The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) published a safety advisory on Christmas decorations on social media yesterday, specifically, Christmas lights. They suggested checking for any damage to Christmas lights, including exposed wires, and to avoid usage if such defects are present. The agency also made note of ensuring lights are unplugged if not in use and …
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La Castellana lights up for the holidays
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A ‘lights-on’ ceremony was held over the weekend in La Castellana, where the Municipal Hall and the town’s public plaza were adorned with Christmas lights. The event coincided with the opening of the Bailes de Luces, the town’s festival of lights, which is set to run until January 5. Meanwhile, …
NPA vows to uphold ceasefire
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The New People’s Army (NPA) Apolinario Gatmaitan Regional Operational Command over the weekend said they will uphold their ceasefire declaration for the holidays despite refusals from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police. In a statement forwarded to the rebel group by the Communist Party …
Minor earthquake shakes Sipalay City yesterday
A 2.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded yesterday morning west of Sipalay City. According to a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin, the tremor struck just before 6:40 a.m. The agency noted, there were no reported damages as a result of the incident, nor were there any anticipated aftershocks. Earthquakes ranging between 1.0 and 3.0 …
Ceneco rates down this month
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) consumers should expecting a reduction in their December bill due to lower power rates this month. Ceneco General Manager Sulpicio Jun Lagarde, Jr. said, based on their computation, the much-lower price of power being bought by the cooperative resulted in a 69¢ per kilowatt-hour adjustment. …
At least three gunmen involved in Bacolod City councilor ambush –BCPO
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) believes there may have been three or more gunmen involved in last Friday’s ambush on Bacolod City Councilor Ricardo Tan and his wife Anita at Purok 12A in the city’s Barangay Alangilan. BCPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Francisco Ebreo, said the city councilor and …
Army assures public not to worry about NPA statements
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After the New People’s Army (NPA) issued a statement saying they will conduct attacks in response to the recent extension of Martial Law in Mindanao, the Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade (303 IB) assured the public not to worry. 303 IB commander, Army Colonel Benedict Arevalo, said the NPA …
Newly-opened Ayala Malls Capitol Central to host holiday events
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga In celebration of their opening yesterday morning, the Ayala Malls Capitol Central will host a series of holiday events this month. Among the events scheduled include the Festival of Lights, which is scheduled for today; Dance Pull Ballet Concert on December 18; Laruang Pinoy Activation on the 29th; along …
Barangay captains ordered to designate fireworks display areas
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Market Coordinating Task Force head, Executive Assistant Ernesto Pineda, recently ordered the city’s 61 barangay captains to designate fireworks display areas within their respective jurisdictions ahead of holiday celebrations. According to Pineda, starting December 17, barangay captains must submit their recommendations as they will be subject to …
Badjaos found remitting P38K from Bacolod City to Mindanao
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) operation to rescue Badjaos, commonly referred to as ‘sea gypsies’ and often seen begging on the street, the DSSD Anti-Mendicancy Task Force revealed during a recent radio interview that one such individual had remitted …