As a family in business develops over time, so must its purpose. There is no doubt that in the founder stage, purpose and action is directly correlated. The desire and dogged determination of the visionary to succeed and perpetuate the business becomes a powerful and compelling driver that permeates across all the family and business …
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Sta. Lucia takes down PLDT in PVL Open Conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors entered the win column of the 2021 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference after a 25-18, 25-19, 25-21 sweep of PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters on Monday night at the PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. Marjana Philips led the Lady Realtors (1-1) with 14 …
No timetable for Yap’s return to Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO There is still no timetable on when Negrense star James Yap can make his return for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup being held at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. According to Painters head coach Chris Gavina, the team is not rushing the …
Gov’t troops, Reds clash in Candoni
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Several insurgents from the New People’s Army (NPA) were believed to have either been wounded or killed after they clashed with elements of the 15th Infantry Battalion (15IB) of the Philippine Army at Sitio Guinubatan in Candoni town’s Barangay Caningay yesterday. As of press time, both the 15IB and NPA …
NegOcc guv wants clarification over Duterte VP bid before making endorsement
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he wants some legalities clarified first on the reported vice presidential bid of President Rodrigo Duterte before making any endorsement. Lacson made the response after three governors in Western Visayas have announced their support for Duterte to run as vice president. “I have …
New bridge in southern Negros boosts tourism industry
The tourism industry in the southern part of Negros Island is seen to thrive after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently constructed a bridge that now facilitates a more convenient access to the pristine beaches of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said that the construction of the 75-lineal meter …
Escalante City offers COVID vaccine incentives
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Escalante City is the first local government unit (LGU) in Negros Occidental to offer incentive to individuals who are willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Mayor Melecio “Beboy” Yap, in a social media post, said senior citizens who will get vaccinated against COVID-19 will receive three kilos of rice and …
Capitol to start issuing QR codes for fully-vaxxed workers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental will begin issuing QR codes for its employees who have already been fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, after Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson got his own code late Thursday afternoon. Dr. Jessica Fama, Provincial Health Office (PHO) Medical Specialist 3, said the …
Bacolod ramping up preps vs Delta variant
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The city government of Bacolod has started making preparations over the possible entry of the Delta coronavirus variant. Last Friday night, Mayor Evelio Leonardia called for an emergency meeting with the officials of the Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF) in order to discuss the measures. The Delta variant, which was …
Bacolod-Iloilo sea trips remain
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Sea travel from Bacolod City to Iloilo City and Dumangas town in Iloilo province and vice versa remains unhampered despite the recent escalation of Iloilo city and province to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). However, Weesam Express operator Frank Carbon, in an interview over Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod, said due to the low …