The Sagay City government, in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Sagay City, recently launched the Lapis kag Papel Project at the city’s Maria Lopez Elementary School. The program provides recycled school bags and school supplies for students between kindergarten and Grade 6. In addition, Grade 7 through 10 students at …
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DOLE-6 distributes P2M in livelihood assistance
The Department of Labor and Employment-Region VI (DOLE-6) recently distributed P2 million in livelihood assistance to 53 bamboo craftspeople from Barangay Buenavista, Murcia; along with 100 senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and farmers from Barangay San Isidro, EB Magalona. According to DOLE-6 director, Atty. Johnson Cañete, Murcia is noted for its bamboo and P1 million …
Mayor recounts his prior administrations in Independence Day address
Lauds ‘alliance’ with congressman, support from SP majority During his Independence Day address earlier this week, Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia recounted his prior years in office. He listed his previous administration slogans, which date back to 1995. “The first time I sat as mayor in 1995, my battle cry was ‘On the Right Track,’” …
Board Member: Rekindle the spirit of patriotism
During his Independence Day address at the Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City earlier this week, Negros Occidental Board Member Valentino Miguel Alonso called on today’s “modern heroes” to “rekindle the spirit of patriotism.” He listed today’s heroes as “men in uniform fighting for freedom to a common family working hard to provide food …
Two arrested in Brgy. 20 bust
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Two suspected drug personalities were arrested after City Drug Enforcement Agency (CDEU) operatives conducted a Tuesday night buy-bust operation at Purok Avocado in Barangay 20, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 58-year-old Apollo Solano, a resident of the said area; and 33-year-old Paul Lozada, a resident of the Greenville Subdivision in …
Senior killed after crashing motorcycle in Bata
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A 61-year-old man was killed after the motorcycle he was operating crashed into the back a vehicle he was following Tuesday morning in Barangay Bata, Bacolod City. Police identified the fatality as Jessie Teodosio, a resident of the said barangay. Police Station 3 traffic investigators said Teodosio was riding his motorcycle when …
Barangay, SK candidates file SOCEs
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election candidates flocked to Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices in the province to file their Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs). Negros Occidental Comelec elections supervisor, Atty. Jessie Suarez, said they were expecting candidates to visit their their offices since yesterday was the last day …
Marañon on proposed UNegA, Love Negros unification: What talks?
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Amid reports Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., alongside 2016 vice gubernatorial candidate and former Negros Occidental fifth district Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer, would represent the United Negros Alliance (UNegA) in upcoming unity talks with rival political coalition Love Negros, the governor responded, “What talks?” “We will inform you if there …
Governor questions Mambukal’s Mudpack Festival
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. yesterday questioned the “relevance” of the annual Mudpack Festival, which is observed at the provincial government-operated Mambukal Mountain Resort. “Who benefits from the Mudpack Festival?” he asked. “Are the people coming there? It seems they do not.” “We spend P600,00 every year for it,” …
VMA graduates first batch of Bridging Program scholars
The Visayan Maritime Academy (VMA) Global College recently graduated the first batch of Bridging Program scholars, comprised of licensed mechanical engineers who enrolled in VMA’s maritime engineering six-month training. The Negros Occidental provincial government provided for tuition and fees through a “study now, pay later” scheme, which came to around P180,000 per student. VMA Global …