Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a two-storey building at the La Carlota City College (LCCC) Main Campus in La Carlota City on Thursday. They were joined by Fourth District Board Member Jose Benito Alonso, La Carlota City Mayor Rex Jalandoon, LCCC …
Monthly Archives: December 2020
PCG commandant graces PCG-Southern Visayas’ 3rd anniversary
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Admiral George Ursabia, Jr., arrived at the Bredco port yesterday morning to join the 3rd founding anniversary of the PCG Southern Visayas District. Ursabia, who was onboard the PCG’s flagship BRP Gabriela Silang, said the district’s founding anniversary was long overdue as it was supposed …
Remit money fast with LBC Instant Peso Padala
Sending money to your loved ones or family in the Philippines especially this Christmas season is now safer and more convenient with LBC’s Instant Peso Padala (IPP). IPP’s new offering – the “Pina-Wow na Pera Padala”– has the lowest fee ever, wherein one can send money fast for as low as Php2 fee. It also …
Some NegOcc LGUs to continue accepting LSIs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental yesterday said that other local government units (LGUs) in the province will still accept returning locally stranded individuals (LSIs) during the holidays. The announcement came after several LGUs have announced recently that they will be suspending the acceptance of LSIs until January 2021. Provincial …
NegOcc awaits DOH guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Occidental is currently waiting for the Department of Health (DOH) guidelines over the planned vaccination program against coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. In an interview with Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday morning, PHO head Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said he and the medical teams in the …
PRO-6 tightens security preps on ‘Simbang Gabi’
The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will intensify security measures, particularly police visibility, in all churches across Western Visayas to ensure safety and security of churchgoers as Simbang Gabi starts at dawn tomorrow, December 16. PRO-6 spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong said enhanced police presence means intensifying the conduct of foot and mobile patrol in …
Man nabbed for drugs in Talisay City
Around P34,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized in a buy-bust operation at Purok Rosas, located in Talisay City’s Barangay Zone 6 12:10 p.m. on Sunday, December 13. Talisay City Police Station acting chief, Police Major Jigger Gimeno, identified the arrested as 31-year-old Jugie Albert Treyes Venus alias “Toto.” Police also confiscated P300 in buy-bust …
PCG-Southern Visayas to host open-house tour of BRP Gabriela Silang on Dec. 18
The Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) will host an open-house tour of the BRP Gabriela Silang on Friday, December 18, at the Bredco Port in Bacolod City. Captain Eduardo De Luna, PCG-Southern Visayas District Commander, said the tour will be open for all residents of the city and Negros Occidental. De Luna said …
Iloilo City’s P1.750-B DBP loan granted
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced that the city’s loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been approved already. Treñas, during Monday’s flag raising ceremony, said the loan amounting to P1.750 billion will be used for the repair and improvement of the city-run La Paz, Jaro Big, Mandurriao, and Arevalo public …
Focus on our ultimate goal
“Everything in our earthly life, whether good or bad in human terms, can and should be related to God. Everything can be an occasion, a path and a means to know, love and serve God and others. Relating everything to God is an art and skill that we need to learn and master.” “Teach us …