Rare lobsters now find a breeding home in the waters of the Sagay Marine Reserve (SMR) as the local government of Sagay launches the pioneering lobster spawning project in Negros Island. Two rare breeds of lobster varieties — spiny lobster types, which are tiger lobster (Panulirus ornatus) and live bamboo lobster (Panulirus versicolor) — …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena, San-en dominate Shimane
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and the San-en NeoPhoenix cruised to a lopsided 103-71 victory over the Shimane Susanoo Magic in the Japan B.League Division 1 at the Hamamatsu Arena on Saturday night, February 3. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star tallied 15 points, four rebounds and two …
Justin Brownlee now eligible to play for Gilas Pilipinas
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Naturalized player Justin Brownlee is cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the first window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers later this month, according to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). SBP president Al Panlilio said FIBA has issued a notice of charge to Brownlee, proposing a three-month period …
LeBron James won’t ask to leave Lakers —agent
LeBron James will not seek a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent said, after speculation over the 39-year-old superstar’s future. “LeBron won’t be traded, and we aren’t asking to be,” the player’s agent Rich Paul told ESPN. Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player James signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers in …
Human rights violations? CHR: 45 extrajudicial killings recorded in NegOcc in 2023
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recorded 45 extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in Negros Occidental last year. Vincent Parra, CHR-Negros Occidental head, said most EJKs were perpetrated and claimed by insurgents of the New People’s Army (NPA), while others were drug-related deaths by unidentified suspects. The number of murder cases in Negros …
Mastering key routines for students
By Herman M. Lagon Ideally, students are not merely in school to survive the challenges of education but rather thrive and excel in their academic endeavors and long-term goals. By integrating a set of essential regimens and embracing their unique individuality, they may commit to a way of proceeding that lays the foundation for …
Illegal dentistry
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim An ever-expanding need and demand for dental care, oral health and esthetics worldwide has resulted in an exponential rise in the value of the dental market. This has led to a significant increase in individuals or companies who wish to exploit this market. Some of these providers take a solely …
BFP: Lighted cigar may have caused condo fire
By Jen Baylon An improperly discarded lighted cigarette was believed to have sparked a fire at a condominium building under construction in Bacolod City’s Barangay 41 on Thursday, February 1. Chief investigator Fire Officer Rollin Paulan of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod said, based on investigation, some cigarette butts were found on …
City gov’t extends market arrears due until March 31
By Jen Baylon The Bacolod City government granted the request of vendors at the Burgos Public Market for a deadline extension to settle their stall rental arrears until March 31. Councilor Celia Flor, chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s (SP) committee on markets and slaughterhouses, said the deadline has been extended, which will allow the …
Sum-ag bridge partially closed
By Mae Singuay The southbound lane of Sum-ag bridge along Araneta Street in Bacolod City will be temporarily closed for 15 days for a road widening project. Jose Antonio Robello, Bacolod Traffic Authority Office deputy officer-in-charge, said the bridge contractor has already finished concreting the bridge slab for the expansion project on January 31. …