By Mae Singuay The chairperson of the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committee on tourism is in favor of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez’s suggestion for an early issuance of authority to the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF) as MassKara Festival organizer following an income deficit during the October festivities this year. “I am in favor of …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
10 nabbed, over P1-M ‘shabu’ seized in 2-day anti-drug ops in Bacolod
Drug enforcement teams arrested 10 suspects and seized P1.046 million worth of suspected shabu in three buy-bust operations in the past two days, reports from the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) showed yesterday. Just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, six individuals were apprehended in Purok Kaingin, Barangay Singcang-Airport by operatives of the …
Police arrest suspect in councilor’s slay, other killings in Negros
Police agents have arrested an alleged gun-for-hire in Negros Oriental’s Sta. Catalina town, after he shot a resident and was subsequently identified as a suspect in the killing of a town councilor in 2021. The suspect, a 57-year-old resident of Barangay Manalongon’s Purok 3, identified only as “Longlong,” was arrested a few hours after shooting …
New topics eyed for inclusion in church cultural heritage efforts
Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete said fresh areas of interest, particularly in art and tourism, are being eyed for the 14th national biennial convention of church cultural heritage workers, which will be held in Mindanao. As he officially closed the four-day 13th national biennial convention of church cultural heritage workers at …
DOT caravan highlights heritage destinations in southern Iloilo
Heritage destinations in the southern part of Iloilo have been highlighted as the Western Visayas leg of the Philippine Experience: Culture, Heritage, and Arts Caravan (PEP) moved to Iloilo on Thursday, November 30. From Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, the caravan led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, stopped in the southernmost San Joaquin …
Negros ICC prevails over Biñan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks dominated Biñan Tatak Gel – I Am Worldwide in straight sets, 25-17, 25-22, 25-14, to close the elimination round of the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league at the University of Perpetual Help Gym in Las Piñas City on Thursday night, November 30. Ma. Audrei Pagayanan top-scored with …
Creamline survives Akari, nears PVL elims sweep
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers moved closer to sweeping the PVL All-Filipino Conference elimination round after a 26-28, 25-14, 25-23, 25-22 victory over the Akari Power Chargers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, November 30. Diana Carlos led the way with 23 points, while Jessica Galanza and …
Brunson, Knicks hand Pistons 16th straight loss in NBA
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, Julius Randle finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the New York Knicks recovered after giving up a 16-point lead to hand the visiting Detroit Pistons their 16th consecutive loss, 118-112, in the NBA in-season game yesterday (Philippine time). Detroit came to New York for the …
Boost police deployment; NOCPPO to adopt one-day off duty per week for the holidays
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) will adopt a one-day off duty per week for their personnel as part of their deployment plans for the holiday season. NOCPPO director, Colonel Leo Pamittan said this is to maximize police deployment for the Christmas holidays and to ensure public safety. Police personnel usually have …
PVO closely monitors migratory birds
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is closely monitoring the arrival of migratory birds in the province as there is a possibility that they could be carrying the virus that causes avian influenza or bird flu. PVO head Dr. Placeda Lemana said authorities in Sipalay City, together with …