Updated: Dec 5, 7:52 AM
A storm signal #2 remains in effect for today across Negros Occidental after the storm moved to the west and missed much of the province.
A signal #2 means that elementary and high schools are closed but colleges are open.
Last night at 11 PM, Negros Occidental was given a storm signal #3 for the entire night, but at 5 AM it was lowered to a #2.
Updated: Dec 4, 10:00 AM
All classes throughout Negros Occidental have been cancelled by the Governor for all levels.
Updated: Dec 4, 8:32 AM
The storm is now over Mindanao and will effect the entire island. The path of the storm has slightly changed farther to the south. This means that it is possible that Bacolod will not see the brunt of the storm.
All public and private elementary classes in Bacolod have been suspended. Some high school classes have been suspended as well, be sure to check with your students teacher to make sure!
The latest projection path of Typhoon Pablo is directly above Bacolod City and is likely to be directly above the city on Tuesday with major storms happening from Monday to Wednesday.
The storm is now classified as a category four and has rainfall of 20 to 30 mm per hour and will likely cause floods and mudslides throughout the areas. However, since the storm will have already made landfall before hitting Negros Island, it will likely lower in strength before then.
Nonetheless, everyone should take precautions and not go onto boats and be in safe areas during the storm. Plan all shopping events for tonight or after the storm has ended.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Update: Plastic Ordinance in Bacolod
After all the talk about the huge plastic ordinance that was set to take place on November 23, there has been very little changed since then.
Apparently, after all the articles in the newspapers, none bothered to mention that only sando bags were being made illegal on November 23. The rest of the ordinance will start to take place over a period of time (when? how long?). No one apparently knows when the other part of the ordinance will start to take place. However, nothing has seemed to change.
The only shop that has switched from plastic bags so far seems to be UniCity (if you haven't bought your Christmas tree yet, but it from there! It's the cheapest in town). UniCity is now using paper bags. Of course, the paper is very low quality, but apparently, that's all they could find in such a short notice from the city government.
As far as changes at Central Market and Libertad, there hasn't been any. The "sando bags" the government was so ready to get rid of were already almost non-existent. Therefor, nothing has yet to change as far as environment protection.
McDonald's has also changed from plastic take away bags to using paper.
Update Dec. 3, 2012
Some changes have been made at Libertad and Central Market regarded certain types of bags. Now rice is being put in clear plastic without handles. I suggest everyone to bring their own bags when going to Libertad or Central Market!
Apparently, after all the articles in the newspapers, none bothered to mention that only sando bags were being made illegal on November 23. The rest of the ordinance will start to take place over a period of time (when? how long?). No one apparently knows when the other part of the ordinance will start to take place. However, nothing has seemed to change.
The only shop that has switched from plastic bags so far seems to be UniCity (if you haven't bought your Christmas tree yet, but it from there! It's the cheapest in town). UniCity is now using paper bags. Of course, the paper is very low quality, but apparently, that's all they could find in such a short notice from the city government.
As far as changes at Central Market and Libertad, there hasn't been any. The "sando bags" the government was so ready to get rid of were already almost non-existent. Therefor, nothing has yet to change as far as environment protection.
McDonald's has also changed from plastic take away bags to using paper.
Update Dec. 3, 2012
Some changes have been made at Libertad and Central Market regarded certain types of bags. Now rice is being put in clear plastic without handles. I suggest everyone to bring their own bags when going to Libertad or Central Market!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Be Proud of Nature's Village Resort, Bacolodnons!
Nature's Village Resort has been named as one of the world's top 10 eco-friendly resorts by Agoda (a hotel booking website). Of course, the grading scale wasn't only about the environment. It was also about dining, cleanliness, and food. As well, it only used customer reviews.
Nonetheless, it's great news. In 2010, Nature's Village Resort won the ASEAN Green Star Hotel Award. Therefore, it's not exactly far-fetched to think that it deserves the honor.Sunday, November 18, 2012
Drugs in Bacolod
Every now and then you'll find an article in the newspapers or on television detailing a drug bust in the Philippines. Actually, lately it has been about once a week I find something like this.
Sadly, it is purely for show.
Everyone (OK, most people) know exactly where to get the drugs. If you ride Mandalagan or Bata jeepneys you might have even seen them buy it (either around the Plaza or at the Lagoon). It's in daylight. Everyone is around. Jeepney is full. Yet, the jeepney driver has no problem calling over his drug dealer (usually a pedicab driver) and handing him money and receiving a small piece of paper with his drugs inside over.
Of course, everyone also knows about the other locations where drugs are dealt. See pedicabs in a weird place? See tricycles in a weird place where they aren't allowed to transfer passengers? Likely they are there because they are dealing drugs. Actually, I've noticed that most pedicab drivers are doing drugs or are selling them or, at the very least, personally know someone who is dealing them.
What's sad is that no one cares. Or, at least, the government doesn't.
They put on a show for newspapers and television news programs, but in the end they do nothing about areas that have existed for years that everyone knows about.
