That’s what Christ told his disciples. When John the Baptist heard of what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask Christ if he (Christ) was the one John told them was to come or should they expect someone else. The response of Christ was very telling. “Go and show John again those things …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
NegOcc prov’l agriculturist to retire on June 30
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Agriculturist, Atty. Japhet Masculino, is set to retire from his post on June 30. In a letter sent by Masculino to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson dated June 3, he said after 39 years of government service, he has decided to retire. Masculino thanked Lacson for giving him …
The joys of writing (a book)
I have been receiving very heartwarming feedback from readers who have perused my latest book “MIRA and Other Essays.” “Inspiring…touching…highly informative…real life drama…” After much delay at the printer, the book came out, fortuitously on Mothers’ Day. And rightly so. Two outstanding mothers are featured in the book – my mother, Sofia V. Rivera, a …
Negros Kingsmen continue hot streak in PCAP tourney
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen continued its hot streak in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup by winning its two games on Wednesday night. The Kingsmen opened the evening with a lopsided 16-5 victory over Cavite Spartans before escaping with an 11-10 win over Cagayan Kings to improve …
Bacolodnon Belangel scores a winner, Gilas stuns SoKor
By Adrian Stewart Co Samjosef Belangel converted a game-winning triple as Gilas Pilipinas stunned South Korea, 81-78, in the third window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Wednesday at the AUF Gym in Clark, Pampanga. With both teams knotted at 78-apiece after a triple by South Korea’s Lee Hyunjung, the Bacolod City-native Belangel …
Over 45K doses of COVID vaccines already distributed in Bacolod
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 45,500 individuals in Bacolod City have already received their COVID-19 vaccines as of June 15, according to the latest data released by the city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). EOC data showed that, 35,835 individuals have already received their first dose, while 9,659 have already completed two doses and are …
Bacolod postpones charter day celebration
Bacolod City has “postponed indefinitely” the public celebration of its 83rd Charter Day set today. Mayor Evelio Leonardia said in a statement that because of the present number of COVID-19 cases in the city, the city officials have decided to postpone the celebration “until better times come.” He said the decision was upon the recommendation …
2022 elections uncertain if COVID-19 pandemic continues
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer believes that holding the national elections in 2022 is uncertain if the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “If the surge of COVID-19 cases continues what kind of approach will be applied? How will the physical distance be imposed? It remains to be seen,” Ferrer said. He …
DSB mayor mulls incentives to boost vaccination rate
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The mayor of Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) in Negros Occidental is currently eyeing incentives such as holding raffle draws for the town’s residents who will get vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. According to Mayor Marxlen Dela Cruz, holding a raffle draw will further encourage the residents to get …
Cockfighting still prohibited in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has reminded the province’s residents that cockfighting activities are still prohibited in the province. NOCPPO spokesperson Lt. Abegael Donasco said cockfighting event is a form of mass gathering and it is the reason why holding such event is prohibited. Donasco pointed out that …