By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday that the number of drug-positive employees in the provincial government is not yet alarming. Around 2,300 employees underwent drug tests earlier this month, which yielded 20 drug-positive results — 19 positive for shabu, and one for marijuana. Meanwhile, 16 employees had …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Pay taxes early to get discounts, Bacolodnons told
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Treasurer’s Office is encouraging taxpayers for real properties and business permits to pay in advance to get discounts. City Treasurer Arlene Memoria said taxpayers could avail of a 20 percent discount if they pay taxes until December 30 for Tax Year 2024, while prompt payment between January 1 and …
Troops in Negros, Panay told to be mindful of own security
Troops of the Philippine Army under the 3rd Infantry Division (ID) have been reminded to be always on alert while on travel during the Christmas break. “As you embark on Christmas leave, I urge everyone to be always mindful of your security and actions. We have learned from past memos and directives that our adversary, …
Navy reservists vow to help in fight vs. illegal fishing in Western Visayas
More than 90 reservists of the Philippine Navy from several coastal towns in Iloilo have signified their commitment to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in the region. The reservists signified their commitment before the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during their orientation on Marine Ecology and Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations held …
2 LGU-funded hospitals to rise in northern Negros
Two hospitals are set to rise in two local government units (LGUs) in northern Negros Occidental starting next year to boost the delivery of healthcare services among their constituents. These include the Cadiz City General Hospital and the Abelardo and Remedios Bantug Memorial Hospital in Victorias City. As of Tuesday, December 19, the detailed engineering …
Negros ICC defeats Bacoor in MPVA finals’ Game 2
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks kept their Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league title hopes alive after a 25-18, 12-25, 25-22, 25-23 Game 2 win over the Bacoor City Strikers Metro Land Builders Corp. at the STRIKE Gym in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday night, December 19. Angel Mae Habacon, who came …
Bacolodnon Villaran captures Batang Pinoy gold
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Hurdler Mico Villaran of Bacolod City captured a gold medal in the athletics event of the 2023 Batang Pinoy National Championships at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City on Tuesday afternoon, December 19. Villaran, a standout from Romanito Maravilla National High School, took home his first gold medal in the …
NBA: Grizzlies’ Morant delivers buzzer-beater in stellar return from suspension
Ja Morant made a scintillating return from a 25-game suspension yesterday (Philippine time), driving for a game-winning layup as time expired to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 115-113 NBA victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The basket capped a 34-point, eight-assist and six-rebound performance from Morant, who was suspended by the league for …
InLife Sheroes ‘She Means Business’ webinar highlights women’s edge in business
In running a business, women have shown that their unique perspectives and innate people skills can lead to creative, inclusive, and successful ventures. Women can also provide innovative business solutions and, at the same time, build and empower communities. This sums up the messages of Janice Villanueva and Carolyn Chuaying during the webinar entitled “She …
Over 2,200 homes to rise in Pampanga, Manila, Misamis Oriental, and Davao as Pag-IBIG approves funding for 4PH Projects
A total of 2,264 housing units are set to rise in Pampanga, Manila, Misamis Oriental, and Davao City as Pag-IBIG Fund approved a P929-million revolving credit line for the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) to fund housing projects under the government’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing or 4PH Program, Pag-IBIG Fund’s top officials announced …