Then, you have the problem of the rugby kids (even though many of them are actually adults). Everyone knows where they are. Everyone knows how they get it and what they use, but nothing is done. Instead, we have these homeless kids running around (and some of the girls prostituting themselves).
Nothing is done.
Bacolod government officials don't care.
Sadly, it is purely for show.
Everyone (OK, most people) know exactly where to get the drugs. If you ride Mandalagan or Bata jeepneys you might have even seen them buy it (either around the Plaza or at the Lagoon). It's in daylight. Everyone is around. Jeepney is full. Yet, the jeepney driver has no problem calling over his drug dealer (usually a pedicab driver) and handing him money and receiving a small piece of paper with his drugs inside over.
Of course, everyone also knows about the other locations where drugs are dealt. See pedicabs in a weird place? See tricycles in a weird place where they aren't allowed to transfer passengers? Likely they are there because they are dealing drugs. Actually, I've noticed that most pedicab drivers are doing drugs or are selling them or, at the very least, personally know someone who is dealing them.
What's sad is that no one cares. Or, at least, the government doesn't.
They put on a show for newspapers and television news programs, but in the end they do nothing about areas that have existed for years that everyone knows about.
Then, you have the problem of the rugby kids (even though many of them are actually adults). Everyone knows where they are. Everyone knows how they get it and what they use, but nothing is done. Instead, we have these homeless kids running around (and some of the girls prostituting themselves).
Nothing is done.
Bacolod government officials don't care.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Catholic Diocese of Bacolod: A Complete Joke
The Catholic Diocese of Bacolod is interesting in that it has no problem ignoring problems in the city of Bacolod nor the Philippines. As well, it loves to put Filipinos on a pedestal above other nationalities and constantly belittle Catholics abroad.
Catholic priests across Bacolod have lately taken it among themselves to talk about how little faith people in other countries have and how they have no spirituality. They talk about how people in other countries are going to church less and don't pray as much.
Instead of being self-righteous and talking down about others (which, in Bacolod there are enough foreigners to hate the priest for saying this), why not focus on the problems of Filipinos?
Instead of talking about how a person left the USA because there "wasn't enough faith" (which, the United States is one of the most faithful countries in the world according to various polls), why not talk about how Filipinos should work towards helping their fellow men? Tell them they should volunteer. Tell them they should donate their time and money to charities. Tell them to appreciate other cultures and learn about them before degrading them?
Why not talk about people caring for others? Hold the door for their fellow man.
Why not talk about people waiting in line to receive the Eucharist instead of pushing their way towards the front?
Why not talk about people actually being quiet in churches when there isn't mass so people can pray peacefully?
Why not talk more about people kneeling before getting in pews or crossing the alter?
Why not talk more about prayer and sacrifice?
It's to the point of ridiculous. They pump up Filipinos about their faith and ignore these issues. No, Filipinos are definitely not bad people. But they are humans. They sin just like everyone else. And just because they call themselves Catholic doesn't mean that they do everything with a Catholic mind.
The Diocese of Bacolod is a complete joke.
This is only about mass. We could also talk about the priests at San Sebastian driving around brand new SUVs and other vehicles while the church needs cleaned, pews need to be fixed, new windows should be put in place, and something needs to be done about the candle area.
They could also try to investigate the marriage process and fees San Sebastian tries to charge.
We could also talk about how churches in Bacolod charge for Baptisms and Confirmations when they should be free of charge since it is a Holy Rite. What right do Catholic churches have to deny a person their Holy Rite of receiving Baptism or Confirmation for the simple reason that they can't afford it? The same can be said about marriage.
The Diocese of Bacolod should be ashamed of themselves. They are not true "Catholics." The only time to listen to what they say is when they are doing mass but not during their sermons.
Catholic priests across Bacolod have lately taken it among themselves to talk about how little faith people in other countries have and how they have no spirituality. They talk about how people in other countries are going to church less and don't pray as much.
Instead of being self-righteous and talking down about others (which, in Bacolod there are enough foreigners to hate the priest for saying this), why not focus on the problems of Filipinos?
Instead of talking about how a person left the USA because there "wasn't enough faith" (which, the United States is one of the most faithful countries in the world according to various polls), why not talk about how Filipinos should work towards helping their fellow men? Tell them they should volunteer. Tell them they should donate their time and money to charities. Tell them to appreciate other cultures and learn about them before degrading them?
Why not talk about people caring for others? Hold the door for their fellow man.
Why not talk about people waiting in line to receive the Eucharist instead of pushing their way towards the front?
Why not talk about people actually being quiet in churches when there isn't mass so people can pray peacefully?
Why not talk more about people kneeling before getting in pews or crossing the alter?
Why not talk more about prayer and sacrifice?
It's to the point of ridiculous. They pump up Filipinos about their faith and ignore these issues. No, Filipinos are definitely not bad people. But they are humans. They sin just like everyone else. And just because they call themselves Catholic doesn't mean that they do everything with a Catholic mind.
The Diocese of Bacolod is a complete joke.
