BY MAE SINGUAY Parols, or lanterns, displayed during the Christmas season are not only decorations. These Filipino ornamental lanterns are made using bamboo for the frame; and paper, shells, plastic, or recycled materials. Parols could be illuminated with candles, oil lamps or electric bulbs. Although they are made of different colorful materials, one thing is for …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
‘Not stockholders’: CA orders serving of arrest warrants vs. Emily, Celina Yanson
The Court of Appeals (CA) based in Cebu City reversed the Bacolod City Regional Trial Court’s (RTC) ruling and ordered the lifting of the suspension of warrant of arrest against Emily Yanson, former corporate secretary of Ceres Transport Inc. (CTI) for perjury and falsification of public documents. In a 34-page decision dated October 27, the CA …
BCPO to coordinate with PDEA over ‘pipe’ use in molestation case
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will coordinate with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) after one of the suspects in the alleged molestation video was seen smoking a pipe. Lt. Colonel Ronnie Brillo, BCPO spokesperson and deputy director for operations, said they will conduct an investigation into the …
Don’t engage in indiscriminate firing, cops warned
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) warned its personnel not to engage in indiscriminate firing during the holiday season. NOCPPO spokesperson, Police Major Rhojn Darrel Nigos, said all city and municipal police stations in the province have already scheduled their respective muzzle taping of weapons for the coming …
BCPO deploys B-PADs for ‘Misa de Gallo’
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has deployed Bacolod Police Public Assistance Desks (B-PADs) beside the city churches during the nine-day “Misa de Gallo” to ensure the safety of the residents while attending Mass. BCPO director Colonel Noel Aliño said they have launched the Ligtas Paskuhan B-PAD on Saturday, December 16, …
DOH calls for ‘Ligtas Christmas’ in Western Visayas
With days counting before the yuletide celebrations, the Department of Health-Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD), together with all stakeholders in the region, called for a safer and healthier celebration through the “Ligtas Christmas sa Healthy Pilipinas” campaign. In a press release, the health department in the region emphasized that the campaign …
Bago City promotes sustainable Christmas celebration
Bago City in Negros Occidental, declared as one of the world’s Top 100 Green Destinations in 2023, is highlighting sustainable tourism in this year’s Christmas celebration. At the Bantayan Park, decorations are mostly made of zero plastic and eco-friendly materials, while at Buenos Aires Mountain Resort, indigenous materials such as “ramay” or dried banana …
Coast Guard ensures safe, secure holiday travel in W. Visayas
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is ensuring safe and secure sea travel during the Christmas and New Year holidays in Western Visayas, its top official in the region said. In an interview in Bacolod City, Captain Weniel Azcuna, acting commander of Coast Guard District Western Visayas, said they are on red alert and have …
Creamline clinches 7th PVL crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alyssa Valdez delivered in the endgame as the Creamline Cool Smashers cruised to a 22-25, 25-20, 29-27, 24-26, 15-12 victory over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, December 16. Used sparingly in the first four …
Bacoor edges Negros ICC in MPVA Game 1
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacoor City Strikers Metro Land Builders Corp. drew first blood in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league after a 25-17, 25-13, 23-25, 25-22 beating of the Negros ICC Blue Hawks in the finals’ Game 1 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, December 16. Setter …