Connecting this year’s Independence Day celebration with the tension-filled atmosphere in Negros Oriental, Governor Manuel Sagarbarria emphasized yesterday the need for unity and healing following recent events that marred the province’s peace and security. Sagarbarria led the 125th Independence Day commemoration at Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park in Dumaguete City with key officials from government agencies …
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Barroca lifts Magnolia past Ginebra in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Andy Mark Barroca came up with clutch conversions as Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots escaped a heavily shorthanded Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 91-80, in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday night, June 11. After seeing their 70-60 lead turned to a 74-all score …
MPBL: Pastias, Dionson bolster Negros Muscovados
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados bolstered its roster in the ongoing 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) with the addition of four new players, including two from Bacolod City. The Muscovados have acquired the services of Bacolodnon standouts John Lemuel Pastias and Arben Dionson, while also adding free agents Jun Manzo and Camillus …
Kai Sotto assures Pinoy fans he will show up in FIBA World Cup
Kai Sotto has promised Filipino basketball fans that he will suit up for the national team in time for the FIBA World Cup 2023, even as he continues to chase his NBA dream. The 7-foot-3 has participated in minicamps with various NBA teams as he attempts to make it to a Summer League roster. Aside …
Postpone or not? Comelec to assess brgy, SK polls deferment in NegOr
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct public hearings in Negros Oriental to assess if there’s a need to postpone the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in the province. Comelec spokesperson Rex Laudiangco said in a statement that the hearings will evaluate the current situation in the light of the “political violence” in …
Almost 600 BFP-NegOcc staff undergo drug testing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total of 598 personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Negros Occidental underwent drug testing at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. BFP-NegOcc fire marshal, Chief Inspector Rodel Legaspi said on June 5, 305 personnel underwent the drug test, while 293 personnel were tested the …
Bacolod SP urges strict garbage segregation, collection at source
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City council passed a resolution urging all 61 city barangays to strictly implement garbage segregation and collection at source. The resolution said under Republic Act (RA) 9003, barangays, being the government’s frontline, are required to develop an ecological solid waste management program, promote waste segregation, implement a segregated collection for biodegradable …
City dad: Raisers must register pigs for financial aid
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committee on agriculture is encouraging all hog raisers in the city to register their pigs for financial assistance in case they are affected by African swine fever (ASF). Committee chair, Councilor Thaddeus Sayson clarified that the city has guidelines on the availment of financial aid from the …
Recovered body in Bago remains Mr. X
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The police chief in Negros Occidental’s Bago City is calling on anyone with missing loved ones to visit or contact their station to identify the remains recovered in the city’s Barangay Dulao on Friday, June 9. Lt. Colonel Joem Malong said they still do not have information regarding the identity …
Gamefowls stolen, 3 arrested
By Mae Singuay Nine fighting cocks were reportedly stolen by three suspects at Barangay Rafaela Barrera in Negros Occidental’s Sagay City at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9. Arrested were 22-year-old Bienvinido Puno and 18-year-olds Junmar Narciso and Jordan Santillan, all residents of the said place. The fighting cocks, valued at P3,500 each, were recovered …