Tag: Negros Occidental

Oct252021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

DOLE-6 ready to assist discriminated workers

DOLE-6 photoThe Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas said it is ready to assist unvaccinated workers who experience discrimination in their workplace.DOLE-6 regional director Sixto Rodriguez Jr., in a media interview Friday, October 22, said that the public “can call me or visit the office” if they experience such discrimination.However, he urged workers in the private sector to have themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 to “ensure a healthy workplace and for the safety of their families.”But he reminded employers to prohibit discrimination against those who fail to get vaccinated.He clarified that his office has yet to receive any complaints of discrimination against unvaccinated workers."This shows that the employers and the employees understand ...

Oct262021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

Negrense short film shortlisted in Singapore film fest

Community

A short film directed by a Negrense has gained international recognition after it was shortlisted in this year’s Southeast Asian Short Film Competition of the prestigious Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF).Budding Negrense director Mark Garcia, a former journalist, announced Tuesday, October 26, that his film "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" is one of the 23 short films that will compete in the festival, which is considered as the largest and longest-running film event in Southeast Asia since 1987.Garcia’s film was among the three Filipino shorts that were shortlisted in the festival.Others were Shireen Seno’s "To Pick a Flower" and Lav Diaz’s "Himala: A Dialectic of Our Times."Garcia said he is honored to be included in the competition, and tha...

Oct262021 by Romeo SubaldoNo Comments

7,000 ka kilo sang Giant Clams ukon Taklobo ang nakumpiska sa Sipalay City

Balita Hiligaynon

4th SOU-MG photoIsa ka concerned citizen ang nag report sa 4th SOU Philippine Maritime nga may mga “Taklobo” ukon Giant Clams nga gina tipon sa gwa sang balay sang isa ka residente sang Sitio Ondol Pasil, Barangay Cayhagan sa Sipalay City kaina sang aga.Gilayon ini nga gin respondehan sang tropa sang 4th SOU-MG sa pagpamuno ni PMaj Don Archie Suspeñe, Sipalay PNP kag Bantay Dagat kag ila naabtan ang nagkalain lain nga sizes sang preska kag patay na nga mga Giant Clams.Gina bulubanta mga 7,000 ka kilo ini kag naga balor sang P490,000.Ginakabig nga endangered species ang mga Giant Clams kag isa ka bayolasyon sang section 102 (fishing or taking of Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species) sang RA 10654 ang pagpangkuha sini sa kadagatan.Ang suspetsado kag ang mga ginkumpiska...

Oct272021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

Firearms, grenades, shabu seized in La Carlota

Sa ika siyam nga semana, bili sang krudo kag gasolina magasaka na naman

Balita Hiligaynon, Digicast Negros X

21 na ka tuig na nga naga biyahe sang jeep si Dems Taganao. Duha ka bulan lang ang nagligad. Siyete siyentos pesos ang gina gina patughong nga krudo sa isa ka adlawSa karon nagadalagan na sa 900 ang iya pang krudo bangud sang sunod sunod nga saka sa bili sang gatong.Sa bwas may painabg-o na naman nga pagsaka. 1.15 sa kada litro sang gasolina.. Samtang 45 sentimos naman ang imahal sa kada litro sang diesel.Ini ang ika siyam na nga semana nga naga saka ang presyo sang gasolina kag krudo.Gani bug-at na ini pati sa iban pa nga mga driver. Ilabi na sa tunga sang pandemya.Kun sumahon humalin sa pag bukas sang tuig.. Naga dalagan na sa masobra 20 pesos ang saka sa kada litro sang gasolina. Kag masobra 18 pesos naman ang sa kada lirto sang krudo..Bangud sang padayon nga pag...

Oct262021 by Martian MuycoNo Comments

Lalaki nasapwan na lamang nga patay sang iya nga mga utod

Balita Hiligaynon

Bago PNP photoNasapwan nga patay kag puno na sang mga labo ang 26 anyos nga si Glenn Mark Longanilla sang iya nga mga utod sang Dominggo sa gwa sang iya nga balay sa Barangay Binubuhan sa syudad sang Bago.Sa imbestigasyon sang PNP, una nga gin sulong sang duha ka suspek ang biktima sa ila balay ugaling wala siya didto.Suno sa pulis nasapwan sang mga utod ang bangkay ni Longanilla sa lugar sa kun sa diin ila man nakita nga ginhalinan sang duha ka suspek.Na aresto na sang kahapon ang isa ka suspek samtang ginapangita pa sang kapulisan ang iya upod.

Oct262021 by Digicast Negros StaffNo Comments

Capitol turns over P5M for reforestation project

Community

Capitol photoNegros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson turned over a symbolic check representing the P5 million fund for the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. for a reforestation project on Monday, October 25.The project is under the Integrated South Western Negros Key Biodiversity Areas Conservation Management and Development Program, spearheaded by the Provincial Environment Management Office led by lawyer Julie Ann Bedrio.Vice Gov. Jeffrey Ferrer, Provincial Administrator. Rayfrando Diaz, and PEMO staff witnessed the turn over ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol.*

Oct262021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Negros provinces not opening borders to bus operations yet

EB Magalona public cemetry may database sang mga ginlubong sa ila patyo para mahapos ang pangit-anay sang pantyon

Good Vibes

Oct252021 by Nico DelfinNo Comments

La Carlota goes green

Business, Top Stories

Nowadays, a lot more people are finding means to save money by reducing expenses on electricity.From solar floodlights that can light up gardens, garages, and streets to large solar panels that can illuminate high-rise structures.With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more households and commercial establishments are adapting to solar technology.Even the local government of La Carlota City is taking a leap forward by installing a P2 million solar panel on the sprawling rooftop of the city gym.The 25-kilowatt peak grid-tie system can power up to two Regional Trial Court branches and its offices being housed inside the gym.Mayor Rex Jalandoon believes the investment can lessen electrical expenses in the next four years and can even generate additional income f...