By Adrian Stewart Co Gregory Slaughter had a huge defensive stop as NorthPort Batang Pier escaped with a 91-88 win against Rain or Shine (ROS) Elasto Painters in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Clinging to a 91-88 lead with two seconds left in …
Monthly Archives: September 2021
3ID gets new commander
The new commander of the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division (3ID) based in Jamindan, Capiz will assume office starting tomorrow. Army Major General Benedict Arevalo, the former commander of 301st Infantry Brigade based in Camp Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo and 303rd Infantry Brigade based in Negros Occidental, will take over after several days that Brigadier General Noel …
NNNP suspends major trekking activities
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP) has ordered the suspension of major trekking activities due to the presence of insurgents in some parts of the hinterlands of Negros Occidental. In a special order signed by Engineer Joan Nathaniel Gerangaya, NNNP Protected Area Superintendent, they are temporarily suspending trekking activities in …
Sagay City fire razes 2 houses, 10 stores
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga An early Sunday morning fire gutted at least two houses and 10 stores at Corner Katalbas-Osmeña St., Barangay Poblacion I in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Fire Inspector Rodney Nadal, acting city fire marshal, said they received a fire call around 2:44 a.m. The firefighters arrived two minutes later. The fire …
NegOcc seeks DOH nod to open 3 field hospitals
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental is currently seeking permission from the Department of Health (DOH) for the construction of three field hospitals to address the effect of COVID-19 in the province. Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said they are proposing for a 1,000-bed capacity for the province. The present quarantine …
Be unitive, not divisive
I didn’t realize that a joke video I shared sometime ago on social media would resonate with so many people. It was about a fellow who wondered why a wife rushed to cremate her husband when he only started to have a fever. Some people told me that with couples under lockdown, some tension and …
Sipalay City joins Int’l Coastal Clean-up observance
The local government unit (LGU) of Sipalay City in Negros Occidental joined the observance of the International Coastal Clean-up yesterday at the city’s Barangay Nauhang. This year’s international clean-up day is anchored on the theme, “Fighting for Trash-free Seas” that aims to give priority to ocean conservancy. This is a way of educating people to …
New York cockfighting bettors: ‘Sirang sira na ang buhay namin’
“Oh, it’s not really gambling when you never lose.” – Jennifer Aniston Cockfighting online has destroyed the life of many Filipinos not only here in New York, but also in other countries with large number of OFWs (overseas Filipino workers). This was lamented by a certain “Butchoy,” a 63-year-old retired Philippine Army captain, who now …
ERC help sought on power rate hike, damaged NGCP cable
Bacolod City government has made an appeal before the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to immediately look into the increase in power rates in service areas under the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco). Mayor Evelio Leonardia also sought the help of ERC chairperson Agnes Devanadera regarding the damaged portion of the submarine cable of the National …
Truck knocks out telco poles along Araneta Street
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A portion of Araneta Street in Bacolod City was temporarily closed off to traffic yesterday after a container truck accidentally knocked out several telecom poles in the area. Authorities identified the driver of the truck as 49-year-old Jose Guardiano. Based on information released by Barangay Singcang-Airport captain Rosinie Distrito on …