By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A raw sugar warehouse and clinic were gutted by a fire inside the Victorias Milling Company (VMC) in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City on Sunday night, August 27. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the blaze and the cost of the damage as of writing. Based on initial information from the city’s …
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Senate awaits NegOr’s position paper over NIR
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Senate is now waiting for Negros Oriental Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria’s position paper for the proposed reestablishment of the Negros Island Region (NIR). Negros Occidental 3rd District Congressman Jose Francisco Benitez said Senator JV Ejercito had already told him that Sagarbarria backs the reestablishment of the region. It …
Sakada ‘hacks’ fellows
By Mae Singuay A sugarcane farmer died while two others were injured after they were allegedly hacked by their fellow “sakada” at Barangay Baliwagan in Negros Occidental’s San Enrique town on Sunday afternoon, August 27. Suspect Raymund Langote is still at-large, police said. The fatality was identified as 24-year-old Gilbert Brinio, while the wounded were Elmer Langote and Ronaldo Anacleto. They were all …
Over 100 cops deployed in Bacolod checkpoints
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has deployed over 100 personnel for gun ban checkpoint operations amid the ongoing filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Lt. Colonel Ronnie Brillo, deputy city director for operations, said the checkpoints across the city are being manned by 96 personnel, …
Back to class for over 1.5-M public school learners in WV
The Department of Education (DepEd) is “ready” to welcome 1,504,109 learners enrolled in 4,048 public schools in Western Visayas as classes for School Year 2023-2024 officially begin on Tuesday, August 29. “All preparations have been done to ensure that when they go back they will no longer have to clean their rooms or arrange …
Angola ashames Gilas at homecourt in FIBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas failed to capitalize on their dream start as they suffered an 80-70 defeat to Angola in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, August 27. The Philippine men’s basketball team started strong against Angola as they led 19-12 behind early hits …
Choco Mucho-PH finishes 3rd in VTV Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Cherry Ann Rondina caught fire for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans-Philippines as they scored a 25-20, 23-25, 25-13, 25-18 win over Kansai University of Japan in the battle-for-third place game of the 2023 VTV Cup at the Lao Cai Hall in Vietnam over the weekend. The former University of Santo …
Kai Sotto admits wanting to prove self after limited minutes vs. Dominicans
Young big man Kai Sotto admitted that his limited minutes on the court during Gilas Pilipinas’ 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic last Friday, August 25, fueled him to prove himself more to the coaches. During the one-day break, the 7-foot-3 center made sure to work things out in his game to earn his minutes, and …
28 charges filed; Expelled NegOr solon Teves faces additional raps over Degamo murder
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An additional 28 murder charges were filed against expelled Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., the Department of Justice (DOJ) said over the weekend. During a news forum on Saturday, August 26, Justice Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said 14 counts of frustrated murder, 10 counts of murder, and four counts of attempted murder …
‘Show commitment,’ Lacson tells brgy, SK poll bets
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson offered advice to candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, as the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COCs) begins today. Lacson said election candidates should demonstrate their commitment to their respective villages, and they must also show true service to their community. He …