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Jul252023 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Fire his 5 EBM houses

The fire in Brgy. Manta-angan, E.B. Magalona town.*EBM PIO photoA fire destroyed two houses and damaged three in Brgy. Manta-angan, E.B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental on Monday afternoon, July 24.The fire left 18 individuals displaced and caused an estimated damage of P1.68 million, the EB Magalona Municipal Fire Station said.The Office of E.B. Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon sent food packs containing rice and canned goods, and new clothes to affected residents on Tuesday, July 25, a press release from the town said.The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of E.B. Magalona also facilitated assistance to the victims of the fire.*

Jul252023 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Chemistry congress set

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Environment Secretary Antonia Loyzaga and Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. are expected to give speeches during the event.*Bacolod City is set to host the 37th Philippine Chemistry Congress, the biggest annual conference of chemists, chemistry educators, and chemistry researchers in the Philippines at the SMX Convention Center on Wednesday, to Friday, July 26 to 28.The event is organized by the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) National and Bacolod Chapters, in partnership with the Philippine Federation of Chemical Societies (PFCS).This year’s theme is “Chemistry and Agriculture 4.0: Chemistry for Agriculture and Food Security” which reflects the importance of chemistry in raising the level of agricultural productivity to attain food security, its ...

Jul252023 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Forum on ‘electoral fraud’ Saturday

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A forum about the 2022 presidential elections will be held at the St. John Mary Vianney Hall of the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29.Civil society organization, Paghimud-os Negros Inc., will host “Electoral Fraud Explained”, a public forum on questions raised regarding the process and the results of the 2022 elections.The guest speakers will be former Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Ret. Gen. Eliseo Rio Jr., and former National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections chairman and former COMELEC commissioner Augusto Lagman.Both speakers are members of the TNTrio, a group that has been seeking the truth about the elections last year.TNTrio's determination in digging up the truth about the 2022 presidential electi...

Jul252023 by Nanette GuadalquiverNo Comments

Negros Trade Fair to celebrate generosity, warmth of Negrenses

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Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz and ANP President Arlene Infante led the ribbon-cutting for the 30th Bulawan and 1st Pilak Awards Competition and trade fair with the theme, at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City Monday afternoon.*Richard Malihan photoThe Negros Trade Fair (NTF) will celebrate the generosity and warmth of the Negrenses to mark the 37th year of being the longest-running provincial trade fair, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City on Sept. 26 to Oct. 1.Themed "Amuma," which means to nurture, foster, or take care, this year's NTF, organized by the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), was introduced in a kick-off activity at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City Monday afternoon, July 24.Provincial Administ...

Jul252023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Coscolluela calls SONA ‘somewhat delusional’

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivering his SONA.*PCO photo“Well-crafted, but somewhat delusional if not boastful.”That is how former Negros Occidental governor Rafael Coscolluela described the State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24.“Rose-colored lenses can't erase the other state of the nation” Coscolluella said.He cited “misgovernance, a corrupt government, wrong spending priorities, poorly-educated population, import dependence, low-performing agriculture, high prices, cartels, entrenched political dynasties, damaged institutions, a flawed electoral process, and a disempowered, distracted, polarized population, half of whom believe themselves to be poor and in need of government ayuda (aid)”.The spelled-out agenda of Marcos...

Jul252023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Bacolod officials pledge to align local efforts with nat’l agenda

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Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez takes a groufie with the Negros representatives during the SONA*Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez and Rep. Greg Gasataya said they will continue to align their programs for the city with the priorities of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Benitez and Gasataya, who issued their statements after the president delivered his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 24, also thanked him for his dedication to the country.“As the City Mayor of Bacolod, I am committed to aligning our local government efforts with the national agenda to bring about positive change for our citizens, and I am confident that similar dedication is mirrored in leaders across the country,” Benitez said.“Hand ...

Jul242023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros officials laud Marcos for prioritizing PGN bridges

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivering his SONA.*PNA photoPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges spanning 32 kilometers are among the priorities for construction under his administration.Marcos, during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24, cited the prioritization of physical connectivity under the country's P8.3 trillion "Build Better More" program to further spur economic growth.The infrastructure spending shall be about 5 to 6 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), with its majority allocated for physical connectivity, he said.“The underlying logic to our infrastructure development is economic efficiency. We are opening up all gateways to mobilize goods and services at less ...

Jul242023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘Egay’ rains affect 10,754, OCD says; Sea travel in north Negros cancelled

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Rains in Negros Occidental brought on by the Typhoon “Egay” enhanced southwest monsoon have affected 3,183 families or 10,754 individuals in Negros Occidental, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Western Visayas reported Monday, July 24.There were 348 individuals inside evacuation centers, and 848 outside evacuation centers, the OCD said, while the rest were in their homes.The flood affected areas were in Pontevedra, San Enrique, Valladolid, Hinoba-an and Bago City, the OCD 6 reported.The weather disturbance also caused the cancellation of sea travel from Tabuelan, Cebu, via Escalante City and Sagay City, and Daan Bantayan, Cebu, via Cadiz City, on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard said.PAGASA sees “Egay” strengthening further and becoming a super typhoon by late Tuesday ...

Jul242023 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

‘Public health emergency lifting good for economy but be careful’

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s lifting of the COVID-19 state of public health emergency will be good for the economy and tourism, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said Monday, July 24.Marcos on Friday issued Proclamation 297, lifting the nationwide declaration of a public health emergency.The lifting of the public health emergency means there is no need to wear masks and show vaccination cards, which is good for the economy, especially tourism, Lacson said.However, Lacson said he is also reminding the public to be careful as COVID-19 is still around.“Let’s just take care of ourselves, especially in crowded areas,” he said.He urged the public to continue to wear masks when they ride on public transportation and go to mass and the Church is full.*

Jul242023 by Mark L. GarciaNo Comments

Fire destroys house

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Fire destroyed a house at Purok Kametal, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City, Monday afternoon, July 24.The fire destroyed the house of Angel Caras, the Bacolod City Fire Station reported.The fire was reported at about 2:42 p.m. and was extinguished at about 3:12 p.m., it added.The BFP placed the destruction at P19,250.*