By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The infestation of cocolisap in Negros Occidental is now under control, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) said. In a meeting yesterday morning with local agriculture officials, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said OPA reported that the situation is “in better condition” than when they had started. “I asked them, ‘Is it …
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Ceneco orders probe vs. section head for ‘irregularities’
By Mae Singuay The Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) has ordered an investigation against the head of its Disconnection Section for alleged irregularities. Ceneco acting general manager Arnel Lapore said the allegation includes the failure to implement disconnections despite nonpayment of electric bills for six months by the former legal counsel of Ceneco Union …
SC disbars Bacolod lawyer for falsifying court order
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the disbarment of a lawyer in Bacolod City for falsifying a court order 17 years ago. During its session on Tuesday, August 22, the court en banc promulgated its 11-page per curiam decision, imposing the penalty of disbarment against Atty. Ariel Maglalang for fabricating a supposed …
2.7-K teachers to train for village, SK polls in Bacolod
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bacolod City will train more than 2,700 public school teachers who will serve as poll personnel during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on October 30. As of yesterday, the series of training has been scheduled to start on September 8 and run until October 21, only during …
Gilas faces Dominican Republic in FIBA opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas’ months of hard work and preparation will be put to the test as they face the Dominican Republic in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan tonight. According to head coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes, the team had already made the necessary preparations …
Talisaynon Alyssa Bertolano leaves Gerflor for Farm Fresh
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense volleybelle Alyssa Bertolano will be playing for her second team in her rookie year in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after signing a deal with the Farm Fresh Foxies. The former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons standout formalized her move to the Foxies earlier this week after starting her …
Japeth Aguilar pays tribute to past captains as he leads new-look Gilas
In his third consecutive FIBA World Cup appearance, Japeth Aguilar will have a heavier role resting on his shoulders. The 36-year-old Barangay Ginebra high-flying big man has been named the new team captain who will be leading a new-look Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, which the country is hosting for the …
NBI to probe cyber attacks on LGU, execs’ social media pages
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is now investigating the recent string of cyber attacks targeting the social media pages of local government units (LGUs) and public officials in Negros Occidental. NBI-Bacolod chief, Atty. Renoir Baldovino said they are awaiting the official request of the involved LGUs and public officials …
Comelec-NegOcc now ready for barangay, SK polls
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental is fully prepared for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections in October. The filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) will begin on Monday, August 28. Provincial election supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria said all election officers in the province are ready …
W. Visayas activates security control center for BSKE
A body that will oversee the implementation of the security plan and other activities about the conduct of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Western Visayas was activated simultaneously with their coordinating meeting held at the regional headquarters of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) in Iloilo City on Tuesday, August 22. …