By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A farm laborer is currently facing jail time after he allegedly shot and killed his son during a heated argument in Barangay Cabagnaan in La Castellana, Negros Occidental. Police identified the fatality as 25-year-old Romulo Roto, Jr., a resident of the said place. La Castellana police investigation revealed that the …
Monthly Archives: February 2021
On the frontline
Dr. Dongari-Bagtzoglou has been studying oral candidiasis for over 20 years. It is a two-way street. It is common knowledge these days that good oral health means good overall health. That is, a healthy mouth reflects a healthy body. Dentists might be the first to notice ailments. They may, for example, detect symptoms of diseases. …
Forever young and new
It’s love that is a participation of God’s love for us that will keep us forever young and new. It will keep us fervent amid the vagaries of life, strong and focused and with good fighting spirit as we go through the ravages of life. Though we cannot avoid aging and getting old, we have …
Ilonggo dancers dominate online dance competition
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo dancers from the Matias Balbastro Dance Academy-Philippines showed their wares during the 3rd Central Luzon Central Ball ’21 held online over the weekend. Zoe Alexandria Lanceta of the West Visayas State University captured three gold medals in the Juvenile category of the Juvenile C Female, Solo Chachacha and Solo Jive. John Kevin …
CJ Perez on trade to SMB: ‘Whatever happens, happens’
By Adrian Stewart Co Jaymar “CJ” Perez refused to dwell on his stunning trade to the San Miguel Beermen (SMB) from TerraFirma Dyip last week as he focuses on his Gilas Pilipinas stint in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier later this month. The Pangasinan-native said that he was not yet informed by either the …
Jokić fires 47, Nuggets mute streaking Jazz
By Adrian Stewart Co Nikola Jokić heated up on offense as Denver Nuggets halted Utah Jazz’s winning run with a 128-117 beating in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Sunday night (Monday in the Philippines) at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Jokić waxed hot in the opening half where he drained 33 points. The Serbian …
PSA’s PhilSys Step 2 registration starts February
The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Step 2 Registration of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for Bacolod City and Negros Occidental will start this month. The PSA Step 2 Registration is the validation of supporting documents and capturing of biometric information at registration centers. The PSA has started the gradual and small-scale basis registration on January …
NegOcc hog raisers present alternatives to resolve issues
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Hog raisers in Negros Occidental have presented several alternatives to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson in order to solve several issues plaguing the local hog industry. Provincial veterinarian Dr. Renante Decena said one of the problems being faced by local hog producers is the rising cost of feeds. Because of this …
More vendors displaced by road-clearing ops get P5K aid
The Bacolod City government has set aside an additional P2.04 million for the P5,000 cash assistance for each of the 408 vendors displaced by the ongoing road-clearing operations. The first 78 vendors received their cash assistance last Friday, January 29. The rest will receive theirs within this week. Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor El Cid …
BELMONT HOTEL BORACAY 2.2 MEGA SALE
THIS IS BIG: The much-awaited 2.2 #MegaSale is here! Snag as much as 80% off Belmont Hotel Boracay’s room accommodations from February 2 to 6, 2021 on the link below. (Deluxe Room for Two) Php 2,064 per room per night Booking period: February 2-6, 2021 Stay period valid until June 30, 2021 *Terms and conditions …