The Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) informs consumers maintenance activities will be conducted this weekend, on April 1 and 2, in order to ensure the stability of distribution lines and avoid further serious damages that may result in major interruptions. Details of these outages are as follow: Date: Saturday, April 1 Reasons: • Relocation …
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DPWH lighting project cleared by SP
A memorandum of agreement between the city government of Bacolod and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was recently approved by the Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), clearing the way for a project to install street lights throughout the city. The project is set to cost P94 million and will install lights along …
H&M opens at SM City Bacolod today
Gifts cards, freebies on opening day One of the biggest global retail brands will be opening its doors in the north wing of SM City Bacolod at 11:00 a.m. today. The store will also be giving out freebies to early birds. The first person in line will receive a P5,000 gift card, the second and …
Bacolod City Public Library among best performing public libraries
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Public Library was recognized as one of the five best-performing public libraries in the country, next to the Davao City Public Library, the Urdaneta City Library, the Cavite Provincial Library, and the Villasis Municipal Library. A plaque of distinction was received by City Librarian Greta Memoria earlier …
Kart racing event to take place at Baywalk on April 23
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The 1st Panaad Novice Kart Series 2017 is scheduled to take place at the Bacolod Karting Zone at Baywalk on April 23. The event will be divided into four categories, boys and girls categories for racers between 15 and 19 years old, and men and women divisions for 20 years …
Iloilo hosts Travel Mart for the first time
Travel Mart Philippines (TTM), where international tourism stakeholders exchange products and services, was held in Iloilo City for the first time, at the Seda Hotel, yesterday. According to Department of Tourism-Region VI (DOT-6) Director, Atty. Helen Catalbas, serving as host of the event shows “the Western Visayas tourism sector is determined to provide opportunities for …
Blinky de Leon hosts styling event today at SM City Bacolod
Host, model, stylist, and blogger Blinky de Leon will be presenting the SM Summer ‘17 Styling event today at 3:00 p.m. at The SM Store in SM City Bacolod. Participants will have an opportunity to be styled by De Leon herself by registering at the second floor of The SM Store. Registration is open from …
Camp Zion kicks off at Balokon Spring Resort in May
Camp Zion 2017, featuring a main stage, pool party stage, over 50 tents, VIP cottages, “glamping,” barbecue, longboarding, interactive adventures, and drinking games, is set to take place from May 6 to 7 at the Balokon Spring Resort in Don Salvador Benedicto. Entertainment will also be provided by local artists, along with Bodega Collective from …
First Kumpas Barangay held in Brgy. Singcang-Airport
Kumpas Barangay, a barangay interaction program created by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, recently held their first event in Barangay Singcang-Airport in Bacolod City, where local residents aired their concerns to Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, who will forward the information to the president. Many issues were discussed throughout the course …
UNO-R accepting first-year BS social work students in June
The University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) is accepting first-year students for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program, beginning in June. 2015 high school graduates and prior, transfer students, students shifting courses, and returning students are all qualified to enroll. The program was created in response to the demand for more registered social workers. …