By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The inflation rate in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental went down in July, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a radio interview, PSA-Negros Occidental chief, statistical specialist Luis Gonzales said Bacolod’s inflation rate for July went down to 6.6 percent, from 6.7 percent in June. Inflation also dropped …
Monthly Archives: August 2023
NegOcc remains hopeful despite losing Palaro bid
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government remains hopeful despite losing its bid to host Palarong Pambansa 2024. Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz believes that the insurgency was not the only reason why the province lost the bid. The capitol will not question the decision of the Palarong Pambansa board awarding the …
BOC-Dumaguete subport collects P3.8-B, surpasses Q2 target
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Subport of Dumaguete has exceeded its revenue collection for the first two quarters of this year and is already more than 50 percent of its 2023 annual target. Port collector, Geniefelle Lagmay told the Philippine News Agency on Friday, August 4, that from January 1 to June 30 this year, …
‘NPA’ killed in clash identified
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) killed in a series of gun battles in central Negros over the weekend has been identified. Authorities have identified the fatality as Joel Blasco, a member of the NPA’s Central Negros Front 1. His remains were positively identified by his family. Lt. …
Tay Tung HS girls volley, elem boys cagers capture Palaro golds
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Western Visayas (WV) clawed back from a fifth set deficit to score a stunning 18-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-16, 18-16 victory over National Capital Region (NCR) in the finals of Palarong Pambansa 2023 secondary girls volleyball at the Marikina Sports Center over the weekend. Dona Mae de Leon was hailed as the …
Iloilo United Royals on a roll in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals hacked out a lopsided 77-51 victory over the slumping Quezon City Toda Aksyon V Fresh in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City over the weekend. JR Ongteco led the way with 12 points, including two three-pointers, to …
Jhanlo Sangiao takes first MMA setback in stride
Jhanlo Sangiao has his head held up high despite the first defeat of his mixed martial arts career at the hands of Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 13 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday, August 5. Sangiao won the stand-up battle and had his foe bloodied in the opening minute. …
‘Personal debt? Teves to Benitez: Pakibayaran mo naman ang ‘utang’ mo
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Congressman Arnolfo Teves, Jr. made accusations against Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez after the lawmaker was tagged as a “terrorist” by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC). During his online press conference on August 1, Teves referred to Benitez as “boss” and accused him of betraying …
PHO logs waterborne diseases, dengue deaths in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) has recorded fatalities due to waterborne diseases, such as leptospirosis, cholera and dengue in the province. Dr. Girlie Pinongan, PHO officer-in-charge, said nine leptospirosis deaths were recorded since January, of which Murcia town logged four cases, Silay City with two; and one each in Don Salvador Benedicto town and …
CLO: Stores selling liquor near schools may face closure
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) warns owners of business establishments that they may face closure if they sell alcoholic beverages to minors near schools. CLO head, Romeo Carlos Ting, Jr. said the city government has conducted inspection of 11 business establishments for allegedly selling liquors within 200 meters from schools. City …