Along with the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) recently announcing plans to ensure Negros is powered by “100 percent clean, reliable renewable energy,” officials have also guaranteed, through their efforts, “stable and reliable power” on the island. “EDC geothermal power plants ensure that Negros consumers get stable and reliable power in the island while the power …
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Governor challenges SRA over P2B allocation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently challenged Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) officials regarding the P2 billion allocation for the Sugar Industry Development Act (SIDA) and questioned how the appropriation will be spent. The governor raised the issue after the Senate conducted a public hearing last week over allegations SRA …
MassKara Festival to launch next month
Tajanlangit: The festival is a ‘player on the world stage’ According to Silver MassKara Festival Organization (SMFO) festival director Eli Tajanlangit, this year’s MassKara Festival will launch next month, September 8, in order to unveil a “major art installation,” which he described as “something like memorial to the festival.” “We will also unveil the logo …
Emily Yanson slammed on social media
Legal counsel deems Ceres Mart closures ‘illegal’ By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Following the back and forth between Yanson family matriarch Olivia Yanson and her daughter, Emily Yanson, surrounding the closure of the Ceres Mart location at the Ceres Bus Liner North Terminal, social media has been critical of the younger Yanson claiming she failed …
Ceres FC delivers another convincing win over Air Force FC
By Adrian Stewart Co Following their 5-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League last week, the Negrense club continued their undefeated streak with a 3-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC last Saturday at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. In their previous meeting, Ceres FC put in a …
UST, AdMU win in the Collegiate Conference
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) both earned wins over the weekend in the Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference. UST scored a 25-18, 25-13, 25-21 sweep over Lyceum of the Philippines University; while AdMU pulled out a 25-16, 22-25, 25-13, 25-20 over Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Rookie …
San Miguel chases ‘Grand Slam’
After capturing the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup last week, the San Miguel Beermen are aiming for the “Grand Slam” with the upcoming 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup, which is scheduled to begin on September 20. “We’re targeting another championship,” said San Miguel head coach Leo Austria. “Wala nang pupuntahan kami kung hindi doon sa ‘Grand …
NCAA Season 95: Senior Men’s Basketball
Benilde suffers first loss De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde was dealt their first loss of the ongoing 95th NCAA men’s basketball season after recently falling 74-71 to Lyceum of the Philippines University at the San Juan Arena. Jaycee Marcelino top-scored for Lyceum with 23 points, while Mike Nzeusseu added a double-double off 17 points …
2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference
Cignal HD, F2 Logistics take last semifinal slots The Cignal HD Spikers and F2 Logistics Cargo Movers earned the last two 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference semifinal spots over the weekend. The Petron Blaze Spikers and Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy entered the semifinals last week. Cignal secured a 25-15, 17-25, 25-18, 25-22 win over the …
When inherited wealth can destroy a family
The betrayal of family stings worse than all others. It breaks a secret code. Why do family run businesses, but so often fail to transition to the next generation? Why are siblings frequently riven with intrigue, machinations, conspiracies and deep-seated hatred? One of the top stories that circulated in the business community the past few weeks …