Guimaras gov stranded too in Thailand Nov 28, 2008
BACOLOD CITY -- Guimaras Governor Felipe Nava and his wife, as well as a sugar mill executive and his wife from Bacolod City, are among more than a hundred Filipinos stranded in Thailand which they were visiting on business trips or as tourists. Thai protesters have ceased and occupied the Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Tuesday night and blockaded the old Don Muang airport early Thursday. (Inquirer.net)
Jet lands safely after pilot suffers stroke Oct 31, 2008
Airline Vice President Rolando Estabillo says the incident Wednesday happened on a flight to central Bacolod city. The Airbus A320 was carrying 79 passengers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Manila ferry blast suspect held Aug 31, 2008
The 10,000-tonne Superferry 14 was heading for Bacolod ... The 10,000-tonne Superferry 14 was heading for Bacolod in the central Philippines when it caught fire on 27 February 2004. (BBC News)
Air Force confirms crash of C130 plane off Davao Gulf Aug 26, 2008
Public utility drivers and operators in Bacolod City are not yet keen on rolling back fares despite the weekly drop in fuel prices. abs-cbnNEWS.com (8/26/2008 11:35:15 AM). (ABS CBN News)
Muslim leaders urge ceasefire in Mindanao Aug 22, 2008
At least 400 bags of rice from the National Food Authority intended for the Negros Occidental provincial governments food-for-work program have gone missing in Bacolod City. abs-cbnNEWS.com (8/21/2008 8:53:34 AM). (ABS CBN News)
Little League Softball World Series Puerto Rico overwhelms Beaverton Aug 9, 2008
scored all of its runs with two outs and defeated Bacolod West of the Philippines 3-0 ... Nancy Benjamen of Bacolod West struck out 10 and walked one in the tournament opener for Asia Pacific. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Another Transco tower bombed in N. Cotabato Jul 2, 2008
Commercial rice dealers in Bacolod City said they are losing profits due to the competition with National Food Authority's (NFA) Bigasang Bayan outlets. abs-cbnNEWS.com (7/1/2008 11:48:43 PM). (ABS CBN News)
Masskara Festival of Bacolod Apr 15, 2008
It is held in Bacolod City, known as the City of Smiles. For more from the Filipino Fiesta, see today s Press. (Charles City Press, IO)
4-H PAO to hold second Filipino Fiesta on Saturday Apr 12, 2008
The Panabenga Flower Festival in Baguio City; Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiap, Manila; Ati-Atihan/Dinagyang in Kalibo, Aklan and Iloilo City and Maskara of Bacolod City ... 2:20-2:25 p.m. Masskara Festival in Bacolod City. (Charles City Press, IO)
4-H PAO to present Filipino Fiesta II Mar 20, 2008
The Panagbenga - Flower Festival in Baguio City; Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila; Ati-Atihan/Dinagyang in Kalibo, Aklan and lIoilo City and Maskara of Bacolod City. The club members will be in costume and will provide visual displays when making their presentation. (Charles City Press, IO)
Missionary Killed in the Philippines Mar 1, 2008
The two are in a Bacolod City Hospital. The driver of the Toyota, Henry Dasal, is being held in the Valladolid jail and may be tried for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide. (The Daily Universe, UT)
All eyes on Korat as Games officially open Dec 6, 2007
The Games are being hosted in three main venues Korat, Bangkok and Chonburi (Pattaya), just like the 2005 SEA Games hosted by the Philippines at Manila, Cebu and Bacolod. Though the Games officially open today, some sports like shooting, mens and womens football, table tennis, gymnastics and sepaktakraw had started very much earlier. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
GUILTY: Erap draws life for plunder Sep 13, 2007
Edcel Lagman (Lakas, Albay); Jose Yap (Lakas, Tarlac); Jose Solis (Kampi, Sorsogon);Prospero Nograles (Lakas, Davao City); Monico PUentevella (Lakas, Bacolod City); Exequiel Javier (Lakas, Antique); Antonio Cuenco (Lakas, Cebu City); and Maurcio Domogan (Lakas, Baguio City) supported De Venecias appeal for the public to accept the verdict which was fully backed by strong evidence presented by the prosecutors. Opposition Rep. (Tempo)
Orange softball ace strikes out leukemia Aug 13, 2007
She also tossed a seven-inning shutout with 10 strikeouts in the semifinals against Bacolod City of the Philippines. There was a parade in town to acknowledge the team's achievements. (New Haven Register, CT)
Paris, city of lights...and bicycles Jul 16, 2007
The Association of Negros Producers Inc., Bacolod IT Focus Team, University of St. La Salle-Business Resource Center and the Negros Kabisig Livelihood Foundation will be recognized as four of the Most Inspiring Bacolod Entrepreneurs to be awarded by President Arroyo and Presidential Consultant for Entrepreneurship Jose Concepcion III on July 13-14, 2007 at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum. With 86 members and 32 partner organizations to date, The Association of Negros Producers Inc.... (ABS CBN News)
Philippine retailer to replicate home in China malls Mar 22, 2007
SM Prime's newest mall is in Bacolod, the entry-point to the sugar-producing province of Negros Occidental in central Philippines. Robinsons Land, SM Prime's biggest local rival, runs 18 malls in the country, according to its Web site. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
'No haven for terror in RP' Mar 7, 2007
In fact the law itself is very weak," he said. The pro-administration Team Unity, to which Senator Arroyo belongs, also welcomed the signing of the bill and allayed fears that it would be used to crush legitimate dissent. Present at the signing ceremony were Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Ramon Revilla Jr. and Alfredo Lim, House Majority Leader Prospero Nograles, and Reps. Arthur Defensor, Simeon Datumanong and Antonio Cuenco. Also present were members of the diplomatic... (ABS CBN News)
