By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Maritime Industry Authority in Western Visayas (Marina-6) issued a temporary suspension order on the distressed M/V Weesam Express 6 that encountered a mechanical failure in the Guimaras Strait on Tuesday, November 21. In a radio interview, Atty. Nicole Marie Amuan, Marina-6 legal officer, said the vessel is currently barred from plying the …
Monthly Archives: November 2023
12 SCC gov’t employees test positive for drug use
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 12 government employees in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City tested positive for illegal drug use. San Carlos Mayor Renato Gustilo said of the 98 employees who underwent random drug testing on Thursday, November 23, 12 have tested positive for illegal drugs. Of the number, 10 were job order workers, …
Lacson remains hopeful for PGN bridge project
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson maintains a positive outlook on the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Bridge project despite a setback in the bidding process. Lacson expressed confidence that the project will continue, citing the ongoing bidding for the Panay-Guimaras Bridge as a promising sign. The setback involved the failure of …
Farmers in conflict-cleared village trained to become entrepreneurs
Farmers in the insurgency-cleared village of Riverside in Negros Occidental’s Isabela town have been trained to develop products from their agricultural produce under the Provincial Peace and Order Council’s Balik-Salig Program, which aims to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth in conflict-affected areas. “Balik-Salig” means to “bring back the trust” in Hiligaynon. Members of Barangay …
Shrimp, shark washed ashore no link to Mindanao quake
A fishery technician of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said the appearance of tiny shrimps and megamouth sharks along Leyte and Negros Oriental shorelines has no connection with the 6.8 magnitude quake that struck portions of Mindanao recently. Johann Tejada, technical assistant of BFAR-Central Visayas, said the washing ashore of crustaceans …
BFAR orients stakeholders on Visayan Sea closed season
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas (BFAR-6) recently gathered the fisheries stakeholders for the orientation on the Visayan Sea closed season, locally known as “Pahuway sang Baybay,” which started November 15 and will remain in force until February 15, 2024. According to BFAR-6, this seasonal closure covers selected species only, …
Negros ICC prevails over Marikina in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks overcame a tough challenge against the Marikina City Lady Shoemasters before pulling off a 14-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-17, 15-12 win in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Angel Mae Habacon spearheaded the offense with 21 points, all coming from the …
Choco Mucho outduels PLDT, seals semis seat in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Choco Mucho Flying Titans clawed back from a set down to defeat the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 25-20, 23-25, 18-25, 25-17, 15-13, in the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, November 23. Libero Thang Ponce displayed her defensive prowess as she tallied …
Djokovic silences Britain, helps Serbia into Davis Cup semis
World’s no. 1 Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semifinals as he beat Cameron Norrie, 6-4, 6-4, to secure a 2-0 triumph over Great Britain in Malaga on Thursday, November 23. The 36-year-old rebuked British fans at the end of the match as they tried to down out his victory speech. After …
Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by Mindanao Quake and Eastern Visayas Floods
Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Friday (24 November) that the agency’s calamity loan is ready to help members affected by the Southern Mindanao earthquake and Eastern Visayas Floods. “Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated calamity loan funds to help affected members in Saranggani, Davao Occidental, Glan, Sarangani Province, General Santos City and other parts of Mindanao, as well …