By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga At least 53 sea turtle hatchlings were released after they were discovered in a beach resort at Barangay Nauhang in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City yesterday morning. Edsel Toledo, Bantay Dagat Task Force coordinator, said at around 2:00 a.m. yesterday, 63-year-old Rodolfo Lejarso, a staff of the Saka-Saka Beach Resort, …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
No more PPP negotiations for Burgos Market
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government has ruled out its earlier plan for the construction of the new Burgos Market through a public-private partnership (PPP). Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, during a press conference yesterday, said the city government’s plan for the Burgos Market construction will not push through because the private lot owner …
Bacolod to break ground on more 4PH housing projects next month
The Bacolod City government is expected to break ground on additional condominium-type housing projects under the Pambansang Pabahay Sa Pilipino Housing Program (4PH) project in the middle of February. Aside from the initial Yuhum Residences, which is underway in Barangay Vista Alegre, two other sites have been identified, including Barangay Banago and Estefania. The Yuhum …
Stricter security plans, minus signal shutdown set at Dinagyang fest
Iloilo City will implement stricter security measures during the highlights of the 2024 Dinagyang Festival from January 27 to 28 without imposing signal shutdown as requested by the Philippine National Police (PNP). “It will be very strict,” Mayor Jerry Treñas said during a press conference yesterday. He said he might issue an executive order that prohibits the …
OTC assures enough PUVs in unconsolidated routes by Feb. 1
The Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) assured yesterday that there would be enough public utility vehicles (PUVs) operating all routes nationwide, including those without unconsolidated jeepneys, by February 1. OTC chair Andy Ortega said replacing PUVs that do not comply with the consolidation requirement of the government is a top priority of the Department …
Phoenix eliminates Meralco, advances to PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters survived another endgame meltdown to defeat the Meralco Bolts, 88-84, in the do-or-die quarterfinals of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday night, January 21. Holding to a 77-62 lead after three quarters, the …
Howard carries Strong Group-PH past Homenetmen
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Strong Group Athletics-Philippines banked on Dwight Howard’s dominant inside presence to defeat Homenetmen of Lebanon, 104-95, in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship at the Al-Nasr Sports Club yesterday (Philippine time). The former Los Angeles Lakers center made 12 of his 13 field goal attempts to finish with 32 …
NBA: Nuggets roll past Wizards as Jokic pours in 42
Nikola Jokic scored 42 points on 15-of-20 shooting and pulled down 12 rebounds, and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the struggling Washington Wizards, 113-104, yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic, who had eight assists, is shooting 74.6 percent from the field in the last 12 games, leading Denver to eight wins in that span. Michael Porter, …
Fostering unity; Sugar industry leaders collaborate to address concerns
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Leaders of various sugar groups in the country gathered to devise strategies and mechanisms in a significant move towards fostering unity within the sugar industry. The collective effort comes in response to the government’s approval of direct sugar purchases from farmers at a premium price. Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) head …
41 NegOcc villages receive P8.2-M worth of dev’t projects
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the turnover of P8.2 million worth of financial assistance to 41 barangays across the province for the implementation of local projects. Each barangay received P200,000 in funds. Among the projects lined up by the 41 villages include the construction or improvement works …