Mayor: The MassKara Festival really belongs to the world During a recent site inspection conducted by International Mask Arts and Culture Organization (IMACO) officials and staff, alongside Bacolod City government officials, discussions of the 2019 IMACO International Conference host city had those gathered talking about the ‘City of Smiles’ on a global scale. “The …
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Negros Occidental poultry production hit by warm weather
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has advised poultry growers in Negros Occidental to reduce loading capacity amid the heat that could result to mortality among the chicken population. Dr. Renante Decena, head of the PVO, said that as of the last week of April, monthly broiler production suffered five to seven percent mortality rate. He …
Boracay resort owner found to be operating without proper documentation
The Bureau of Immigration arrested American national Randall Lee Parker last week after it was discovered he was running a resort establishment on Boracay without proper documentation. “He will undergo deportation proceedings for illegally working in the country,” said Commissioner Jaime H. Morente. Parker was arrested on the premises of his establishment, the Crown Beach …
Prov’l gov’t coordinates with OBO on Negros First Animal Hub
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government yesterday began coordinating with the Bacolod City Office of the Building Office (OBO) with regard to the Negros First Animal Hub at the Panaad Park and Stadium. The OBO earlier served a work stoppage order and notice of violation over the facility’s construction after …
Road widening, improved sewage system planned for Boracay –DPWH
During a visit to Boracay, following the resort destination’s closure last Thursday, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar laid out several plans to improve the island. “We aim to complete the whole Boracay Circumferential Road, which will strictly follow the 6.10-meter carriageway standard and road right-of-way on both sides,” the cabinet …
Habitat for Humanity brings Young Leaders Build Campaign to Silay City today
Habitat for Humanity Philippines will be bringing their Young Leaders Build Campaign to Silay City today, May 2, with a program at the Bon-bon Resettlement Project Phase III, located in the city’s Barangay E. Lopez. The organization, alongside the Silay City government, is currently constructing a housing project at the site. The program, which begins …
Police offer advice on how to avoid being raped
With recent data showing there were 35 rapes reported in Negros Occidental in the first quarter of 2018, the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO) recently offered tips on how to avoid being raped. They suggested, when under assault, not to panic and shout for help in order to attract attention. Police also said one …
Negros Press Club denounces shooting of Dumaguete City broadcaster
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Press Club (NPC) denounced the recent shooting of Edmund Sestoso, a Dumaguete City-based radio anchor, which took place earlier this week while he was aboard a tricycle in the city’s Barangay Daro. Press Club President Renato Duran agreed with claims the shooting was a result of comments …
Construction worker hacked to death in Murcia
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A construction worker was hacked to death by two assailants yesterday morning at Purok Maasin in Barangay Blumentritt, Murcia, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 60-year-old Oldarico Garfil, a resident of Barangay Minoyan of the said town. Murcia municipal police chief, Police Chief Inspector Roberto Indiape, said, at …
Talisay City resident hangs self after argument with wife
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A local resident of Barangay Zone 10 in Talisay City, Negros Occidental was found hanging inside his house Monday morning following an argument with his wife. Talisay City police refused to name the 49-year-old victim. Based on investigations by Talisay City police, the victim returned home drunk around 3:00 …