By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said they recorded 17 positive rabies cases among dogs in the province, including its capital, Bacolod City. Records show that La Castellana town recorded two rabies cases, followed by Isabela, Calatrava and Toboso with one case each. Separate records from the Provincial Health Office …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Market vendors request stall arrears due extension
By Mae Singuay A fish vendors’ group requested the Bacolod City government yesterday for an extension of the payment deadline for stall arrears at the Burgos Market. Burgos Market Fish Vendors’ Association secretary Carmelo Lacson Jr. said they submitted an appeal for the deadline extension to Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committee on markets chair Councilor …
Bacolod to develop 8.7-hectare tree, eco park in rural village
The Bacolod City government is set to bid on the development of the 8.7-hectare Bacolod Tree and Eco Park in Barangay Alangilan this January. Loben Rafael Ceballos, officer-in-charge of the City Engineer’s Office, said yesterday the proposed improvement, which has a budget of P47 million, is among the projects for funding by the city’s P4.4-billion …
Former offenders in Victorias City get second chance in life
A group of parolees and probationers in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City are given a new lease on life through the reintegration programs provided by various government agencies. They include 140 males and eight females supervised by the Department of Justice Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA). “Everybody deserves a second chance in life,” Mayor Javier …
DOE to consumers: Using energy-efficient appliances helps bring down electric bill
Technology has made life more convenient nowadays. Smart TVs, washing machines, and air conditioning units are some of the household appliances that make daily living comfortable and hassle-free. However, reducing electricity consumption can become challenging for households who wish to save on their electricity bill while still enjoying the convenience and comfort that electrical …
DOLE: No extension of Jan. 15 deadline for 13th-month pay report
Companies only have until January 15 to submit their 13th-month pay compliance report, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. “Yes, under the IRR [Implementing Rules and Regulations] of the law, report of compliance shall be done not later than January 15 of each year. Thus, it is expected that reports will be …
TNT edges Phoenix, bags last PBA q’finals seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The TNT Tropang Giga secured the remaining quarterfinals seat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a 116-96 victory over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, January 14. Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson had a near triple-double numbers of 35 points, 11 assists and nine …
CSA-B, Trinity, SJI, Tay Tung go 3-0 in UNBL Aspirants Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B), Trinity Christian School, St. John’s Institute (SJI), and Bacolod Tay Tung High School took the early lead in the 2nd United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Aspirants Cup in Bacolod City. CSA-B cruised to its third consecutive win in as many games in Bracket A following a 77-59 domination over University …
Rhenz Abando vows comeback after horrid injury
Rhenz Abando has finally spoken up about the injury that he sustained two weeks ago while playing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). The Anyang Jung Kwan Jang (JKJ) Asian import, who collided with Goyang Sono Skygunners reinforcement Chinanu Onuaku, spoke over the weekend and gave an update on his recovery. “I just wanna …
2023 in Review: Sowing the seeds for a more progressive Philippines
By Sonny Angara Looking back at 2023, we could say that the Senate and Congress as a whole had a very productive year in terms of fulfilling its mandate of crafting meaningful laws for the benefit of our people and the country. Congress had a strong working relationship with the executive branch. We were able …