By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Pet and livestock owners in Negros Occidental were advised to take precautionary measures against excess heat this summer. Dr. Placeda Lemana, Provincial Veterinary Office head, reminded livestock farmers to make sure that their hogs and chicken pens are well-ventilated. Carabaos and cattle should not be exposed to the heat …
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Not a ‘kangaroo court’; Teves assured fairness in Senate hearing on Degamo slay
The camp of suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. was assured that the Senate preliminary investigation into the killing of Governor Roel Degamo wouldn’t turn into a “kangaroo court.” “Inimbita natin sila, gusto natin marinig ‘yung side nila,” Senate panel chairman, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said in an online interview with GMA …
Bacolod’s Chicken Inasal Festival returns in May
By Mae Singuay Bacolod City will once again celebrate the Chicken Inasal Festival from May 26 to 28, after the three-year hiatus brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Councilor Jason Villasora, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod committee on tourism, the city council recently approved a city ordinance (CO) amending CO 847, or “an …
‘Generally peaceful’; NOCPPO: No serious incidents logged during Holy Week
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Despite the recent gun battle which took place in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town and several road accidents, the observance of Holy Week in the province was generally peaceful, according to the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO). NOCPPO spokesperson, Police Captain Judesses Catalogo, said they have not recorded any …
NegOcc tourism records high number of visitors
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) affirmed that they have recorded a high number of visitors in various tourist spots in the province during the Holy Week break. In a radio interview with XFM 96.7 yesterday morning, PTO head Cheryl Decena said some tourism establishments recorded a 100-percent …
Maundy Thursday clash; Soldier, 3 NPAs wounded in Toboso encounter
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A soldier and three New People’s Army (NPA) members were wounded in a clash in Negros Occidental’s Toboso town on Maundy Thursday, April 6. The 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IBde) said the wounded soldier, whose identity is being withheld, is now in a stable condition at a hospital in Bacolod …
Power group lambasts opposition to Ceneco joint venture
By Mae Singuay The Power Watch Negros (PWN) lambasted the Responsible Supervisors and Confidential Union of Employees (RESCUE) of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) for opposing the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between MORE Electric and Power Corporation and the Negros-based electric cooperative. PWN secretary general Wennie Sancho said the protest-rally that was spearheaded …
‘Still prohibited’; PPA reminds NegOcc-bound sea travelers of pork ban
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Pork and pork byproducts are still prohibited as part of protocols against African swine fever (ASF) in Negros Occidental, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reminded province-bound sea travelers yesterday. Based on an advisory released by PPA and as part of the ongoing Holy Week exodus, pork products — such as …
Teacher in ‘hot water’ for ‘shoving’ student
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A high school teacher is in “hot water” after a viral video of him shoving a student into the wall drew criticism from netizens. Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Occidental spokesperson Ian Arnold Arnaiz said the incident has reached their office and an investigation has already been ordered. Arnaiz said …
Holy Week exodus: Influx of sea travelers in Bacolod expected until Maundy Thursday
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The number of passengers passing through Bacolod City’s BREDCO Port has yet to increase as of yesterday, but port personnel expect a huge influx of travelers starting this afternoon until tomorrow, Maundy Thursday, April 6. Aj Gealon, manager of the Simplicio A. Palanca Sea Terminal, said as of 1:00 p.m. …