Petition: New market is another object of corruption By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Around 100 Hinigaran public market vendors are calling on the Office of the President to intervene with plans by the local municipal government to construct a new public market. A copy of a petition addressed to the Office of the …
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Provincial Capitol security tightened following Mindanao bombings
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The security at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol building was tightened in response to the recent bombings in Mindanao. Provincial Capitol security head Venchito Magalona said they implemented the change after their counterparts in Iloilo decided to step up security. Magalona said security in the building has been on …
MassKara dancers perform at South Korean festival
The ongoing Andong Mask Dance Festival in Andong City, South Korea recently featured MassKara dancers during this year’s event. Amid other dance performances from around the world, including China, Vietnam, Thailand, among other countries, Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang, who attended the festival with Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, his wife Elsa, their daughter Kara, …
Minor earthquake strikes Sipalay City over the weekend
A minor earthquake struck just east of Sipalay City early Saturday morning. According to a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin, a 2.9-magnitude tremor struck just after 5:30 a.m. The agency reported no damage recorded from the incident, nor did they project any aftershocks. Two earthquakes were also earlier recorded in the region …
DPWH appeals for public to properly dispose garbage
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following heavy flooding that occurred throughout Bacolod City after several storms passed through the city in recent months, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is urging the public to properly dispose of their garbage. Bacolod City District Engineering Office head, Engr. Abraham Villareal, said garbage and debris …
Negros Trade Fair
Over P6M in sales after two days The ongoing Negros Trade Fair taking place at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City has earned P6.4 million after two days of exhibitions. This year’s event features around 70 exhibitors promoting Negrense culture, arts and crafts, and heritage. Earlier this week, the event hosted MassKara Night, …
MassKara Festival 2018
BCPO to step up anti-drug operations By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) yesterday said they plan to step up anti-drug operations as part of preparations for this year’s MassKara Festival, which is set to open in two weeks. BCPO spokesperson, Police Chief Inspector Sherlock Gabana, said anti-drug operations …
Teen found dead off Valladolid coast
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains of a teenager, speculated to be around 16 to 17 years old, were recovered yesterday morning by patrolling Bantay Dagat personnel off the coast of Valladolid, Negros Occidental. Police have yet to identify the body, but stated the victim was wearing a green t-shirt and blue underwear. …
Diocese to schedule meeting between Kadamay, Bacolod City government
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center (SAC) is presently looking to schedule a meeting between Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay), who occupied National Housing Authority (NHA) units intended for active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) last month in Bacolod City’s …
Suspected drug personality nabbed in Brgy. 32
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A newly-identified drug personality was arrested early yesterday morning after Police Station 1 (PS1) anti-drug operatives conducted a buy-bust operation along Rosario Street in Barangay 32, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old John Paul Alisbo, a resident of Fortune Town in Barangay Estefania of the said city. PS1 …