By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) slammed the individuals spreading “fake news” pertaining to the presence of kidnappers in the city. BCPO spokesperson Lt. Colonel Sherlock Gabana said there is no truth in the messages and posts circulating on social media. Gabana said the city’s police stations were ordered to …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
SRA to consolidate data to resolve sugar crisis
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is currently consolidating its data as to how much sugar is needed prior to giving their recommendations to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. In a statement forwarded by newly-appointed SRA head David John Thaddeus Alba, he said they acknowledge that there is a shortage as …
LACSON BACKS EDUCATIONAL AID DISTRIBUTION BY LGUs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson supports the decision made by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo to distribute Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) educational aid by the local government units (LGUs) instead. This comes after DSWD received a ton of backlash over the …
Tourism Sweet Surprises in Negros Occidental
By Karyl Dequito Photos by Ferdinand Macalisang Beyond the vast valley of sugarcane, the Sugarbowl of the Philippines holds hundreds of sweet reasons for endless adventures. Negros Occidental is an enthralling place that rolls the old and the new generation into one great tourist destination. The mayhem of the bygone era stood preserved and well-represented by the …
Baby dead after buried alive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A baby was rescued but later passed away at the hospital after being buried alive at a cemetery in Negros Occidental’s Pulupandan town over the weekend. Authorities have requested not to identify the parents who are now being investigated by the police. Based on information released by the Pulupandan Municipal …
CGS-NNOC celebrates 46th Founding Anniversary
The Coast Guard Station – Northern Negros Occidental (CGS-NNOC) celebrated its 46th Founding Anniversary with the theme, “Sama-sama, Kayang-kaya, Lampasan ang Pandemya” last August 12, 2022 at O-Hotel, Bacolod City. Commander Commo Edgar L. Ybanez, CGS district Western Visayas graced the said event as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. During the event, CGS-NNOC …
Lacson hopes new SRA execs tackle sugar industry woes
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday he hopes that the newly-appointed officials of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) would address the issues hounding the country’s sugar industry. Over the weekend, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., appointed Negrense David John Thaddeus Alba as the SRA’s acting administrator, along with …
Lacson calls on LGUs to ensure commuter safety
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday morning called on local government units (LGUs) in the province to ensure the safety of commuters, especially when the milling season has started. “We will be noticing big trucks on our highways,” Lacson said. He urged all LGUs in the province to keep …
BACOLOD HOTELS ‘NEARLY FULLY-BOOKED’ FOR MASSKARA
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hotel bookings in Bacolod City are already nearing its capacity before the return of the MassKara Festival which is set to begin on October 1 of this year. Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez said the city government is now looking for additional air bed and breakfast facilities for visiting …
Bago City gives heroes’ welcome for Asia-Pacific softball team
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bago City government held a heroes’ welcome for the all-girls Bago City Asia-Pacific softball team after their successful tournament in the United States (US) in July of this year. The team placed third in the 2022 Junior League Softball World Series held in Washington’s Kirkland. During the recognition ceremony, …