A man was stabbed to death by two suspects at Barangay Mansalanao in Negros Occidental’s La Castellana town on Sunday, June 4. Dennis Cornelio was dead on arrival at a hospital, La Castellana police said. The suspects — Willie and Rodgie Hilado, residents of the village’s Hda. Montinola — had heated arguments with the victim …
Monthly Archives: June 2023
DA alerts farmers, LGUs vs. drought-related pests, diseases
The Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6) alerted local government units (LGUs) and farmers of diseases and pests infesting crops amid the occurrence of the El Niño phenomenon. Engineer Jose Albert Barrogo, DA regional officer-in-charge, said the extended drought period, high heat intensity, and limited supply of water may favor the incidence of …
Beermen overpowers Ginebra in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO San Miguel Beermen displayed its offensive firepower from start to finish to waylaid Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 90-78, in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday night, June 4. Terrence Romeo led the way with 21 points, three rebounds, three assists, and …
Tolentino heads to Iloilo, Lucero traded to Nueva Ecija
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo United Royals-Cocolife upgraded its frontcourt with the acquisition of forward Vince Tolentino at the start of the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) trading period. The United Royals secured the services of Tolentino from defending champion Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in exchange for guard Aldeo Lucero, according to team …
NBA: Heat rally to beat Nuggets, level finals at 1-1
The Miami Heat handed the Denver Nuggets their first home defeat of the playoffs yesterday (Philippine time), surging in the fourth quarter for a 111-108 victory that leveled the NBA finals at one game apiece. Gabe Vincent scored 23 points and Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo scored 21 points apiece for Miami, who withstood …
‘For better service’: MORE Power inks JVA with Ceneco, local execs show support
By Mae Singuay “This is more than anything. It is really to deliver better service for the consumers.” Those were the words of Roel Castro, president of Primelectric Holdings Inc., a sister company of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), during the signing of a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Central Negros Electric …
P4-M aid alloted for raisers affected by hog deaths
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government has alloted an initial P4 million as financial assistance for hog raisers who lost pigs due to hog cholera and African swine fever. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said they are currently looking at giving P2,000 for each affected hog raisers. They still have to re-assess who …
No private armies in Negros Occidental, says PNP official
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson welcomed on Friday, June 2, the confirmation from the Philippine National Police (PNP) that no private armed groups exist in the province. “I really asked because it is the concern of the President [Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.] to make sure that there are no private armies, especially that the barangay …
Man gunned down in Himamaylan
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A man was shot to death by still unidentified gunmen at Barangay Carabalan in Negros Occidental’s Himamaylan City late Friday night, June 2. Michael Soledad, 36 years old, a resident of the said place, was in a drinking session with friends inside his home when two unidentified gunmen approached his wife, Himamaylan …
Power consumers who pay on time can claim bill deposit refund
Consumers who religiously paid their electric bill for the last 36 months can claim a refund of their bill deposit, according to an official of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). ERC Commissioner Alexis Lumbatan said being prompt in settling electric bills is one of the two ways consumers can demand a refund. The other is …