By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed that the Negros Island Region (NIR) might not be pursued under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. due to the delay in advancing the bill in the Senate. Lacson said the funding for NIR has always been the primary issue in the advancement of Senate Bill …
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Kin of former RPA-ABB rebels in Negros get P1-M educational aid
The Negros Occidental provincial government has released P1 million in educational assistance to 200 next-of-kin of former Revolutionary Proletarian Army – Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) rebels during a ceremonial turnover held at the Negros Residences in Bacolod City on Tuesday afternoon, November 21. In a statement yesterday, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson assured the continued …
Bacolod to showcase best of local food in DOT’s PH Experience Program
Bacolod City will highlight the best of its local cuisine during the launch of The Philippine Experience: Culture, Heritage and Arts Program (PEP) of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in the city with Secretary Christina Frasco on November 29. Councilor Jason Villarosa, chairman of the committee on tourism at the city council, said in …
IED components dug up amid sustained anti-insurgency ops
Police operatives have recovered components of an improvised explosive device (IED) in a remote mountain village in Negros Oriental’s Sta. Catalina town, as a result of sustained operations against the communist New People’s Army (NPA). Lt. Stephen Polinar, public information officer and deputy chief of the Police Community Affairs and Development Unit of the Negros Oriental Police …
DA allots P161.6-M aid to 32-K rice farmers in NegOr
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted more than P161.6 million in cash assistance to 32,337 rice farmers in Negros Oriental in anticipation of the adverse effects of the El Niño phenomenon next year. Alejandro Rafal, DA-Negros Oriental Agricultural Program Coordinating Officer, told the Philippine News Agency on Monday, November 20, that the amount is …
NIA opens ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo’ in Negros Oriental town
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) launched its Kadiwa ng Pangulo program in Negros Oriental’s Sibulan town, with several farmer groups from different towns and cities taking part in the activity. Engineer Helen Lacpao, NIA-Negros Oriental Satellite Office head, urged the public to support local products and local farmers to improve their living conditions. “Kadiwa …
Azkals-Indonesia FIFA match ends in draw
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine men’s football team settled for a 1-1 draw with Indonesia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Tuesday night, November 21. Patrick Reichelt struck first for the Azkals as Kevin Ingreso found him all alone and chipped the ball past …
Andrada steers San Beda past Lyceum in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Yukien Andrada had another blazing offensive game as the San Beda University Red Lions walloped the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates, 74-56, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Tuesday night, November 21. The 6-foot-5 forward caught fire …
Cavs blow 18-point lead, still get best of 76ers in OT
Darius Garland scored 32 points, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley recorded double-doubles as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied after squandering an 18-point lead to beat the host Philadelphia 76ers, 122-119, in overtime in an NBA in-season tournament game yesterday (Philippine time). Allen had the last of his 26 points on a go-ahead basket with 18 …
Megastar Sharon Cuneta proves that her Dear Heart is in show business
With a career that spans decades, Megastar Sharon Cuneta has shown that thriving in a highly competitive industry requires more than talent. It also demands self-reinvention and continuous learning. “I have always embraced change and viewed it as an opportunity to do better in my profession and reach out to more people,” said Sharon who …