A lot of daily norms have been challenged in 2020, and though we’ve all veered from our old normals, some old traditions remain unfazed. The SM Store Bacolod’s 3 Day Sale has been part of the Bacolodnon family’s bonding activities in the last 14years and will make its comeback on November 13 to 15, 2020. …
Monthly Archives: November 2020
No extra bonus for NegOcc gov’t employees
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 3,000 employees of the provincial government of Negros Occidental will not be able to avail of the extra bonuses this year. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson explained the bonus will only be up to 14th month bonus, and other than extra, there will be none. Lacson blamed the …
P118.1M NegOcc projects, programs OK’d
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) have approved an estimated P118.1 million worth of projects and programs during the fourth quarter joint meeting at the Provincial Capitol Building in Bacolod City last Monday. P87 million worth of programs, projects and activities were …
Several beach resorts shut for breaking COVID protocols
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several beach resorts located in Bacolod City’s Barangay Punta Taytay were ordered shuttered by Police Station 9 (PS9) last Monday, Nov. 9, for alleged violation of health protocols. PS9 commander, Police Lt. Gilbert Batiles, said the beach resorts in the area are not allowed to open or operate, pointing out …
Parents are our first teachers
There’s no denying about it. No matter how much we try, we can never thank our parents enough. Through them and through their love, we come into being. They are actually the ones used by God to put us into existence. Thus, they are our first link to God. Seeing them is like seeing God …
‘No retreat, no surrender’
“No matter the natural disaster I’ve covered, whether it’s a wildfire or flood, I always come back with a much greater perspective.” – Ginger Zee Despite his age at 63, a health worker from Santa Barbara, Iloilo in the Philippines has vowed to pursue his so-called “American dreams,” and is unfazed by the two …
Community service as a multi-level solution
Any crime, if proven to be true, should be given the proper punishment — such as incarceration — with circumstances in consideration. Sometimes, however, the act of imprisoning someone may prove to be detrimental to the person’s well-being or may even encourage more criminal behavior. This is why we need productive and positive solutions, rather …
2020 PBA Philippine Cup: Ginebra clinches top-seed in playoffs
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings clinched the top-seed in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup playoffs with a 102-80 domination over TerraFirma Dyip on Monday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Japeth Aguilar converted all his 10 field goals to finish with 21 points, while Aljon Mariano …
‘Street-level’ drug suspect nabbed in Hinobaan
A “street-level” drug target was arrested in a buy-bust operation around 12 noon on Monday at Sitio Dalagumay, located in Hinobaan town’s Barangay Talacagay. Authorities identified the arrested as 31-year-old Teodorico Gumban, a resident of the said village. Hinobaan police confiscated five heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu, including the buy-bust item, valued at P7,480; P500 …
Rape suspect falls after 18 years of hiding
A rape suspect, who had been hiding from the police for 18 years, was arrested around 11:20 a.m. on Monday in Barangay Poblacion, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Sagay city police identified the suspect as 43-year-old John Equinan Alegre of Purok Santol in Sagay City’s Barangay Paraiso. Alegre was nabbed on the strength of an arrest …