The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has established the Western Visayas Regional Task Group for El Niño that will draft and implement the Comprehensive and Integrated Action Plan to respond to the weather phenomenon. Cindy Ferrer, spokesperson for the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) in Western Visayas, said the task …
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Haze clears in Negros Oriental, Pagasa continues monitoring
The weeklong haze in Negros Oriental and other parts of the Visayas started dissipating on Monday, October 9, although the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Dumaguete City said it will continue its weather monitoring. Local Pagasa chief, Engineer Dan Caber, told the Philippine News Agency that the haze was first …
Tay Tung clinches Gametime 16-U girls volley league title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the Gametime 16-Under Girls Volleyball League held at the Court A Municipal Gymnasium in Iloilo province’s Maasin town recently. The Ian Mondia Macariola-mentored Thunderbolts squad captured the crown after defeating St. John’s Institute-Bacolod Falcons in straight sets in the gold …
Barangay Ginebra renews forward Jamie Malonzo
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jamie Malonzo will remain part of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings after agreeing to a two-year contract extension ahead of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup 2023-2024 on November 5. Barangay Ginebra governor and San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua confirmed the signing of the former De La Salle University Green …
Marcial to fight twice in pros before Paris Olympics
Now that Eumir Marcial has accomplished his goal to qualify for the Paris Olympics, he will return to the United States to stay active as a professional fighter. Marcial has booked himself a return ticket to the Summer Games via a silver medal finish in the 19th Asian Games men’s boxing. He has to …
‘Verbal tussles’ only; Campaign should not resort to violence, BSKE bets told
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reminded candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) to limit their campaigns to “verbal tussles” only. With only 10 days left before the official campaign period begins, Lacson told aspirants that their election campaign should not resort to violence. The governor expects …
NEA appraises Primelectric/NEPC-Ceneco JVA aiming to modernize power distribution in Negros
The joint venture agreement (JVA) entered between Primelectric/Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC) and Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Ceneco), which aims to promote quality service for the consumers, underwent assessment by the National Electrification Administration (NEA). Primelectric/NEPC, a sister company of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), and Ceneco presented its joint …
Over 300 NOHS students tested negative for COVID-19
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga More than 300 students of the Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) have tested negative for COVID-19 after undergoing swab tests. This comes after an increase in the number of students who have fallen ill was observed. In a radio interview, NOHS Medical Officer III, Shila Blancia, said most students …
City to probe ‘overpriced’ chicken inasal
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government will investigate the alleged overpriced chicken inasal (grilled chicken) being sold at one of the kiosks in this year’s MassKara Festival. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said they received a complaint that chicken inasal was sold at P180 per piece, higher than the price last year at P120 to …
NFA calls on Negros farmers to avail of higher palay buying price
The National Food Authority (NFA) is encouraging rice farmers in Negros Occidental to avail of the higher buying price of palay (unhusked rice) of P23 per kilogram being offered by the government. Glenda Gonzales-Paz, provincial manager of NFA-Negros Occidental, said yesterday they are procuring palay in all buying stations across the province. The P23 …