By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A group of sugar producers has recommended the importation of a “more conservative” volume of sugar, compared to the initial plan of 450,000 metric tons (MT) proposed by the Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama, Jr., president of the Confederation of Sugar Producers …
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Cousins killed in Talisay road crash
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two cousins were dead on the spot after the motorcycle they were riding crashed in the back of a parked cane truck at Barangay Efigenio Lizares in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City on Sunday night, January 29. Police identified the fatalities as 19-year-old Alvin Bendoy and 18-year-old Nathaniel Conde, both …
‘Mentally-challenged’ man stabbed dead
A man, believed to be suffering from a mental illness, was stabbed dead at Barangay Lemery’s Sitio Dao in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town on Saturday morning, January 28. Anjohmary Elarcosa, 30 years old, a resident of the said place, sustained stab wounds on his head, neck and left hand that led to his death. …
Indian nat’l found dead
By Mae Singuay An Indian national was found at Estanzia Subdivision in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan on Sunday afternoon, January 29. The 23-year-old male victim allegedly committed suicide. A police investigation revealed that the victim’s cell phone had been left unattended, so his cousin checked his room and found the victim with a rolled …
PBA Governors’ Cup: Beermen survives Phoenix
By ADRIAN STEWART CO San Miguel Beermen nearly wasted a lead as high as 33 points before holding off the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 114-93, in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday night, January 29. Leading 62-29 in the second quarter after a basket by …
Levanga snaps skid in Japan B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dwight Ramos and Levanga Hokkaido got back on the winning track in the 2022-2023 Japan B.League Division 1 after a 102-95 victory over Kawasaki Brave Thunders at the Hokkai Kiyatel on Sunday, January 29. Ramos, a Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team mainstay, tallied 10 points to go with six …
Capitol exec still on ‘show cause order’ status
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The case of Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD) head remains on “show cause order,” according to Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr. In a radio interview over the weekend, Nellas said they have yet to resolve PDMPD head Dr. Zeaphard Caelian’s case as the related documents …
Sagay hospital resumes patients’ admission
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Alfredo E. Marañon Sr. Memorial District Hospital (AEMSMDH) in Negros Occidental’s Sagay City has resumed its acceptance of patients, after it was temporarily suspended due to reaching its maximum capacity. In a new post on their social media page, the hospital management informed the public that they will follow …
Driver dead after crashing into electrical post
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A driver died after his motorcycle accidentally crashed into an electrical post along Circumferential Road in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mandalagan on Saturday night, January 28. Police identified the fatality as 40-year-old Bryan Tahan, a glass installer and a resident of the city’s Bata village. Traffic investigators from Police Station 3 …
New LTO-Bacolod office to operate next month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Bacolod City will begin operating in their new office on February 6. LTO-Bacolod chief Renato Novero said on Friday, January 27, they will be accommodating vehicle registration at their new field office located at Sitio Manayawsayaw in the city’s Mansilingan village. The LTO’s licensing …