Year: 2024

DUMAGUETE CITY – One person was rescued while two others remain missing in separate drowning incidents in Mabinay and Pamplona towns in Negros Oriental at the height of Tropical Storm Kristine’s onslaught. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said Thursday that the incidents took place Wednesday afternoon at the Tabuay River in Sitio Nalimbagan, Barangay Lumbangan, Mabinay and at Sitio Hakuton, Barangay Mamburao in Pamplona. In Mabinay, a farmer from Sitio Tilingan in Barangay Lumbangan and two companions were crossing the river when they were carried downstream by a strong water current. His two

BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez hailed this city’s award as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as a ‘victory for all Bacolodnons.’ Bacolod bested four other finalists – Iloilo, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, and Mandaue – to clinch the title in the Provincial Highly-Urbanized Cities (HUCs) category during the awarding rite held as part of the PCCI’s 50th Business Conference and Expo at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City on Wednesday afternoon. ‘This is a victory for all Bacolodnons as we continue to drive growth, innovation, and

Manila: Military and police operatives arrested a ranking communist leader in Quezon City on Thursday morning. In a statement, Philippine Army 2nd Infantry Division public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Jeffrex Molina said the suspect, Wigberto Villarico, was nabbed in an operation of the Joint Task Force Katagalugan (JTFK) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Barangay Fairview. The suspect, with aliases Benjamin Mendoza, Juventud del Fiero, Alejandro Montalban, Laurence, Joven, Mark, Cris, Baylon, and Baler, is the secretary of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC) and is a member of the Political Bureau (PolitBuro)

SURIGAO CITY – The Coast Guard Stations in the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands lifted the temporary sea travel suspension Thursday, following improved weather conditions. The suspension imposed on Tuesday affected Siargao, Bucas Grande, and nearby areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Kristine. PAGASA lifted the storm signals in these areas on Thursday morning. ‘With the improvement of weather and sea conditions, this station hereby lifts the temporary suspension of voyages,’ the Coast Guard advisory said. However, vessels were reminded to remain vigilant during unfavorable weather conditions. Source: Philippines News agency

BACOLOD CITY – Slow Food International, a global movement committed to ensuring good, clean, and fair food for all, is exploring the possibility of establishing an education center in this city, which is being positioned as the hub for slow food in Asia and the Pacific. As of Thursday, the delegation from Italy led by director general Paolo di Croce started conducting research, holding focus group discussions, and engaging with stakeholders, including farmers, processors, distributors, and chefs, as part of the feasibility study for the project that will run until January next year. ‘I see great potential here because Bacolod