PAG-IBIG Fund signed partnerships with the country’s top transport network and app-based courier companies in efforts to bring its membership to delivery riders on Thursday, May 25. The agency also launched its “Pag-IBIG Asenso Rider Raffle Promo” to encourage Pag-IBIG Fund membership among the estimated 420,000 delivery riders in the country today. “We are very …
Monthly Archives: May 2023
ASF hurts hog supplies: Hog illness affects NegOcc outbound shipments
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hog buyers outside Negros Occidental have canceled out their orders amid the threat brought by hog cholera in the province and African swine fever (ASF) in Bacolod City. Provincial administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz confirmed the reports from several local hog raisers and sellers that ferry vessels have refused to ship …
‘No private armed groups in NegOcc’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) said yesterday there are no private armed groups currently operating in the province. NOCPPO spokesperson, Police Captain Judesses Catalogo, said private armed groups that have previously operated in the province have already surrendered. Catalogo said the only armed group operating in Negros Occidental was the …
Smoke machine ‘downs’ 20 college students
Some 20 students of Bacolod City College (BCC) fell ill after inhaling colored smoke from the props used during a Physical Education (PE) culmination event at the school’s activity center late Monday afternoon, May 29. City administrator Pacifico Maghari III said yesterday seven students were brought to medical facilities, including the five at the Corazon …
DENR to test air quality amid foul odor in Victorias
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will test the air quality in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City, whose residents have been experiencing foul odors following the molasses spill incident in the compound of Victorias Milling Company (VMC), the country’s largest refined sugar producer, on May 5. The Victorias City Environment and Natural Resources Office …
‘Thief’ mauled in Escalante
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An alleged robber ended up with several bruises all over his body after he was mauled at Barangay Poblacion in Negros Occidental’s Escalante City on Monday morning, May 29. Police identified the arrested as 21-year-old Frances Cañete, a resident of the village’s Sitio Guianon. Based on information released by Escalante …
298 schools in Region 6 shift to alternative mode due to ‘Betty’
Some 298 public schools in selected provinces and municipalities in Western Visayas (Region 6) have shifted to an alternative delivery mode (ADM) of learning as a precautionary measure against the possible effects of Typhoon “Betty”-enhanced monsoon rains this week. “We are in close coordination with the local government units to ensure the safety of the …
Spillways overflow in NegOr but no casualties: PDRRMO
At least five spillways across Negros Oriental were rendered impassable yesterday after water in different rivers swelled due to heavy rains associated with Typhoon “Betty” and the southwestern monsoon or “habagat.” Marlo Quilnet, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) chief, told the Philippine News Agency that no casualties were reported in the areas …
Bacolod Tay Tung loses in Shakey’s volleyball semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts faltered to Naga College Foundation, 11-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-23, in the semifinals of the 2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League at the San Andres Gym over the weekend. The Thunderbolts failed to capitalize on their 25-11 opening set as they faltered to Naga College Foundation …
MPBL: Chauca scores game-winner, Bacolod escapes Munti
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Valandre Chauca scored a go-ahead three-point play as Bacolod City of Smiles prevailed over Muntinlupa Cagers, 73-72, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Batangas City Coliseum on Monday night, May 29. Down 70-72 after a dunk by Muntinlupa’s Kemark Carino, Chauca attacked the Cagers’ defense and scored …