By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Local Market Committee (LMC) has identified designated areas for flower and candle vendors ahead of “Undas.” LMC chairman, City Administrator Pacifico Maghari III said they designated Gonzaga and San Juan streets along the Bacolod City Public Plaza, Hernaez and Mabini streets along the Libertad Market, and Burgos Street along Burgos …
Monthly Archives: October 2023
DTI urges flower, candle sellers to hold off price increase
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is appealing to sellers of flowers, candles and bottled water not to jack up their prices during the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio told the Philippine News Agency that on Thursday, October 26, she and her …
3 teens held for gun ban violation in NegOr
Police arrested three teenagers over gun ban violations in Dumaguete City on Thursday night, October 26, bringing to 12 the total number of gun ban cases in Negros Oriental. A total of 11 firearms were seized since the start of the gun ban in relation to the October 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). …
30 village chief bets in Iloilo City sure winners on Oct. 30
Thirty aspirants for village chief in Iloilo City are just one vote away from being declared winners of the October 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, data from the Iloilo Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed. In an interview, Election Assistant II Jonathan Sayno said 27 out of the 30 “are already unopposed after the …
Filipinas prevails over Chinese-Taipei in AFC
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Filipinas overcame an early deficit to score a 4-1 victory over Chinese-Taipei at the start of the second round of the AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia on Thursday, October 26. Sarina Bolden connected two goals, while Katrine Guillou and Chandler McDaniel added …
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena scores 14 as San-en edges Nagoya
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III continued his fine play for the San-en NeoPhoenix as they defeated the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, 89-80, in the Japan B.League Division 1 at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles stalwart finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and …
Lillard scores 39 in Bucks debut to edge 76ers in NBA opener
NBA superstar guard Damian Lillard made a spectacular debut with the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 39 points yesterday (Philippine time), to spark a 118-117 home victory over Philadelphia. The 33-year-old American, obtained in a trade last month from Portland, had the highest-scoring debut in Bucks history in the season opener for both clubs, eclipsing the …
No curfew imposed; Comelec assures no curfew will be imposed in NegOcc for BSKE
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental assured residents that they would not be imposing a province-wide curfew ahead of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on Monday, October 30. This came after a curfew was imposed in neighboring Negros Oriental, which will start on Saturday, October 28 …
Lacson confirms ASF case in La Castellana
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson confirmed that the reported hog mortalities in La Castellana town last month have been caused by African swine fever (ASF). Lacson said the Provincial Veterinary Office conducted an investigation into the hog deaths in the town. The affected pigs were properly disposed to prevent …
Bacolod eyes group to probe alleged corruption at BTAO
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government will be forming a group that will investigate the alleged illegal and corrupt practices at the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO). The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), during its regular session on Wednesday, October 25, approved Resolution 921 that seeks to investigate alleged irregularities at BTAO. Councilor Al …