By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said employees of the provincial government should expect a lesser bonus this year. This comes after the Commission on Audit (COA) disallowed the release of the Incentive Benefits for Exemplary Service (IBES) bonus for Capitol employees. “Every year, the COA sends the provincial …
Monthly Archives: November 2022
1 dead, 6 injured in multiple vehicle crash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga One person was confirmed dead, while six others were injured after five vehicles crashed into each other along the national highway in Barangay Calumangan in Negros Occidental’s Bago City on Monday morning, November 14. Police identified the fatality as 52-year-old motorcycle driver Neptaly Subiate, a resident of Bacolod City’s …
CSA-B, Supreme go 3-0 in UNBL tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Let’s Go Strived–CSA-B and Supreme ABF/Silvergraces maintained their unblemished slate in the 1st United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Open Tournament over the weekend at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gymnasium in Bacolod City. Let’s Go Strived–CSA-B leaned on the exploits of former San Beda University Red Lions center …
Iloilo, Negros bounce back in PCAP 3rd conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen bounced back with a pair of victories in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Conference on Monday night, November 14. The Kisela Knights opened the evening with a 13.5-7.5 victory over Cagayan Kings before defeating Manila Indios Bravos, 12.5-8.5, as …
Pag-IBIG Members save record-high P66.66B in Jan-Oct, up 27%; MP2 Savings surpass P33B, up 57%
Pag-IBIG Fund members have saved more than P66 billion in the last 10 months, breaking yet another record for the period and exceeding all prior full year figures, top agency officials announced on Monday (November 14). From January to October, the amount collectively saved by members with the agency totaled P66.66 billion – the highest …
NEGOCC LGUs TOLD: Attract tourists by celebrating festivals
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government is encouraging its 31 local government units (LGUs) to celebrate their respective festivals to attract more tourists. This comes after the Department of Tourism in Western Visayas (DOT-6) reported that in the region, only Boracay Island has attained pre-pandemic levels of tourist arrivals so far. …
MICE, DOT-6 launch ‘High 5 Boracay’ Clean-up Drive
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Boracay MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences/conventions, exhibitions/events) Alliance, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism in Western Visayas (DOT-6) and the Aklan’s Malay government unit, launched the High 5 Boracay Clean-up Drive on Friday, November 11, which aims to keep the island’s beaches clean. The initiative aims to reinforce the …
NegOcc braces for COVID cases spike next month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental is bracing for an expected spike in COVID-19 cases in December following the relaxation of several health protocols, such as wearing of face masks and easing of travel protocols particularly for foreigners. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz said although cases in the province are expected to increase in …
Tanod shot dead while fishing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A barangay tanod was shot dead on-the-spot by two unidentified gunmen while he was fishing at Purok Malipayon in Bacolod City’s Barangay 35 on Sunday, November 13. Police identified the fatality as 59-year-old Nilo Payo, a resident of the city’s Barangay 34. Police Station 1 commander, Major Ramel Sarona said …
NegOcc gov’t, partners to create ‘digital bridge’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental provincial government and Australia’s Northern Territory will create a “digital bridge” to connect the two local governments. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, who was with Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson during the one-week official visit to Darwin, Australia, said the most important reason for the visit was to check …