The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has endorsed to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) P8,000 in fake peso bills found in a public market here. A temporary certification issued by the BSP Bacolod Branch on July 22, declaring the banknotes counterfeit, was furnished by the city government to reporters yesterday. “The notes enumerated, …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
PSA assists over 28-K obtain birth certificates
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Western Visayas has assisted 28,226 residents obtain their certificate of live birth under the Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP). In the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas on Tuesday, July 23, PSA officer-in-charge regional director Nelida Amolar said under the BRAP, late registration is allowed for persons with no birth …
DOLE reminds firms of rules on work suspension due to bad weather
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers yesterday about the rules on the suspension of work due to weather disturbances and similar occurrences amid the heavy downpour in Metro Manila and other areas in the country due to the southwest monsoon and Typhoon “Carina.” In a social media post, the Department posted …
San Beda secures Bacolodnon middle Joniega
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon Jermaine Joniega is set to fulfill her dream of playing in Manila as she makes her San Beda University Lady Red Spikers debut in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament scheduled for early 2025. The 5-foot-8 Joniega is now eligible to play for the Lady Red Spikers after …
NIR’s Ferraris notches gold in PRISAA National Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO John Kenneth Ferraris of the Negros Island Region (NIR) clinched a golden finish in the men’s athletics event of the PRISAA National Games 2024 at the Bicol University Track Oval in Legaspi City, Albay. Ferraris, a standout of the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Bacolod, captured a gold medal in …
Biggest upset so far? Capital1 topples defending champ Petro Gazz
Capital1 just pulled off an early contender for upset of the season. The Solar Spikers toppled two-time reigning Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference champions Petro Gazz Angels, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18, on Tuesday, July 23, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Roger Gorayeb-coached squad is coming from a 1-10 performance last All-Filipino …
‘Genuine concern’; Lacson: Marcos Jr.’s emphasis on agriculture, food security ‘heartening’
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s significant emphasis on agriculture and food security during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22. In a statement, Lacson said he was delighted when Marcos mentioned the importance of agriculture in his SONA, noting that Negros Occidental is one of …
No truly independent foreign policy with the Balikatan exercises
By Dennis Gorecho The Philippines must pursue a truly independent foreign policy, free from entanglements with any big powers. Coalition activist and Woman Health NGO advocate Princess Nemenzo said foreign bases do not contribute to the Philippines’ security but rather increase the likelihood of involvement in conflicts not of its making. The historical and sociopolitical context of foreign military presence …
Our tendency to be impertinent
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Yes, we have such tendency, and so we have to be wary of it. We are reminded of this fact of life when after Christ told his apostles about his impending suffering, death and resurrection, the apostles were caught simply discussing about who the greatest among them was. (cfr. Mark 9:30-37) …
New BCPO director vows to address crime woes
By JEN BAYLON The new director of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) vowed a safe and secure Bacolod. BCPO director Colonel Joeresty Coronica assumed office yesterday, following a turnover of command at the headquarters of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6). Coronica said he observed the rampant crimes in Bacolod. He …