By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The COVID-19 allocated beds of the Emergency Department of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) in Bacolod City reached its maximum capacity last Saturday, September 11. In an advisory released by the hospital, the situation at the hospital is currently fluid and there is a slow turnover of …
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Virtual European Higher Education Fair 2021 offers Filipino youth the chance to go higher
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the quest for learning and the pursue of higher education continues. Together with the EU Member States’ Embassies and education services and Institutes, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines will be hosting the second Virtual European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) on October 1-2, 2021, …
Fleek Paves The Way For The Convergence Of Lifestyle And Technology Products By Introducing The 1st Intelligent Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses
Fleek makes its way to the technology world with its first product: the Intelligent Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses, with its goal of providing easier audio access from your phone. The Intelligent Bluetooth Audio Driving Sunglasses will serve as Fleek’s first offering as it makes its debut as the Philippines’ brand new, high-end lifestyle technology company, aiming …
NegOcc celebrates 76th Negros Island Victory Day
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and provincial officials led the celebration of 76th Negros Island Victory Day held at the Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon yesterday. It was also attended by the members of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines – Negros Occ. Chapter, non-government organizations, government agencies, and capitol employees. This yearly event is a …
‘Jolina’ agriculture damage hits P299-M
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD) assured the Negrenses yesterday morning that the recent earthquakes experienced in the southern part of the province, particularly near Sipalay City, are normal. PDMPD head Zeaphard Caelian made the statement after a total of 13 earthquakes were recorded between August 18 …
NegOcc declares Hidilyn Diaz ‘adopted daughter’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The provincial government of Negros Occidental will give tribute to Hidilyn Francisco Diaz, the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist, who is expected to arrive in Bacolod City today. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said Diaz is now an adopted daughter of the province by virtue of the resolution passed by the …
Rommel Ynion wanted to buy my book ‘Plato’s Republic’ for $500
Plato describes in the book an ideal City in which a wise philosopher such as Socrates (about to be executed by Athens, here) would rule. Scholars concur that Plato authored 36 dialogues. The Republic is thought to have been written in what is called Plato’s middle period. “If there’s a book you really want to …
Mga Pilipino, naghihirap pero mga pulitiko, Halalan 2022 ang pinaghahandaan
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “Kung hindi na kayo makikinig sa tinig ng Diyos at hindi na kayo susunod sa Kaniyang mga utos, padadalhan Niya kayo ng mga sumpa… Patuloy kayong gigipitin, pagnanakawan at sasamsaman ng inyong mga ari-arian at darambungin ang iyong yaman, ngunit walang sasaklolo sa inyo.” (Deuteronomio 28:15, 29, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** …
2021 PBA PHILIPPINE CUP | Phoenix cools down Terrafirma
By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters halted Terrafirma Dyip with a 96-84 beating in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Jason Perkins drilled 28 points, including 20 in the first two quarters, while Vic Manuel added 18 markers as the Fuel …
Alex Eala advances to US Open girls q’finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Alex Eala recovered from a set down to beat Michaela Laki of Greece, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, in the 2021 US Open girls singles round-of-16 on Wednesday (Thursday in the Philippines) at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Eala struggled with her shots early before catching up …