By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government set up Qatar assistance desk at the Provincial Capitol in response to the ongoing diplomatic crisis surrounding the Middle Eastern nation. Provincial Administrator Lucille Gelvolea said the provincial government, through the special projects and concerns division, will extend assistance to relatives and friends of overseas …
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SP: Ceneco has 30 days to fix Estefania post
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution yesterday giving the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) 30 days to fix, remove, or relocate a broken down electrical post along Burgos Street Extension, Barangay Estefania. In an e-mailed copy of the resolution sent by Councilor Caesar Distrito, the resolution …
Fire guts school building in Mandalagan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A blaze gutted a school building inside the Abkasa National High School in Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City, late Tuesday evening. Based on a report released by the Bureau of Fire Protection Bacolod (BFP-Bacolod), the fire call was received around 9:34 p.m. BFP-Bacolod arson investigator, Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Joeny …
Vice Mayor supports BCPO’s planned ‘active shooter drills’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran expressed his support for plans by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to conduct active shooter drills, in response to the recent deadly incident that occurred at Resorts World Manila. He said the drills are important in raising awareness at malls, offices, and …
Bacolod City heeds Governor’s call to help Marawi City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City responded to the call by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., to assist the residents of Marawi City, who are currently affected by the ongoing conflict between government forces and the Maute terror group. In a report by Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, Bacolod City Administrator John Orola said they …
Philippine sepak takraw team moves training to Iloilo
By Tara Yap Following the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, the Philippine national sepak takraw team moved their training to Iloilo City. According to city sports development officer Rommel Castro, the team arrived yesterday and will be in training until August 7. The team is preparing for this year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) …
Four suspected drug personalities nabbed in Villamonte
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Four people were arrested by members of Police Station 4 (PS4) early Wednesday morning, after they were reportedly caught using illegal drugs at Purok 42 Bayanihan, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as Aryel Habagat, a resident of the said barangay; Odesa Lagdamin of 6th Road Puentebella, Barangay …
City sets aside P2M for Independence Day rites
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City government allocated P2 million in preparation for the upcoming 119th Independence Day celebration, scheduled for June 12. According to the schedule issued by the Public Information Office, morning rites will feature an inter-faith prayer and flag raising ceremony at the Bacolod Public Plaza, followed by a wreath-laying …
Art exhibition featuring local artists in Silay City this weekend
As part of “Kaon Ta,” an event of the Silay City Independence Day celebration, an art exhibition featuring local Negrense artists will take place on Sunday, June 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Margarita’s Garden. Among the artists exhibiting work include Rodney Martinez, Dennis Ascalon, Christoph Sagemuller, Junjun Montelibano, Anika Marie Loquite, Jay- …
Provincial Engineer accuser charged by Ombudsman
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Jose Ma. Valencia, Engr. Leo Galvez, who had previously accused Provincial Engineer Ernie Mapa of acquiring ill-gotten wealth, has been charged by the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly failing to process payments when he was assigned to the Provincial Administration Office. Valencia said …