Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) personnel led by Police Lt. Col. Wilfredo R. Abordo, DPDA, under the command of provincial director, Police Col. Romy I. Palgue, conducted 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drills at the NOCPPO parade ground yesterday. DIPO Visayas, Philippine Air Force, National Support Units and NOCPPO Provincial Advisory Council for Police …
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Negrense Bertolano to fulfill Manila dream with UP
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts star Alyssa Bertolano chose to fulfill her dream of playing in the big leagues in Manila with the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons. According to the 5-foot-7 Bertolano, offers handed by other schools were flattering but her desire to be coached by Kenyan …
Iloilo outduels Negros, shares top spot in PCAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights moved to a joint first place in the Southern Division of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) first conference after a 16.5-4.5 beating of Negros Kingsmen on Wednesday evening. The Kisela Knights were blazing in the blitz game with Karl Victor Ochoa, Cesar Mariano, Fritz Brian Porras, …
Blackwater, NLEX, TNT trade players, draft picks
By Adrian Stewart Co Blackwater Elite, NLEX Road Warriors and TNT Tropang Giga swapped players and draft picks days before the virtual 2020 PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday, March 14. In the trade that was approved by the PBA trade committee, NLEX sent its no. 4 pick in Sunday’s draft to the Elite for Celedonio …
San Carlos City donates firefighting equipment
The San Carlos City government in Negros Occidental through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) donated firefighting equipment to San Carlos City Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire Fighters, Inc. (SCCFCVFFI) on Wednesday, March 10. Mayor Renato Y. Gustilo handed the equipment to SCCFCVFFI chief Dionesio Go, which include two sets of 1 ½ inches Nozzle …
Fight over basketball escalates into hacking in Sipalay
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fight over basketball has led to a hacking incident last Wednesday afternoon in Cabadiangan Proper in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Rody “Kumpol” Sta. Ana, a resident of Purok 4 in the city’s Barangay 2. Based on an investigation carried out by Sipalay City …
PDA no longer allowed in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) yesterday said they will no longer allow any public display of affection (PDA). NOCPPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Abegael Donasco, said the decision to implement the ban on any PDA is part of the physical distancing protocols to further cut the number of COVID-19 …
InLife and Connected Women forge ties for better income opportunities for women
Insular Life through its InLife Sheroes program has formed a partnership with Connected Women to offer additional income generating opportunities to its members in the Philippines. The InLife Sheroes program (www.inlifesheroes.com) now in its second year, envisions Insular Life to be the preferred insurance provider of Filipino women for their protection, savings and investment needs. Connected …
Mayors urged to attend COVID vaccination simex
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, yesterday extended an invitation to all 31 mayors in Negros Occidental to attend the COVID-19 vaccination simulation exercise (simex) which will be held at the Cansilayan National High School in Murcia town tomorrow. Diaz said everything is now in place for the simex, and both …
NegOcc starts COVID-19 vaccination rollout
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental will officially start its vaccination program for frontline healthcare workers today through a ceremonial vaccination at the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City. Provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, said 12 health workers who are all doctors coming from the four provincial government-run …