P1.4M in illegal lumber seized in southern Negros

P1.4M in illegal lumber seized in southern Negros
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – A special police environmental task force attached to the Negros Occidental provincial government seized about 34,000 board feet of timber and lumber from banned tree species worth about P1.4 million in the hinterlands of Hinobaan in the province’s south.
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PSC to probe aborted trip of Bacolod Little League to World Series

PSC to probe aborted trip of Bacolod Little League to World Series
The Philippine Sports Commission will look into the aborted trip of the Bacolod City Little League team to the World Series that PSC chair Richie Garcia said caused great embarrassment to the country.
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American killed in Bacolod fire (8:30 a.m.)
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Diocese, bizmen unite

Diocese, bizmen unite
THE Diocese of Bacolod and the business sector recently organized the local chapter of the Bishops-Businessmen Conference (BBC) in Bacolod City. read more
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Dengue incidence up 282% in Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The incidence of dengue in Negros Occidental increased by 282 percent this year although there were fewer [...]

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Preps for Bacolod’s MassKara Festival under way
Preparations for this year’s MassKara Festival, which is envisioned to be more colorful and vibrant, have started.
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Bredco take-over case up for pre-trial
THE case on city’s take-over ordinance of Bacolod Real Estate Development Corp. (Bredco) port is set for pre-trial on September 7, 2010. read [...]

Police monitor 2 Bacolod personalities

Police monitor 2 Bacolod personalities
BACOLOD City Police Office (BCPO) is now monitoring two well-known personalities in the city who were allegedly operators of jai-alai. read more
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Bacolod cops eye issuing ‘excess’ firearms to local media
Amid the continued threat to media practitioners under the new administration, police in Bacolod City are considering issuing [...]

Pacquiao in Bacolod for mayor’s inauguration

Pacquiao in Bacolod for mayor’s inauguration
Filipino boxing icon and new Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is now in Bacolod City in Negros Occidental to administer the oaths of office to local officials there.
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TravelXchange set in Bacolod
THE fifth TravelXchange to be held at Robinson Place in Bacolod from August 20 to 21 [...]

Typhoon Frank tragedy remembered

Typhoon Frank tragedy remembered
The pain is still there and the memories of the tragedy are fresh as survivors marked the day when their loved ones and relatives died while some remain missing until now as Typhoon Frank hit Western Visayas two years ago.
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4 Army soldiers wounded in Negros Or. NPA encounter

4 Army soldiers wounded in Negros Or. NPA encounter
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – Four Army soldiers were injured on Friday in another gun battle with communist rebels in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, a day after government troopers seized a New People’s Army (NPA) camp in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.
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Group to help Aquino fight corruption

Group to help Aquino fight corruption
MGA Kristiyanong Pamilya para kay Noynoy (Makapinoy), a volunteer organization that campaigned hard for President-elect Benigno Aquino, III during the May 10, 2010 election, has signified its serious read more
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PVB, City hearing on P250M loan reset

PVB, City hearing on P250M loan reset
THE supposed June 11, 2010 hearing on the case filed by Evytte Tormon against the City of Bacolod relative to the P250 million loan for the city’s relocation site was reset on August 6, 2010. read more
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