By Herman M. Lagon Gender and development is a complicated and multidimensional topic of discussion. A shocking reality is revealed in a 2023 research by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Most Filipinos, particularly women, have prejudices against their gender. Women’s rights specialist Nathalie Africa-Verceles notes that internalized sexism and ingrained cultural standards are …
Monthly Archives: March 2024
NegOcc solon renews calls for cloud seeding: ‘Have mercy on our farmers’
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga A lawmaker in Negros Occidental has renewed his call on the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) to conduct cloud seeding in the province. Representative Emilio Yulo III said the light rains experienced in some parts of Negros Occidental, including its capital Bacolod City, over the weekend were …
BCPO begins monitoring transport terminals for Holy Week exodus
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has started the monitoring of transport terminals in the city ahead of the expected influx of travelers for the Holy Week break. BCPO spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Ronnie Brillo said police respondents are now dispatched to transport terminals, places of worship and resorts. They …
Bacolod City issues health alert vs. pertussis
The Bacolod City government issued a health alert against pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory infection, after a suspected case, a minor, was admitted at a hospital in the city. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez’s spokesperson, Singcang-Airport village chief Caesar Distrito, said the patient is not a resident of Bacolod, but is still included in the …
Lower generation, WESM costs cut power rates in Negros Occidental
Average residential power rates in all three distribution utilities in Negros Occidental decreased in March due to lower generation charges as well as reduced prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Data showed yesterday the rate reduction this month came after an upward rate adjustment reported by the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco), …
2-year-old girl survives road crash that killed parents, brother
A two-year-old girl survived while her parents and seven-year-old brother died after a traffic accident in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental over the weekend. The survivor is recuperating at a hospital in Bayawan City, according to Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) yesterday. Her parents and brother were brought to …
NBI: Proceedings on Teves’ transfer to PH to take 7 to 40 days
Proceedings for the transfer of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative and designated terrorist Arnolfo Teves, Jr. will take from seven to 40 days, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Monday. In a media interview, NBI director Medardo de Lemos said this was assured by the Timor-Leste justice officials to the Philippine contingent …
Team Japeth, Team Mark settle for draw in PBA All-Star Bacolod
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Team Japeth and Team Mark settled for a 140-all deadlock in the main event of the 2024 PBA All-Star Weekend at the University of St. La Salle Gymnasium in Bacolod City on Sunday night, March 24. Team Japeth were comfortably ahead by double-digits late in the fourth quarter, but Team …
NU hands UST’s 1st loss in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs handed the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses their first defeat in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, winning with a score of 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, March 24. Mhicaela Belen was hailed Player …
Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Bucks past Thunder
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-93 win over the visiting Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder yesterday (Philippine time). Khris Middleton notched his second career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Bucks (46-25). Bobby Portis scored 15 points …