By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) said old persons with disability identification cards (PWD IDs) will no longer be accepted after April 30. DSSD head Alma Gustilo said there will be no more extension of renewal as PWDs have been given enough time to process their new …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Dumaguete Diocese asks PBBM to veto creation of Negros Island Region
The Diocese of Dumaguete called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to veto Senate Bill 2507, creating the Negros Island Region (NIR) due to a lack of fair, just and truthful consultation. The President recently announced he will soon sign the approved bill. The diocese, headed by Bishop Julito Cortes, released yesterday a letter …
Relatives of ex-Rep. Arnie Teves seen leaving Timor-Leste
Relatives of ex-Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. were seen leaving Timor-Leste to fly out to Cambodia. Photos from GMA Integrated News’ source showed six of Teves’ relatives boarding a private jet, according to a report on “State of the Nation” on Tuesday, April 9. Teves was arrested in Dili, Timor-Leste last month while playing …
Tricycle driver found dead
By JEN BAYLON A tricycle driver was found dead at Barangay Bagroy in Negros Occidental’s Binalbagan town yesterday morning. Binalbagan police chief, Major Randy Babor, said the victim was identified as Anthony Toledo, a resident of Isabela town’s Barangay 4. Babor said a biker passing by the area heard the ringtone from the victim’s …
Negrenses buck opening of casino in Negros Oriental capital
Sectoral representatives and residents have expressed opposition to the proposed establishment of a casino in the outskirt barangay of Negros Oriental capital, Dumaguete City. On April 5, the city council discussed a letter request addressed to Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo from the Southern Lights Gaming Corp. seeking a “Resolution of No Objection” for the proposed …
Iloilo prevails over Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Mark Nonoy had a decent professional debut as the Iloilo United Royals scored a dominant 85-67 victory over the Bacolod City of Smiles in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Villar Coliseum in Las Piñas City on Tuesday night, April 9. The former De La Salle University Green Archers guard …
DLSU Lady Spikers survive UE Lady Warriors in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers survived a tough stand by the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors for a 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 15-12 thriller in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night, April 9. Thea Gagate spearheaded …
Kampton, Maglinao take charge as La Salle eliminates UE in UAAP
The De La Salle University (DLSU) strengthened their chances to enter the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball Final Four after defeating University of the East (UE). This, after the Green Spikers swept the Red Warriors, 25-17, 25-11, 25-21, during their morning clash at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Tuesday, April 9. They …
Park Inn by Radisson raises the culinary bar in Bacolod and Iloilo with new chef appointments
Park Inn by Radisson proudly announces the appointment of two culinary virtuosos to spearhead its gastronomic endeavors in Bacolod and Iloilo. Chef Rufino “Fines” Dungca Jr. assumes the role of Executive Chef at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, while Chef Diego Trillana steps into the position of Executive Sous Chef at Park Inn by Radisson …
Relay and convince: NegOcc solon seeks help from DAR to reconsider cloud seeding
By JEN BAYLON A Negros Occidental lawmaker has sought assistance from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for the reconsideration of conducting cloud seeding operations in the province amid the ongoing drought. Congressman Emilio Yulo III, during the distribution of land title certificates to agrarian reform beneficiaries in the province’s Bago City on Monday, April 8, …