More than P200,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized in three separate drug buy-bust operations in Negros Occidental on Tuesday, August 8. In Himamaylan City’s Barangay Carabalan, three drug suspects — identified as 42-year-old Felmar Pilapil, 23-year-old Jeomar Perdenia, and 21-year-old Jemar Gervacio — were arrested during a buy-bust operation. Around 10 grams of suspected …
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Divers explore Vallehermoso coral reef as new tour destination
Scuba divers from different groups in Negros Oriental yesterday embarked on a three-day survey in Vallehermoso town to inspect and document coral reefs and marine life in what would be the newest dive tour destination in the province. Woodrow Maquiling Jr., executive director of the Provincial Tourism Board and concurrent chair of the Provincial Tourism …
Negrense gymnasts deliver medals in Palarong Pambansa
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental-based gymnasts made their presence felt during the Palarong Pambansa 2023 held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium recently. Matthea Given Efenio emerged with the most medals among Western Visayas gymnasts after winning one gold, two silvers and one bronze medal in the week-long competition. Efenio won her gold medal in …
Jordan Clarkson a boost to Gilas Pilipinas offense, coach says
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The arrival of Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is a huge boost to the offense of the Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup 2023, which will be co-hosted by the country beginning August 25. According to Gilas head coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes, the Filipino-American guard will provide what the team …
La Salle, Adamson open title showdown in Super League
De La Salle University and Adamson University locked horns in the opening game of the Shakey’s Super League National Invitational Finals 2023 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan yesterday. The Lady Spikers and the Lady Falcons both look to draw first blood in the best-of-three finals, with La Salle aiming for another crown …
DILG: Incumbent village execs need to turnover gov’t properties
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a memorandum circular directing all incumbent village officials to conduct an inventory of all government properties under their custody in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 30. According to the memorandum circular, government properties …
SSS: Over 2,000 employees in Negros, Siquijor benefit from RACE
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A total of 2,404 employees in Negros and Siquijor islands have benefited from the Social Security System’s (SSS) Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) Campaign. During a media briefing held in Bacolod City yesterday morning, SSS Vice President for Visayas West 1 Division Dr. Lilani Benedian said of the 265 employers they …
BCC to increase tuition fees
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City College (BCC) will increase tuition fees from P30 to P250 per unit, following the approval of the board resolution recently. Councilor Al Victor Espino, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod committee on education, said the board of trustees during their meeting unanimously approved the proposed resolution to increase the tuition fee …
Negros Occidental upgrades sports facilities, training program
The Negros Occidental provincial government is upgrading its sports facilities and stepping up training for athletes as part of the priorities of the administration of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said on Monday, August 7, the Panaad Park and Stadium complex, located in Barangay Mansilingan in Bacolod City, is being developed …
‘Informant’ shot dead
A farmer, accused of being a military informant, was shot to death at Barangay Quintin Remo in Negros Occidental’s Moises Padilla town on August 5. Town police said 28-year-old laborer Joemarie Benitez, a resident of the said place, was allegedly shot by suspects identified as Reynaldo Catasio, Marlo Catasio, Jesus Molena, Rolando Juanites, and Carmilito …