By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson revealed yesterday that Love Negros will hold a meeting on Saturday, September 18, at Nature’s Village Hotel in Talisay City, alongside the United Negros Alliance (UNegA). “It’s just a coincidence that we will have separate meetings on the same day and venue,” Lacson said …
Monthly Archives: September 2021
5th, 6th districts get breeder piglets, gilt pigs
A total of 192 breeder piglets and 77 pig gilts were distributed to local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental’s fifth and sixth districts on Tuesday, September 14, as part of the Provincial Animal Genetic Improvement Program (PAGIP). Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Provincial Veterinary Office led by Dr. Renante Decena led the ceremonial distribution …
Look, find, serve
We should be deeply convinced that God is present everywhere, in all our conditions, circumstances and situations, whether good or bad. More than that, we have to realize that his presence is never passive but rather active. It’s a little formula that can be helpful to us in developing and keeping a close relationship with …
Outstanding teachers
Congratulations, Jason Albaro, Teacher III, Muntinlupa National High School Main (Muntinlupa City), for having been chosen one of this year’s Metrobank Foundation’s Outstanding Filipinos. Mr. Albaro, a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) educator, was recognized for being the program director of the “I DID IT!” (Invention Driven Instructional Design and Innovation Transfer). This program …
Ilongga Maraño, Aklanon Palomata lead nat’l women’s team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilongga Abigail Maraño and Aklanon Dell Palomata are set to spearhead the two national women’s volleyball teams in the Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship slated from October 1 to 7 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Maraño will lead the Team Rebisco squad along with Ejiya Laure, Jessica Galanza, Faith Nisperos, Dindin Santiago-Manabat, …
Alaska Aces return with 3 straight games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alaska Aces will play three straight games in their return to the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup action this week at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. The Aces, currently at 11th place in the standings with 2-4 slate, will first face Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings at …
Kabankalan mayor pledges support for Lacson-Ferrer tandem
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Kabankalan City Mayor Pedro Zayco yesterday said since Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is a member of the Nationalist Peoples Coalition (NPC) and Love Negros, they will support him and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer in the upcoming elections. Zayco said the agreement of both parties to enter into a merger is …
2 of 4 slain NPA rebels in Ilog identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Police in the town of Ilog in Negros Occidental now have the identities of two of the four New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who were slain during last Tuesday’s gun battle at the town’s Sitio Balik-balik in Barangay Tabug. The two slain NPA rebels were identified as Christian “Han” Vargas …
Bacolod media mourns passing of 2 veteran journalists
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The media community in Bacolod City and the whole of Negros Occidental mourned the sudden passing of two local veteran journalists. Jerome Galunan Jr., sports blogger, writer, and teacher, passed away around 7:10 a.m. A few hours later Radyo Bandera Sweet FM-Bacolod anchorman Rushmore Ubas also succumbed to illness in …
Sef Cadayona, Mikee Quintos enjoy portraying Pepito and Elsa
Sef Cadayona and Mikee Quintos are enjoying their roles as young versions of Pepito and Elsa in the prequel of “Pepito Manaloto” titled “Ang Unang Kwento.” According to Sef, it is a big help that they are guided by the team that has been working behind “Pepito Manaloto” for around 11 years already. “Sobrang swerte …