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March 8, 2010
March 8, 2010
DPWH OFFICIAL DIES. Engr. Vicente Vargas, asst. district engineer of DPWH
based in Bago City, died on this spot at 17th-Lacson Streets, Bacolod City in a
mishap between a Canter truck and a pick-up, at about 5:30 yesterday morning.
Members of the Amity Volunteer Fire/Rescue Team responded to the call and
retrieved Vargas’ body.* (Arman Toga)
2 Rebels Killed, 1 Wounded
ARMY LT. KILLED IN CLASH
By Ritzy R. Malo-oy
An army officer and two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were slain in a clash between the two opposing groups, yesterday morning at Sitio Aluyan, Brgy. Caduhaan in Cadiz City.
Dr. Anthony T. Golez Jr., author of the " Family Survival Book"-Protektor
sang Pamilya after signing his book and putting his dedication before
distributing the book to students and faculty of UNO-R yesterday.* (Jun de los
Reyes/NDB photo)
DPWH Second Top Man in Bago Dies in Car Accident
The assistant engineer of the Bago City DPWH district, died in a freak accident early morning yesterday as he drove out to the road near the BPI branch on Lacson St., Bacolod City, highly reliable sources said, adding that the accident appears to be a freak one.
Police Tying Up Leads in Fil-Chinese Bizman’s Abduction
By Edgar Cadagat
Police task forces and special PNP units are busy tying up leads in the abduction of a Filipino-Chinese businessman, who was abducted early Friday morning by four gunmen who were on board a van, and who shot one of three companions of Jordan Chua, after he tried to flee.
Says Golez in UNO-R: ‘From a Culture of Response to Culture of Preparedness’
By Jun de los Reyes
We will give respect to human beings, rich or poor in the eyes of God and people. Aged persons must be given special privileges with extra respect and care. Everyone should help save lives. From a culture of response to a Culture of Preparedness. These were the words of inspiration by Dr. Anthony T. Golez Jr.-Former Deputy Presidential Spokesman of Malacañang, Press Undersecretary and Deputy Administrator of the National Disaster Coordinating Council to students and faculty members of the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos (UNO-R) at the Launching of the first book on Disaster Management entitled: "Family Survival Book,-Protektor sang Pamilya" at the Fr. Cuenca Hall of UNO-R yesterday.
Kako to Talisaynons: ‘Thanks for Making Me What I am Today’
By Carla N. Cañet
Third District Rep. and mayoralty candidate Jose Carlos "Kako" Lacson aired his sincerest gratitude to more than 5,000 Talisaynons for making him what he is today.
(L-R) Jejomar Jojo Binay -Vice-Presidential Candidate of PMP in conference
with Roberto Dot Soliven-Bantay Banwa Group Vice-Chairman, Marixie Ramos, SPM
Popeye Locsin and Vice-Mayor Mark Golez of Silay City , Patrick Ong and Mayor
Manuel Manolet Escalante of Manapla-President of ACE.* (Jun de los Reyes/NDB
photo)
City’s Unpaid Debt to Ceneco Blamed for Brownouts
By Gil Alfredo B. Severino
Lone District of Bacolod Representative Monico Puentevella, amidst brownouts in these times of scorching heat yesterday raised concerns that the City of Bacolod has outstanding obligations or unpaid debts with Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco) estimated to be P250 million, of which such amount could have been used optimally for maintenance services or the purchase of back up machineries.
‘Kalipay Negrense’ Foundation Envisions: NO MORE ABUSED CHILDREN
By Edith B. Colmo
As a society, we have a responsibility. As a people, we lend a hand. We need to make a commitment.
This is the belief of Kalipay Negrense Foundation whose members are concerned over the plight of hungry, homeless, uneducated, and abused children. To create awareness on how Kalipay Negrense Foundation is giving joy to these disadvantaged children, its launching will feature KALIPAY: NO MORE ABUSED CHILDREN dinner show and a photo exhibit at the La Proa Ballroom of L Fisher Hotel, Bacolod. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Felix Attends Peace Pact Signing in Cadiz City
Negros Occidental PNP provincial director PSSupt. Manuel Felix was in Cadiz City last week to witness the peace covenant signing among local bets at the Sto Nino Parish in the city.
Local Candidates in Hinigaran Town Sign Peace Covenant Today
Another covenant for honest and orderly elections, will be signed by all local candidates in Hinigaran Town and which had been brokered by the municipal COMELEC, the Hinigaran Police Office, headed by Chief Inspector Sonny Boy Bernus, and religious leaders.
Senator Bong Revilla and the MONO Team during his recent visit in Bacolod
City.*
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Iloilo, Cebu to Join 2nd Aguirre Open Chess Tour
Now, it’s no longer an all-Negrense showdown when the 2nd Antonio Ivan S. Aguirre Negros Open Individual Chess Championship starts on April 4, 2010 at the lobby of Top’s Millennium Plaza Bowling Lanes at 10th Hilado Sts., Capitol Shopping Center, Bacolod City.