Volleyball star Bea de Leon still feels a whirlwind of emotions after her move from the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to the Creamline Cool Smashers in the offseason of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). De Leon has a shared history with fellow middle blocker Maddie Madayag, beginning with their college triumphs with the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
‘Where’s P5 billion?’ Sugar Council asserts SRA’s SO has provision for importation
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The ongoing debate surrounding the sugar industry took a sharp turn as the Sugar Council challenged the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) over the whereabouts of the pledged P5 billion and the proposed sugar importation. In the latest statement by the Confederation of Sugar Producers Association, Inc. (Confed), they asserted that the …
PHO to help NegOcc LGUs, DepEd address teenage pregnancy
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) said it will help local government units (LGUs) and the local schools division of the Department of Education (DepEd) address the growing number of teenage pregnancies in the province. PHO head Dr. Girlie Pinongan said the LGUs are actively strengthening their campaign …
Egg prices in NegOcc decline amid oversupply
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The price of eggs being sold in various markets in Negros Occidental is declining amid oversupply. Provincial Veterinary Office head Dr. Placeda Lemana said the price of large-sized eggs has dropped by five centavos per piece. However, the prices of small-, medium- and extra large-sized eggs have increased by …
El Niño-hit NegOcc farmers to receive P2,500 aid each
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said farmers who have been affected by the dry spell will each receive P2,500 cash assistance from the provincial government. Lacson acknowledges that the assistance would not be enough, as he hopes that it could still help the affected farmers. He also ordered …
Bacolod eyes more accredited towing firms
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City government expects more towing companies will be accredited. Councilor Al Victor Espino, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committee on laws, ordinances and good government, said officials from three towing service companies went to his office to secure requirements for accreditation. Espino said they are proposing to extend …
Pick-up truck hits woman dead
By Jen Baylon A 53-year-old woman was killed while two others were injured after being hit by a pick-up truck on Araneta Street in front of the South Bacolod General Hospital in Bacolod City’s Barangay Pahanocoy on Tuesday night, February 6. The fatality was identified as Analiza Cobrador, while the injured were Liza Cobrador …
Panay-Guimaras bridge to be completed by 2028
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is targeting to complete the first segment of the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) bridges project before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s term in 2028. This was disclosed by DPWH Regional Director Sonny Boy O. Oropel, in an interview, during the recent groundbreaking ceremony of the …
Magnolia outduels SMB in PBA finals Game 3
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots went to their defensive game as they prevailed over the San Miguel Beermen (SMB), 88-80, in Game 3 of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, February 7. Andy Mark Barroca led the way for the Hotshots with …
Negrense Pillado, NUNS force do-or-die game in UAAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Thomas Pillado delivered timely points as the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups edged the Adamson University Baby Falcons, 67-64, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 high school basketball finals at San Juan Arena on Wednesday, February 7. The former Bacolod Tay Tung High School and Hua …