(First of two parts) As we collectively navigate the threshold into 2024, let us look back at the stories and events that shaped Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental in 2023, a journey to ponder the narratives as we await for the unwritten pages of the year ahead. Degamo slay Negros Oriental Governor Roel …
Monthly Archives: December 2023
On ‘blue alert’; NegOcc PDRRMO on alert for New Year revelry
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) has been placed on “blue alert” status ahead of the New Year’s Day celebrations. Irene Bel Ploteña, Provincial Disaster Management Program Division head, said all of their ambulances have now been pre-positioned across the province to respond to emergencies that may …
Sagay City launches lobster breeding program
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The local government of Sagay City in Negros Occidental has launched a breeding program for a rare breed of lobster in the Sagay Marine Reserve. The project, led by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), aims to help replenish local stocks of lobster on the island. The two …
Bacolod village to disallow roadside parking
By Mae Singuay A village in Bacolod City will strictly implement the “no parking” policy on two- and one-lane roads starting January 8 next year. “Istrikto na kita nga magdumili kag mag-implementar sang no parking policy, 24 hours a day, except kun temporary parking lang sa pila ka minutos,” Barangay Singcang-Airport chief Caesar Distrito …
Celebrate safely: How to avoid holiday hazards
It has been part of the Filipino tradition to use firecrackers and ear-piercing fireworks in welcoming the New Year to ward off bad luck and bring in more blessings. However, these firecrackers and fireworks have also been a major cause of fireworks-related injury and fire incidents in the past years. The Department of Health (DOH) …
NegOcc incurs hog industry losses, cited for peace efforts
It was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Negros Occidental as the province received national recognition for its outstanding local initiatives under the leadership of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, but also suffered unprecedented losses in its multi-billion hog industry due to diseases. Local peace efforts In early December, Lacson, who chairs the …
Amer parts ways with Blackwater, heads to free agency
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Veteran point guard Baser Amer is heading to the free agency market starting New Year’s Day, after deciding not to renew his contract with the Blackwater Bossing. According to Amer’s agent, Danny Espiritu, he is in the process of securing the release papers of the former San Beda University Red …
Kai Sotto looks forward to help Yokohama in B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino center Kai Sotto is excited about contributing to the Yokohama B-Corsairs’ success in the remaining games of the 2023-2024 Japan B.League Division 1 schedule. The 7-foot-3 Gilas Pilipinas center expresses immense gratitude for the opportunity extended by Yokohama, especially considering his return from a back injury he sustained while …
NBA: Balanced scoring propels Lakers past Hornets
Anthony Davis scored 26 points with eight rebounds and four blocks, LeBron James added 17 points with 11 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers earned a much-needed 133-112 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets yesterday (Philippine time). Rui Hachimura scored 17 points in just his fourth start of the season, as the Lakers won for the third time …
‘Cause for alarm’; BFP-Bacolod: String of fire incidents ‘alarming’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod City was alarmed over a string of fire incidents that struck the city this month. In a radio interview yesterday morning, BFP-Bacolod Fire Marshal, Chief Inspector Stephen Jardeleza, said they have recorded 16 fire incidents this month — nine were caused by electrical …