Power transmission operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) warns of thin power supply this summer due to higher demand in the new normal, and highlights the need for policies to supporting demand side management to ensure adequate power during the upcoming presidential elections in May. The Department of Energy (DOE) forecasted a total …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
SM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR SY 2022-2023 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS
Aside from free tuition, SM Foundation occasionally brings scholars together for learning and teambuilding, such as this pre-pandemic get together at the SM Mall of Asia. SM’s College Scholarship Program is open once more for students entering college this school year (SY) 2022-2023. SM Foundation is inviting incoming college freshmen to apply for a shot …
PRO-6 needs 200 more policemen
The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) is recruiting 200 new policemen this year. Those interested may apply online via the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Registration Application System, according to Police Colonel Luther Lugo, chief of Regional Recruitment and Selection Unit (RRSU). “Applicants can submit their personal data sheets through online. And we are now strictly …
NegOcc guv bucks fast craft ‘no vax, no travel’ proposal
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has voiced out his opposition to fast craft operators’ proposal to enforce a “no vaccination, no travel” policy, stating that all inbound travelers will still be required to submit a negative RT-PCR test result. According to Lacson, he prefers a safer approach, pointing out …
‘AstraZeneca boosts immune response vs Omicron’
Preliminary data from an ongoing safety and immunogenicity trial indicated that the AstraZeneca vaccine increases antibody response against the COVID-19 Omicron variant when given as a booster. This was disclosed by Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical and data analysis of the Bacolod City Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF). Sorongon said the increased response was …
Beware of our mental reservations
Mental reservations are hidden, unexpressed thoughts that accompany our reactions to things, our statements and affirmations. They are simply kept in our mind for some reason. If the reason is good, like these thoughts are kept hidden out of charity and prudence, then they are good. But if they simply are negative and critical, then …
The need for improved testing
Clearly, the pandemic is not yet over. And if we are to ever get ahead and manage this crisis, it is critical that we do all that is needed to ramp up our testing capacity, alongside other interventions related to treating and tracing. Ever since COVID-19 cases started to surge with the coming of …
Jaja Santiago, Saitama sweep Kurobe in Japan V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jaja Santiago and Saitama Ageo Medics completed a weekend sweep of Kurobe AquaFairies with a 25-14, 26-24, 25-12 triumph in the 2021-2022 Japan V.League Division 1 women’s tournament on Sunday at the Saiden Chemical Arena. The Filipina reinforcement made her presence felt anew with 10 points, on six attacks and four …
Negrense Soyud, Aklanon Palomata join PLDT in 2022 PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Christine Joy “Eli” Soyud and Aklanon Dell Palomata will spearhead the revamped PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2022 Premier Volleyball League (PVL), which is being targeted to start next month. The Bago City, Negros Occidental-native Soyud formalized her return with the High Speed Hitters after serving as one of …
Ceres begins implementing ‘no vax, no ride’ policy
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), which operates the Ceres Liner passenger buses in Negros Occidental, has begun implementing the “no vaccine, no ride” policy of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), which aims to protect commuters against COVID-19. Jade Seballos, VTI media relations officer, said all passengers are now required to …