By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A transport sector leader in Negros Occidental warned of a possible stoppage of operation of public utility jeepneys (PUJ) due to the unabated increase in fuel prices. Jessie Ortega, Secretary General of Samahan Ng Mga Tsuper at Operaytors Negros (STONE), is imploring the government to temporarily stop imposing excise taxes …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Bacolod to start kids vaccination on Nov. 5
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government announced yesterday that it will begin vaccinating minors with comorbidities against coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, on November 5. In a statement released by the city government, they will inoculate minors belonging to the Pediatric A3 category aged between 12 to 17 years old. According to …
San Carlos City gov’t gets antigen-rapid tests kits
The San Carlos Solar Energy, Inc. (SaCaSol) donated 11 boxes of antigen kits to the local government unit of San Carlos City yesterday morning. Mayor Renato Y. Gustilo together with City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Joe Recalex Alingasa Jr. received the donation containing 25 pieces of antigen kits worth P50,000 for the isolation …
Lost prov’l gov’t-owned vehicles recovered
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental has recovered five of its vehicles which were previously tagged as missing. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said the five missing vehicles were either found in private repair shops or were “mysteriously parked” and were never properly turned over by their previous users. According to …
Tolerating but not condoning
We have to learn to be tough and be ready to get dirty somehow without surrendering the essential. And we should not lose the hope of overcoming evil, fighting it out till the end of our life, if needed. To be realistic about the concrete conditions of our life here on earth, we need to …
Rays of sunshine amid the pandemic
Social enterprises (SEs) are like rays of sunshine amid the pandemic gloom. As the global health crisis uncovered new challenges, SEs have remained undeterred in pursuing their advocacies to help the communities they serve not only to survive these challenging times, but also to create long-term growth post-pandemic. But the truth is, despite its purpose-driven, …
NegOcc beach volley club joins BVR On Tour
By Adrian Stewart Co Newly-formed Negros Occidental Beach Volleyball Club will have its baptismal of fire in the two-leg Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour in Santa Ana, Cagayan. The club will be sending its women’s team of Bianca Lizares and Mary Jolyn Ebro (Team Delimondo) and men’s team of Deanne Neil de Pedro and Eljhay …
2021-2022 NBA SEASON OPENER Warriors stun Lakers
By Adrian Stewart Co Golden State Warriors leaned on a strong second half rally to stun Los Angeles Lakers, 121-114, in the 2021-2022 NBA Season opener on Tuesday night (Wednesday at the Philippines) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Stephen Curry tallied triple-double 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jordan Poole …
Best dancing traffic enforcers in Bacolod named
A 29-year-old Bacolodnon from the city’s Barangay 35 emerged as the top winner in the search for the Best Dancing Traffic Enforcers during the competition’s grand finals held on Tuesday, October 19. Gemmar Valencia brought home the cash prize of P10,000. Mayor Evelio Leonardia congratulated Valencia and also lauded the rest of the traffic enforcers …
NegOcc, VTI in talks to resume bus trips to NegOr
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz confirmed that talks have resumed between the provincial government and Vallacar Transit Incorporated (VTI) over the proposed resumption of bus trips between Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. According to Diaz, the management of VTI wanted to resume bus trips in order to cater to …