The Department of Health (DOH) continues to test water quality in the upper communities of Kanlaon volcano to ensure safe, potable water for the people. After the volcano’s eruption last June 3, water has become a vital issue as sulfur emissions and lahar have affected the water quality of streams, rendering it unsafe for drinking. …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Negros Occidental unveils 114-vehicle parking facility
Negros Occidental’s provincial government unveiled its multi-level parking facility, which can accommodate up to 114 vehicles, inside the motor pool compound across the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City yesterday. With a project cost of P25.27 million, the parking space along Gatuslao Street has a floor area of 3,000 square meters and a lot area of …
BSKE support staff in Kabankalan, Himamaylan still unpaid
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental provincial election supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria said support staff during the 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in the cities of Kabankalan and Himamaylan have yet to receive their honorarium after nearly a year. Ananoria said there is still no update on when the 660 support staff in …
P2-M ‘shabu’ seized, couple arrested
By JEN BAYLON Around P2 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated while two high-value targets were arrested in a drug buy-bust operation at Purok Langis in Bacolod City’s Barangay Banago late Wednesday evening, August 28. The arrested were identified as couple, 23-year-old Rachell Sampayan, a resident of the village’s Purok Langis; and 24-year-old Echero …
Bacolod City village pilots LWUA’s rain catchment program
Barangay Granada in Bacolod City, is a pilot area for the rainwater catchment program of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), which aims to enhance water resource management in the community. Mona Dia Jardin, general manager of the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa), said yesterday that the small-scale rainwater catchment facility they inaugurated on Wednesday, August …
Negros ICC vents ire at Marikina in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks are back on their winning ways in the 2024 MPVA Season after a 25-23, 25-23 and 25-19 sweep of the Marikina Lady Shoemasters at the STRIKE Gym in Bacoor, Cavite on Wednesday, August 28. Andrea Caparal continued her consistent performance for the Blue Hawks as she …
Negrense Pons prefers PVL title over MVP award
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons of the Creamline Cool Smashers prefers to win the PVL Reinforced Conference championship more over the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. According to the Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native Pons, the MVP citation is the least of her priorities as she eyes the bigger prize for the Cool Smashers. …
Rain or Shine turns back NLEX to remain spotless in PBA Govs’ cup
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are still unbeaten in PBA Season 49. This, after the Yeng Guiao-coached squad overcame a 21-point NLEX Road Warriors lead en route to a 124-105 win during their Governors’ Cup tango at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Jhonard Clarito was the hero for the Painters, putting up all-around …
Cansino, Quinto take charge as Meralco jolts winless Terrafirma
CJ Cansino and Bong Quinto took turns in the second half to carry the Meralco Bolts to a 107-91 beating of the Terrafirma Dyip and return to the win column of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, August 28, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Quinto shrugged off an injury early in the fourth …
Silent protest; Transport groups seek city gov’t help on franchise reinstatement
By JEN BAYLON Several groups of traditional jeepney drivers and operators called for the reinstatement of their five-year transport franchise, which will allow them to operate again, during their surprise silent protest at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) yesterday morning. Lilian Sembrano, Kabacod Negros Transport Coalition (KNETCO) president, said they want to have a dialogue …