By Paulo Loreto Lim The Bacolod City Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) yesterday approved a resolution requesting Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia to provide financial awards for Bacolod City athletes who earn medals in the ongoing 2017 Palarong Pambansa in Antique. The resolution, penned by City Councilor Caesar Distrito, who previously authored a resolution requesting awards for …
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Illegal gambling den raided in Tanjay City
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An illegal gambling den was raided by joint members of the Regional Special Operations Task Group-18 (RSOTG-18) at Sitio Cogon, Barangay San Jose, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Tuesday afternoon, leading to the arrest of 52-year-old Roquesa Reyes, a resident of Barangay Cogon in the said city. Tanjay City police chief, …
Fight erupts between drinking partners in Pontevedra
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A fist fight erupted between friends at Purok Tamsic, Barangay Miranda, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, yesterday morning. Police identified the victim as 63-year-old Dominador Placido, a resident of the said barangay. Pontevedra police said the victim, along with several companions, were drinking inside Placido’s house, when a misunderstanding occurred between Placido …
BTAO enforcer who jumped off a bridge was allegedly drunk
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) enforcer, who reportedly jumped off a bridge along the boundary of Barangays Mansilingan and Alijis, may face suspension, after it was discovered he was allegedly drunk while on duty. Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, head of BTAO, said 26-year-old Michael Biñas of Barangay Bata apparently …
Remains of Sagay City OFW expected back in the province this week Family believes she was overworked by Hong Kong employer
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The remains of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Sagay City, Negros Occidental are scheduled to arrive in the province on Friday, after she died in Hong Kong earlier this month due to exhaustion. In a report by Bombo Radyo-Bacolod yesterday, the victim, identified as 46-year-old Leonita Quinto, died at …
Whale shark rescued off Himamaylan City coast
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A whale shark was rescued by authorities after it was caught by fishermen off the coast of Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, last Sunday. In a Facebook post by Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) College of Fisheries Professor Ray Manzano, the whale shark measured an estimated six meters in length, …
DSSD claims ‘foul smelling’ rice issue with Home for the Blind is resolved Complainant: DSSD officer was upset the issue was raised
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following a complaint claiming “foul smelling” rice was delivered to the Home for the Blind in Barangay Mansilingan, the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) said the issue has already been resolved. According to Vangie Abaring, the DSSD associate assigned to the facility, the matter was resolved during a …
Town mayor demands province-wide Coca-Cola ban, despite festival sponsorship
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga EB Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon said yesterday, despite Coca-Cola being a sponsor of the town’s ongoing Ugyonan Festival, which runs until May 1, he is demanding a ban of the beverage manufacturer’s products throughout all of Negros Occidental. “I will ask the municipal council to pass a resolution supporting the …
BTAO enforcer jumps off bridge at Panaad Park
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) is currently conducting an investigation after one of their personnel allegedly jumped off a bridge near the entrance of Panaad Park, located between Barangays Mansilingan and Alijis in Bacolod City. BTAO head, Police Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, identified the traffic enforcer as 26-year-old Miguel Biñas …
Free irrigation applies to national systems, not communal systems –NIA
By Paulo Loreto Lim According to a press release, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) clarified the elimination of the irrigation service fee (ISF) only applies to farmers being served by national irrigation systems and not communal systems. In communal systems, farmers are expected to be assessed of operation and maintenance fees, which go towards the …