A total of 3,045 out of the 4,051 barangays of Western Visayas have established the government’s HAPAG (Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay) sa Barangay Project as of February this year, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). From July 2023 until Feb 2024, the gardens have generated 237 kilograms …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Negros Oriental logs 350-K tourist arrivals in H1 of 2024
The number of tourist arrivals in Negros Oriental for the first half of the year has already reached over 350,000. Records from the Provincial Tourism Office showed that, as of June 30, the province logged 356,245 tourist arrivals, almost triple of last year’s figure of 122,047. Woodrow Maquiling Jr., provincial tourism executive director, attributed …
No confirmation of Chinese nat’ls in illegal activities in Iloilo
The top cop of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) said there is no confirmation of alleged Chinese nationals engaging in illegal activities, particularly illegal gambling, in Iloilo City. This, after Iloilo City Representative Julienne Baronda, in a media interview last week, quoted the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that Chinese nationals …
Return to fold of law, DILG urges remaining rebels in W. Visayas
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Western Visayas urged remaining rebels yesterday to return to the fold of the law and avail of benefits provided under the enhanced comprehensive local integration program (E-CLIP). “I am appealing for you [rebels] to return to the government, which is ready to help you go …
NegOr ban on live chicken, other fowls from Luzon, Mindanao still up
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental said the ban on the entry of live chickens and other birds from Luzon and Mindanao remains in effect, an official said on Wednesday, July 31. “Except for day-old chicks, the province will not accept live chickens and ducks from these areas as part of our …
Bacolodnon Jeff Chan ends contract with NorthPort
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon gunner Jeffrei Chan has ended his tenure with the NorthPort Batang Pier after not being given a contract renewal ahead of the PBA 49th Season beginning next month. According to Batang Pier head coach Bonnie Tan, the squad opted not to renew the Bacolod City-native Chan, and give his …
PBA Legends prevail over Kabankalan Selections in friendly game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PBA Legends showcased their veteran smarts to defeat the Kabankalan Selections, 125-110, in an exhibition game at the public plaza in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City on Wednesday night, July 31. The friendly match saw both teams having their moments before the PBA Legends leaned on their strength in the …
Paalam pounds Irish foe, punches q’finals ticket in Paris Olympics
Carlo Paalam displayed his winning form with a unanimous decision victory against Jude Gallagher of Ireland in the round-of-16 of the men’s 57-kilogram boxing event at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31 (Philippine time) at the North Paris Arena. Paalam is now through to the quarterfinals round where a win will assure …
Hergie Bacyadan falls to China’s Li, ends Paris stint
It is the end of the road for Hergie Bacyadan in Paris. The Igorot boxer had a tough challenge after all, as he was up against top seed China’s Li Qian, a silver medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Games and bronze finisher in the 2016 Rio Olympics, in the round-of-16 of the women’s 75-kilogram …
81 families homeless: Bacolod fire leaves P1.4-M damage to properties
By JEN BAYLON An early morning fire caused an estimated P1.4 million worth of damage to properties and left 81 families homeless at Purok Kagaykay in Bacolod City’s Barangay 2 yesterday. The Bacolod City Fire Station said 73 houses were destroyed, while eight others were partially damaged in the fire. Most of the houses were made of light materials. City …