An alleged fake dentist was arrested by operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Bacolod District Office in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town on Wednesday, August 9. Suspect Jude Labado Yanson, who allegedly operates a dental laboratory in the town, has been caught for violating the Philippine Dental Act, the NBI said. The laboratory also manufactures …
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Kaya FC signs 4 new players, hires new head coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo made changes to its squad with the acquisition of four new players and hiring of a new head coach heading into their 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara and AFC Champions League campaigns. The Iloilo City-based football team has announced the signing of veteran midfielders Ricardo Sendra and Justin Baas, …
Adamson scores upset, closer to Shakey’s Super League title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Adamson University Lady Falcons moved closer to Shakey’s Super League crown after a 22-25, 25-17, 17-25, 27-25, 16-14 upset over De La Salle University Lady Spikers in Game 1 of the finals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Wednesday night, August 9. Lucille Almonte led the way offensively …
PBA ‘in talks’ to revive women’s 3×3
The PBA is looking once again to provide a platform for the Filipina hoopers in the country. League Commissioner Willie Marcial bared at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum on Tuesday, August 8, that the PBA are in talks to hold a 3×3 tournament for women. “May kausap ako three months ako, 3×3 na babae,” he …
Landers Superstore celebrates grand opening of 11th store in Bacolod, the biggest in PH
Bacolod enters a new era of shopping bliss as Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest growing membership shopping store, opens the Philippines’ biggest Landers store to date in the City of Smiles on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The new flagship store gains distinction as the 11th Landers Superstore in the country and the first premium membership shopping store …
Calatrava ambush; NPA ‘attacks’ police patrol; leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A police officer died, while two others were seriously wounded after a police patrol vehicle was ambushed by alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) at Barangay Minapasuk in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town yesterday morning. Authorities identified the fatality as Police Corporal Jayme Nuñez of the Calatrava Municipal Police Station, while …
Lacson: State of NegOcc ‘good’ despite setbacks
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite the recent setbacks, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said during his second State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Tuesday afternoon, August 8, the state of Negros Occidental is “good.” In his SOPA, which was attended by key provincial officials and Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, Lacson said he wants …
8 PACE officials undergo drug testing
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Eight officers of the Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees (PACE), a union group of the Negros Occidental provincial government employees, underwent drug tests yesterday morning, to affirm their support for a “drug-free workplace.” PACE president, Engineer Ruben Diamante, said three officers were unable to undergo drug tests as they …
NegOcc PVO monitors meat, poultry product prices
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is closely monitoring the price of meat and poultry products being sold in various markets in the province. Based on a report forwarded to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana said there was an increase in the average prices …
3rd Bacolod Rum Festival slated from August 12 to 20
The third edition of the Bacolod Rum Festival will be held from August 12 to 20, featuring more events and participants to highlight this city as the home of “the world’s number one rum.” The event’s main sponsor manufactures rum from fermented sugarcane or molasses in Bacolod, the capital city of Negros Occidental, known as …