The City of Cadiz in northern Negros Occidental has established the Balay Cadiznon, also known as the “House of Paintings,” showcasing the works of homegrown visual artists to highlight the observance of the National Arts Month this February. Located in the compound of the Philippine Normal University-Visayas, the art hub, which was unveiled on February 19, …
Monthly Archives: March 2024
Western Visayas gears up for DOH’s routine immunization activities
The Department of Health-Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-WVCHD) recently led a multi-sectoral coordination meeting for its bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) and routine immunization activity. According to DOH medical officer Dr. Jose Martin Atienza, National Immunization Program coordinator of the DOH-WVCHD, this catch-up immunization activity is in line with the “Sulong Kalusugan: Health …
Nambatac delivers as Blackwater survives Meralco in PBA opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rey Nambatac had a solid debut for the Blackwater Bossing as they escaped with a 96-93 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Wednesday night, February 28. After leading by as much as 19 points early in the fourth …
Ateneo turns back UP in UAAP women’s volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles overcame a two-set deficit to defeat the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 28. Lyann de Guzman notched a career-high of 24 points, …
PBA replaces slam dunk contest with 3-point shootout for bigs
The 2024 PBA All-Star Weekend in Bacolod City will not feature a slam dunk contest. Instead, there will be a new skills challenge on March 23, with a three-point shootout among the league’s big men replacing the traditional dunk contest. The obstacle challenge and the three-point shootout among guards will still be played, with Dave …