This is only about mass. We could also talk about the priests at San Sebastian driving around brand new SUVs and other vehicles while the church needs cleaned, pews need to be fixed, new windows should be put in place, and something needs to be done about the candle area.
They could also try to investigate the marriage process and fees San Sebastian tries to charge.
We could also talk about how churches in Bacolod charge for Baptisms and Confirmations when they should be free of charge since it is a Holy Rite. What right do Catholic churches have to deny a person their Holy Rite of receiving Baptism or Confirmation for the simple reason that they can't afford it? The same can be said about marriage.
The Diocese of Bacolod should be ashamed of themselves. They are not true "Catholics." The only time to listen to what they say is when they are doing mass but not during their sermons.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Prostitution in Bacolod
What's funny is that a nation of Catholics is full of so many prostitutes and nothing is done about it. Nothing is done to help them get out of their profession. Nothing is done to keep them safe. And nothing is done to keep them safe.
Just about everyone knows you can get a prostitute at the Plaza or at Goldenfields. Of course, the Plaza you pretty much have to do at night while Goldenfields is an all day free for all. Then, of course, you also have the rugby kids who are willing to prostitute themselves for a little bit of money or for drugs.
So what does the police do? About once every 6 months they round up about 20 of the prostitutes, give them HIV tests (usually a large number of them come out positive) and then send them on their way. They might receive a talking to by one of the officers (and possibly receive a couple offers).
The only reason prostitution isn't legal is because of the Catholic church. That's fine. Except if they want to keep it illegal, they should do something to help the women out.
Instead, the city does nothing. They don't have the man power to. They let them do their thing and continue to call it "bad" and "illegal".
Just about everyone knows you can get a prostitute at the Plaza or at Goldenfields. Of course, the Plaza you pretty much have to do at night while Goldenfields is an all day free for all. Then, of course, you also have the rugby kids who are willing to prostitute themselves for a little bit of money or for drugs.
So what does the police do? About once every 6 months they round up about 20 of the prostitutes, give them HIV tests (usually a large number of them come out positive) and then send them on their way. They might receive a talking to by one of the officers (and possibly receive a couple offers).
The only reason prostitution isn't legal is because of the Catholic church. That's fine. Except if they want to keep it illegal, they should do something to help the women out.
Instead, the city does nothing. They don't have the man power to. They let them do their thing and continue to call it "bad" and "illegal".
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Bacolod Earthquake 1:23PM 11/14/12
A fair sized earthquake was felt at 1:23PM and lasted for roughly 30 seconds.
Early reports state that it was also felt in Cebu. The intensity has yet to be confirmed.
1:43PM Phivolcs is stating the intensity was only a 3.0 with the epicenter at Sipalay, Negros Occidental.
1:45PM USGS says it was a 5.6 with epicenter located 4km NNW of Linaon, Philippines. (makes much more sense than Phivolcs). That's 92 kilometers southwest of Bacolod.
1:55PM USGS is calling it an intensity IV for Bacolod.
2:00PM CSEMEMSC is calling it a 5.3 with a 30 KM depth.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Emergency Vehicles Stuck in Traffic
Every rush hour there is a need for emergency vehicles to get to their destinations quickly to ensure the safety of the citizens of Bacolod. Sadly, they are not given the free way of travel by drivers.
This time, Bacolodnons cannot point blame at jeepney drivers. Actually, through my observance the jeepney drivers are the only ones to properly pull to the side of the road and leave the middle lanes for the emergency vehicles. Private vehicles, on the other hand, tend to not move at all and even attempt to get in front of the emergency vehicles.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Green Energy VS Coal Energy in the Philippines
The Visayan Daily Star is reporting today more information about the Department of Energy deciding whether to build a new coal powered plant near Bacolod City or build more green energy plants.
“If we go RE, it’s going to be more expensive source of energy, so we need to keep a balance of what we can afford…and what the environment can afford,” Petilla said.
Indeed, but it's not just about the environment. The Philippines does not regulate coal mining as much as they should. Death, cancer, and other illnesses occur due to the dust particles and poor mining practices around the country.
Monday, November 5, 2012
North Point with a Big Point
The Inquirer is breaking news about the big changes happening around Talisay City. Not only will Ayala's North Point hold some of the richest residents of the island, but it will also be home to a large commercial shopping district.
The 26,725-sq-m property will have two clusters of retail establishments. A one-story building connected to the anchor supermarket, Metro Gaisano, will be situated at the northern end of the lot while a second building will feature select retail and service concepts to address the needs of the market. There will also be a mix of dining establishments with provisions for al fresco dining.
New Plastic Ordinance
A new plastic ordinance is going into effect in Bacolod on November 23, 2012. The ordinance states that shops can no longer give out plastic bags. The article listed at Sun Star says that the city will put two people in charge of carrying out the ordinance in each barangay.
Bacolod City Councilor Em Legaspi-Ang says:
Bacolod City Councilor Em Legaspi-Ang says:
We are aware of hurricane Sandy that hit America recently. Water rose in the East Coast but it subsided right away because there was no garbage clogging their waterways, unlike in the Philippines
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