the competition which is a collaborative project of the provincial …
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Live-in partners yield grenade, guns, ‘shabu’
Two persons were arrested in a police raid around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, at Purok Everlasting, located in Hinobaan town’s Barangay Talacagay. Authorities identified the suspects as live-in partners Fedelyn Santocildes, 40, and Jhonrey Ejera, 30, residents of the said place. They were arrested in a joint operation of the Hinobaan police led …
We’re still being created
We need to be clear about this fundamental truth about ourselves. We are still being created by God. Our creation is still ongoing. Our creation is still in the making. This time though, our creation involves our cooperation. If we review the story of the creation of the world (cfr. Gen 1, 1-2, 1), we …
A tragic death
Last Oct. 9, three-month-old infant River Nasino died of bacterial infection at the Intensive Care Unit of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila. The baby died in the absence of her mother Reina, who has been in detention for illegal possession of firearms and explosives since her arrest in late 2019. According to accounts, …
Ensuring Filipinnovation becomes a growth driver
The Philippines’ performance in the recently released 2020 Global Innovation Index (GII) is encouraging, as we ranked 50th out of 131 economies — our best showing ever, in this regard. This ranking also marks the second year that we have been identified as an innovation achiever, performing at a much higher level than what is …
Bridging the gap
Over P50 million. That’s how much New York University (NYU) will receive to train dentists and other health professionals to provide oral health care to people with disabilities and complex medical conditions. The NYU College of Dentistry received the nearly $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the fourth HRSA grant …
Bacolodnon Montalbo rules PBA virtual 3pt shootout
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon guard Kirell Brahndon “Kib” Montalbo of the TNT Tropang Giga emerged as champion after topping the final round of the PBA Three-point Shootout Charity Virtual Tournament. The Bacolod City-native rookie finished the final round with 238 points, beating Alaska Aces’ Robbie Herndon (234) and Meralco Bolts’ Nard John Pinto (222). …
4 NPA members surrender in Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four members of the New People’s Army (NPA)-Leonardo Panaligan Command surrendered to authorities in Negros Oriental’s Guihulngan City on Friday, October 16,. Authorities identified the four as Jone “Dim/Dem” Alfuerto, Deito “Mar” Ferolino, Snooky “Noky” Mejio, and Rodrigo Fat. They are all members of the Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros/Cebu/Bohol/Siquijor of the Communist …
NegOcc gov’t proposes P4.4B 2021 budget
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental is proposing a P4.4 billion budget for 2021. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson submitted the proposed budget to the provincial board for review and approval on Thursday, October 15. The proposed general fund budget is P4,471,695,065. Allocated for personal services is P1,641,424,244; maintenance and other …
Bacolod-Iloilo fast craft ops still uncertain
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The resumption of sea travel for Bacolod and Iloilo passengers is still uncertain, even though fast craft operators have already been cleared by the city governments of Bacolod and Iloilo to resume operations. Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) 6 director Jose Venancio Vero said shipping lines are not keen to operate …