The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals yesterday (Philippine time) by routing Boston, 103-84, and denying the Celtics a historic comeback from down 3-0 in the series. Jimmy Butler had 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 rebounds to spark Miami, which will visit Denver on …
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Bacolod tightens borders; City task force strengthens anti-ASF measures
By Mae Singuay and Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After logging two African swine fever (ASF) cases from a backyard piggery in Bacolod City’s Barangay Taculing last week, the city task force has strengthened border control and monitoring measures to prevent the spread of hog illness. Task force head, city legal officer Romeo Carlos Ting, Jr. said they are strictly implementing Memorandum …
Lechon sales unaffected despite ASF threat
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Lechon (roast pig) sales in Bacolod City remain unaffected, despite the city being tagged as a “red zone” for African swine fever (ASF) after logging its first cases last week. Bobby Badayos, leader of a lechon vendors association in Bacolod, said the sales of the popular Filipino pork delicacy remain normal …
Bacolod showcases 320-meter chicken ‘inasal’ grilling station
Bacolod City’s famous chicken dish was laid out on a 320-meter-long grilling station along the main road of a commercial area, cooked by some 70 concessionaires, to culminate the three-day Chicken Inasal Festival on Sunday night, May 28. The grilling event, which showcased 3,000 sticks of various chicken parts, can be considered the longest in …
Man hacked at birthday party
By Mae Singuay A man was injured after he was allegedly hacked at a birthday party. Alpel Lugay, 32 years old, of Barangay Paghumayan in Negros Occidental’s Calatrava town, was allegedly stabbed by 47-year-old Laurencio Bogias. The incident occurred at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 28 in the town’s Barangay Malatas. Police said the victim …
Bacolod Inasal festival ‘generally peaceful’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) reported yesterday morning that this year’s Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival was “generally peaceful.” BCPO spokesperson, Police Lt. Colonel Sherlock Gabana said no major incidents happened during the three-day festivities which wrapped up on Sunday night, May 28. Gabana thanked the public for their cooperation, …
Heavy rains force class suspension in 3 NegOr towns, Siquijor
At least three towns in Negros Oriental and the entire province of Siquijor suspended classes yesterday due to heavy rains. Mayor Jonah Pat Aviles of Negros Oriental’s Zamboanguita town, issued an executive order as early as Sunday, May 28, declaring the suspension of classes at all levels, both private and public, due to heavy rains …
Negrense Soyud carries Phoenix past Meralco
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters showed its steadiness in the endgame to score a 100-93 victory over Meralco Bolts in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, May 28. After seeing their double-digit lead turned to an 88-all count, the Fuel Masters got …
UNBL: Royal Star bags open tourney title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Royal Star Trading ruled the 1st United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Open Tournament after an 87-71 beating of University of St. La Salle Bacolod (USLS)-Fyr Fyter at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gymnasium in Bacolod City on Sunday, May 28. Saldy Macabato spearheaded the offense for the Royal …
FILOIL ECOOIL CUP: La Salle staves off Ateneo in preseason clash
De La Salle University (DLSU) rekindled its rivalry with Ateneo de Manila University and bested the Blue Eagles for their eighth straight win, 72-59, in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup in San Juan City on Sunday, May 28. After a tight first half, the Green Archers banked on a 23-13 third quarter and broke away …