By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense netter Susmita Ramos scored a golden double in the women’s event of the Province of Iloilo Badminton Tournament on Sunday at the Iloilo Sports Complex. Ramos, a varsity player of the University of the Philippines, captured the women’s singles championship after defeating fellow Negrense Mia Manguilimotan of De La Salle …
Monthly Archives: December 2021
3ID teams up with reservists, LGUs in helping typhoon victims
The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division through its infantry brigades and battalions has teamed up with the Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) in collaboration with local government units (LGUs) and concerned government agencies in helping communities in Western and Central Visayas devastated by Typhoon “Odette.”.Top Stories A total of 43 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response …
Supply of dressed chicken affected after ‘Odette’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The supply of dressed chicken in Negros Occidental will likely be affected following the onslaught of super typhoon “Odette” and with just two days before Christmas eve. According to Negros Occidental provincial veterinarian, Dr. Renante Decena, the province’s chicken industry was badly hit with an estimated one million chicken believed …
‘Odette’ slows down vax drive in NegOcc
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga campaign Super typhoon “Odette” has not only devastated Negros Occidental but it also affected the province’s vaccination program against COVID-19. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said the vaccination drive had slowed down with the province only inoculating about 55 percent of the target population. Tumimbang said they should have …
Duterte visits typhoon-hit southern Negros
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Negros Occidental yesterday afternoon and immediately visited the typhoon-hit area of Kabankalan City. Upon arrival in Kabankalan City, Duterte held a meeting with local leaders in order to discuss recovery plans. Duterte was accompanied by several key officials from various government agencies such as Secretary …
‘Odette’ death toll in NegOcc climbs to 34 PDRRMC records almost P6-B in damages
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The death toll from super typhoon “Odette” which devastated southern Negros Occidental last week has risen to 34, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) data showed yesterday. It is however believed that the death toll could be as higher as 38 as some of the fatalities recorded by …
Chill it out, take it slow
Thus, let’s not be rash in our thoughts, words and deeds in reacting to what we are having now. Let’s restrain ourselves from giving in to ideas and pieces of information that are thrown to us in abundance, thanks but no thanks to our modern communication technologies. The expressions are part of the lyrics …
More leeway for our schools
Recently, the Senate ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the 2022 budget, which we sponsored as Chairman of the Committee on Finance. Soon it will be transmitted to the Executive, with enough time for the President to affix his signature before the year ends. Following the clear mandate from our Constitution, our education sector …
Iloilo enters MPBL Invitational q’finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo United Royals turned back Caloocan Excellence, 80-69, to clinch a seat into the 2021 Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational quarterfinals on Sunday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. John Mahari stepped up on offense for the United Royals with 16 points, while Donald Gumaru chipped in 10 …
2021 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP Tenorio carries Ginebra past Phoenix
By Adrian Stewart Co LA Tenorio unloaded clutch triples as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings pulled off a 125-121 win over Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday night at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Tenorio converted a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter to send the match into overtime before …