By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ Andy Mark Barroca and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Japeth Aguilar were voted as team captains in the 2024 PBA All-Star Game to be held at the University of St. La Salle Gym in Bacolod City. Barroca garnered the most votes in the fan balloting held online …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
DLSU Lady Spikers prevail over FEU Lady Tams in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers overcame a fluctuating performance to secure a victory against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 21. Negrense Angel Canino, who top-scored with 13 …
Gilas’ bout against HK, Taipei building blocks for future: Cone
Gilas Pilipinas paraded their new roster as they competed in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong. This game, as well as the one on Sunday, February 25, can gauge the Tim Cone-mentored team’s capabilities so far, especially since they are about to face the FIBA world’s no. 119 Hong Kong and …
NEPC franchise approved in Congress
By Mae Singuay The House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) 9805, which grants a franchise to Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC), on the third and final reading yesterday. With 225 votes in favor, nine against and one abstention, the 19th Congress’ approval solidifies NEPC’s authority to operate and improve electricity distribution in Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s (Ceneco) franchise areas. …
Oral health for all
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Universal Health Coverage can be accelerated through sustained action on oral health care. This sentiment was expressed by the World Dental Federation (FDI or Fédération Dentaire Internationale) during the 154th Session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board on January 22 to 27 in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO member states were …
The worst NBA All-Star showoff
By Herman M. Lagon Last Monday morning (Philippine time), the NBA All-Star Game took center stage in Salt Lake City, and fans were primed for a showcase of the league’s top players. What really happened, though, was a shameful game without any fierce rivalry, a far cry from the illustrious past of basketball greats like …
DILG-NegOcc urges Talisay SP to resolve issues
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Negros Occidental urged the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Talisay City to resolve their issues, after two city councilors nearly came to blows during their regular session. The conflict between Councilors Rolin Meliton and Randy Ereñeta stemmed over the city government’s housing …
Rent-to-own carts for vendors mulled
By Mae Singuay The Bacolod City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office has requested the city government to provide uniformed carts for ambulant vendors through a “rent-to-own” scheme. Councilor Celia Flor, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committee on markets, said Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez wanted uniformed carts and stalls for the vendors, following their …
Bacolod City issues 35-K family cards under flagship healthcare program
The Bacolod City government has issued membership cards to some 35,000 families who can avail of services under the Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP), data showed yesterday. A flagship program of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, the initiative seeks to boost healthcare delivery mainly for indigent residents through in-patient services in major hospitals. BacCHP …
Weavers from conflict-free community in Negros thrive in new trade
A remote farming community in central Negros, previously under armed conflict, is thriving under a new livelihood, weaving of “tikog” (reed grass) into various household and lifestyle items, which has become a hit among buyers in the past two years. With the assistance of the Philippine Army and the Association of Negros Producers (ANP), …