By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights moved on to the semifinals round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup on Wednesday night. The PCAP second conference champions needed the heroics of Fritz Bryan Porras, Karl Victor Ochoa and Rogelio Antonio Jr. in the Armageddon to stave …
Monthly Archives: November 2021
3 Bacolodnon cagers to play in PBA 3×3 tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co Three Bacolod City-based players were lined up in the inaugural leg of the PBA 3×3 basketball competition, which will begin on November 20 at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Bacolodnon Luis Alfonso “LA” Revilla will spearhead the NorthPort Batang Pier 3×3 squad along with Michael Calisaan, Jeepy Faundo and rookie …
DESPITE DISTRIBUTION OF BOOSTER SHOTS Unvaxxed, minors still a priority
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said those who are unvaccinated as well as minors aged 12 years old and above are still a priority for the Negros Occidental provincial government even though they have already started distributing COVID-19 booster shots for frontline healthcare workers last Wednesday. According to Diaz, the nine …
NegOcc adamant in following guidelines for trips with NegOr to resume
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, yesterday expressed that they are adamant in following the proper guidelines before they could allow the resumption of bus trips between the province and Negros Oriental. According to Diaz, several mayors in the province such as Mayor Ernesto Estrao of Hinoba-an, Sipalay City …
Bacolod City is ‘Most Business-Friendly LGU’ in PH
Bacolod City was named the “Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit” for 2021 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, besting 10 other finalists in the highly-urbanized city (HUC) category of the nationwide search. Mayor Evelio Leonardia received the award in a virtual ceremony attended by PCCI President Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico and Chamber Chairperson Alegria …
Lechon price hike expected in December
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The price of lechon or roast pig in Bacolod City is expected to rise in the coming days as the holiday season gets nearer. In an interview with the Badayos family, the proprietors of Mina’s Lechon located at Purok Lechonan in Bacolod City’s Barangay 36, they said even with the …
NegOcc to reopen borders with NegOr
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Even though the provincial government of Negros Oriental had already allowed the resumption of bus trips between Dumaguete City and Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he will release a new executive order anytime this week reopening the province’s border with Negros Oriental. In an interview with …
DICT surveys San Carlos City for free WiFi project
Representatives of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) – Negros Occidental recently visited San Carlos City to survey the area for the planning stage of the Free WiFi Project in the city. Engr. Mary Jane Maravilla, Information Technology Officer I of DICT-Negros Occidental said the free WiFi is a joint project of the …
Negrense farmers receive P11-M agri, fishery inputs
Farmers from the different cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental received Agri-Abanse agricultural and fishery inputs to help them enhance agricultural and fishery productivity, ensure food security and provide livelihood opportunities. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the ceremonial turnover held at the Negros First Organic Technology Center (NFOTeC) in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City on Tuesday …
Channeling Christ
We have to learn to show Christ to everyone everywhere. And this is especially so among the clergy who are conformed to Christ as head of Christ’s body, the Church. That is why the clergy should always be mindful of who they are and who they represent. They have to be clear about their mission …