By Mae Singuay The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is urging the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to increase police visibility in areas of convergence in the city, especially at night, to ensure a safe holiday celebration. The SP passed a resolution, requesting the BCPO to boost police visibility in Bacolod Baywalk, city public plaza, the …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Bidding for NegOcc bulk water project set early next year
The Negros Occidental provincial government is on track for the scheduled bidding of the proposed P1.2-billion bulk water supply project in the first quarter of next year. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday there is continued interest from potential investors. “As scheduled, we will have our bidding [in the] first quarter next year. Last …
Bus operators urged to ensure passengers safety during holiday rush
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded bus companies and other operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) yesterday to ensure the safety of passengers through strict security, adherence to traffic laws and proper maintenance of their PUVs. In a press release, LTFRB chair Teofilo Guadiz III called on PUV operators, especially bus …
Palace: December 22 not ‘special half-working day’
Malacañang denied yesterday that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has declared December 22 (Friday) as a “special half-working day.” Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil dismissed as “fake news” the supposed issuance of a proclamation declaring December 22 as a special half-working day to allow the public to avoid traffic congestion during the Christmas holidays. “It’s fake,” …
Give 13th month pay before Christmas, DOLE reminds employers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector employers to release the 13th month pay of their workers before Christmas. In an interview yesterday, Labor Undersecretary Benjo Benavidez said the 13th month pay is mandatory pursuant to the Labor Code of the Philippines and Presidential Decree No. 851. “May mga maliliit na …
Magnolia routs Terrafirma in PBA Comm’s Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots vented their ire at the Terrafirma Dyip with a 104-91 manhandling in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, December 20. Tyler Bey finished with 25 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Ian Sangalang posted a conference-high of …
Bacolodnon Villanueva clinches discus throw gold
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Thrower Airex Gabriel Villanueva, competing for Iloilo province, secured a gold medal in the 2023 Batang Pinoy National Championships at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City on Wednesday afternoon, December 20. Villanueva, originally from Bacolod City, tallied a personal best distance of 44.69 meters to secure a gold medal finish …
NBA: Heat put together balanced effort in topping Magic
Tyler Herro had 28 points to lead seven scorers in double figures as the visiting Miami Heat hit 15 three-pointers in a 115-106 win over the Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Bam Adebayo scored 18 points and Haywood Highsmith added a season-high 15 for Miami, which led by as many as 24, and snapped Orlando’s nine-game home …
Pag-IBIG approves P12B funding for over 9,000 4PH housing units
Pag-IBIG Fund has approved a P12-billion revolving credit line for the National Housing Authority (NHA), adequate to finance the development of 9,110 housing units, with an initial 6,967 homes to be built in Quezon City, Valenzuela, Zamboanga and San Juan as part of the government’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing or 4PH Program, top …
‘Not eligible for amnesty’; 3ID: No amnesty for rebels with heinous crime records
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said insurgents of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros who have heinous criminal records will not receive amnesty. Lt. Colonel J-jay Javines, 3ID spokesperson, said amnesty will not be given to rebels who are facing heinous crimes, such as murder, rape and …