By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) local group slammed the controversial “Ama Namin” performance of a Filipino drag queen. In a radio interview, BANAAG LGBT Inc. Vice President Jonathan Diaz, Jr. condemned drag performer Pura Luka Vega for disrespecting the Black Nazarene, a revered figure of Jesus Christ for the Catholic faithful, and using the …
Monthly Archives: July 2023
P15-M allotted for El Niño response in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A P15 million fund has been allocated by the Negros Occidental provincial government to prepare for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the fund will be utilized for new technologies to maximize the province’s water resources. “We want to maximize the …
Bacolod City vice mayor no longer ‘persona non grata’ in Iloilo
Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran is welcome anew in Iloilo City after Mayor Jerry Treñas issued Executive Order (EO) No. 88, revoking the persona non grata declaration on Thursday, July 13. “Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Benitez and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran both apologized for the mix-up in the arrival of 80 Badjaos …
Negros Occidental eyes revenues from environmental fee
The Negros Occidental provincial government is eyeing collecting an environmental fee from tourists as part of the financing solutions for local biodiversity conservation and sustainable environmental protection projects. The initiative is among the areas of cooperation identified in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the province and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines with …
Bacolod poised as e-jeep production hub in PH, SEA
A Chinese company backed by Korean investment is proposing to set up an industrial complex for the production of electric (e)-vehicles for local and Southeast Asian markets. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Jiangsu Fengchuen New Energy Power Technology Co. Ltd. (Fengchuen) chairman Li Longde signed an investment intention agreement during the launching ceremony at the …
Kai Sotto scores 6 as Orlando bows to Portland
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto finally made an appearance for the Orlando Magic as they suffered an 88-71 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas yesterday morning (Philippine time). The 7-foot-3 Filipino center tallied six points on 3-of-7 shooting, to …
Negros Muscovados takes down Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados got back on the winning track in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after a 102-88 victory over Bacolod City of Smiles at the Batangas State University Gymnasium on Thursday night, July 13. Jason Melano waxed hot offensively with 23 points, including five three-point conversions, to go …
Carlos Alvarez values knowledge from Geje Eustaquio
Carlos “The Limitless” Alvarez, a promising prospect from the legendary Team Lakay, finds himself in a unique position as he continues his professional career as a mixed martial artist under the ONE Championship umbrella. Not only does he have the backing of one of the most respected and decorated camps in the sport, he also …
Next in line? Lacson eyes random drug test for NegOcc gov’t workers
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is also eyeing conducting random drug testing for the more than 3,000 employees of the provincial government. Lacson’s pronouncement came after Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego sacked seven traffic enforcers of the city government after they tested positive for illegal drugs. Lacson said the recent firings …
Guv sees no problems with 150-K MT sugar importation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he does not see any problems with the recent importation of 150,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar. Lacson said local planters hope the high mill gate prices during the previous milling season will remain high. He added that he is not against the importation of …