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Sep122022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

Sugarcane worker killed

The man who was killed in his sleep in Hinigaran town Sunday.*Hinigaran PNP photoA sugarcane worker was hacked to death by his co-workers at Purok Ipil-ipil, Barangay Calapi, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Sunday night, September 11.Killed was Alex Estrada, who was sleeping in his nipa hut when he was attacked by the two suspects.He died instantly.The police said that the motive for the incident could be related to their work.Police are still looking for the suspects.*

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

President scraps mandatory use of face masks outdoors

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with adequate ventilation with a goal of further boosting the economy, Malacañang announced Monday, September 12.Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson who issued a similar executive order on Friday for Negros Occidental, stressed the need for people to use their common sense on the voluntary use of face masks in open spaces.When in close proximity to other people in outdoor places, protect yourselves because COVID-19 still exist, he said.Negros Occidental had 185 active COVID-19 cases on Monday, and three deaths during the weekend.Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said he will also issue an executive order on the voluntary outdoor use of fac...

Sep122022 by Marchel P. EspinaNo Comments

NODJ stops shooting range activities after reported stray bullets found

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Firing activities at the shooting range inside the Negros Occidental District Jail in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City, has been temporarily suspended after bullets were discovered outside the facility.A concerned citizen alleged that bullets were recovered from a roof of a house near the NODJ.Lawyer Jairus Dogelio, spokesperson of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Region 6, said they are still investigating if the bullets came from the shooting range inside the jail facility.Dogelio said the jail warden has coordinated with the barangay, but no one lodged a formal complaint.The local police also did not receive a complaint.Meanwhile, Governor Eugenio Lacson said he will inquire about the incident.*

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

MassKara streetdancing competition set at Paglaum

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Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto and actress-singer Sue Ramirez perform in this year's MassKara Festival music-video that was launched at the Bacolod City Government Center Monday morning, September 12.*The MassKara Festival streetdance and arena competition will be held at the Paglaum Stadium in Bacolod City on October 23 to allow more people to watch the performances in a spacious and comfortable venue, festival director Pinky-Mirano Ocampo said.The stadium has a grandstand where about 5,000 people can be seated, she said.The 17 groups joining the streetdancing competition will dance to the upbeat “Smile Again” song performed by Asia’s pop heartthrob Darren Espanto, which was launched at the Bacolod City Government Center on Monday, September 12.Mirano said there will...

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Lacson hopeful on building of Guimaras-Negros bridge

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Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said he remains hopeful that the Guimaras-Negros bridge will be built despite a statement by former Senator Franklin Drilon that a Korean bank is only willing to fund the Panay-Guimaras stretch.Lacson pointed out that the National Economic Development Authority recently asked the Provincial Development Council to endorse the Guimaras-Negros bridge so it could be forwarded to the Regional Development Council.Drilon was reported as saying that the Export-Import Bank of Korea is considering providing a loan for only the Panay-Guimaras bridge, and not for Guimaras-Negros stretch that is much longer.Funding is always a concern but hopefully the two bridges will be funded together, Lacson said.*

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Mayor inks MOA for Bacolod express service office at mall

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The signing of the Bacolod Express Service Office at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central.* Nico Delfin photoA Bacolod Express Service Office (BESO) is expected to begin operations at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City before the end of the year, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said Monday, September 12.Benitez signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the mall general manager Maria Sharon Ciocon, wherein Ayala will provide the city government with space for the BESO for five years rent free, which will be extendable for another five years.This BESO, which will be located on the third floor of the mall, will bring services of the city government closer to the people, Benitez said.It will be a one stop shop government service center that will include representatives of th...

Sep122022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Kiko proposes congressional medal for tennis prodigy with Negros roots

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Rep. Jose Francisco "Kiko" Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) filed House Resolution No. 372 Monday, September 12, which honors tennis prodigy Alex Eala, the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam singles title.Eala, who traces her roots to Victorias City, Negros Occidental, through her father Mike, won the 2022 US Open, formally the United States Open Tennis Championships, Girls’ Singles event trophy, besting higher ranked Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic.In House Resolution No. 372, Benitez cites Eala’s success as a source of pride and inspiration for our nation in seeking the conferment of the Congressional Medal of Distinction to the 17-year-old tennis champion.“Alex’s phenomenal performance and historic victory at the US Open brings great honor and joy to our count...

Sep122022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Victorias, ITBS ink MOA for smart city ecosystem

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Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez with Vice Mayor Abelardo Bantug III on Monday, September 12, signed a memorandum of agreement with Information Technology Business Solutions Corp. (ITBS) for the launching of the Victorias Smart City Ecosystem which will fully revolutionize and digitalize the city operations, businesses, and profiling of all Victoriahanons.ITBS was represented by its founder and chief executive officer and president John Paul Miranda.Through ITBS, the Victorias City Citizen Mobile App will be launched. This will provide a variety of integrated and convenient online services, which include e-government services, online marketplace, online delivery services, online payment, entertainment, a 911 button, and other e-services, a press release from Victorias Cit...

Sep122022 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

NOLITC names 2nd Battle of Bots virtual robotics competition winners

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CHAMPIONS: Mar-Aian Perot - Line Tracing Elementary Catergory, Kaizene Saskiah Batomalaque - Sumobot-Elementary Category and Sophie Kryshel Florido - Back to back champion in Line Tracing and Sumobot High School Category (left to right).*The Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center hosted the 2nd Battle of Bots: Negros Occidental Virtual Robotics Competition from September 5-9 in partnership with Pinoy Robot Games.Players from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Bacolod bagged the championship and third place award in the line tracing competition elementary category.A contestant from the School of the Future San Carlos City won second place.It was a back to back win for Ramon Torres National High School bagging the championship in the line trac...

Sep122022 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

JCI launches 2022 search for TOYM nominees

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Area Project Chairman Paul Dy, TOYM Foundation Director Ismael Penado, JCI Philippines national president John Glenn Lee, JCI Talisay president Richmond Yanson, JCIP Regional VP Ana Panganiban, TOYM Foundation Director Fulbert Woo, TOYM Executive Director Larry Cruz and Past TOYM Project Chairman Ramfel Preclaro (l-r) at the 2022 search launching in Talisay City.*The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines launched the 2022 search for The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, on Monday, September 12.The TOYM award is an annual national recognition awarded to Filipinos aged 18-40 who have made significant contributions to the development of the community and to nation-building, Ismael Penado, JCI Senate of Bacolod presiden...