By Herman M. Lagon We honor the incredible achievements of Ilongga women — some “unwritten, unsung” — from different periods of Philippine history this March in observance of International Women’s Day. These wonder women exemplify multifaceted kinds of gravitas in all their endeavors. We highlight the tenacity of Ilongga women, drawing on the extensive research of the …
Monthly Archives: March 2024
Negrense solon dismayed over DA-6 not recommending cloud seeding
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Negros Occidental 5th District Congressman Emilio Yulo III was dismayed after the Bureau of Soil and Water Management (BSWM) of the Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6) did not recommend cloud seeding. Yulo said DA-6 should have closely looked at the situation of the entire province, which continues to …
BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod City brought its fire safety advocacy campaign inside the modernized jeepneys starting yesterday, as one of the initiatives in the local observance of Fire Prevention Month this March. Dubbed “Reels-On-The-Bus,” commuters can learn about fire safety by watching a 30-second advocacy video while traveling. City fire …
Cignal HD manhandles SGA in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Cignal HD Spikers displayed their dominance over newcomer Strong Group Athletics (SGA) for a 25-7, 25-16, 25-16 rout in PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Tuesday night, March 19. Vanessa Gandler bounced back from a subpar showing with 16 points, while Frances …
NU, UST rule Kadalag-an Festival beach volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs 1 and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers 1 emerged victorious during the 26th Kadalag-an Festival Beach Volleyball Open held in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City. The Lady Bulldogs 1 pair of Negrense Honey Grace Cordero and Kathrina Epa clinched the women’s division crown after defeating …
Eumir Marcial to rejoin nat’l team training after pro fight
Eumir Marcial is set for a homecoming fight this weekend as he continues his preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Filipino Olympian, who is undefeated in four games in his professional boxing career, will be going up against Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Saturday, March 23. And …
‘Comfortable’ prices; Unifed lauds SRA, DA as sugar mill gate prices increase
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) said they are grateful that mill gate prices of sugar have increased to levels that are “more comfortable for farmers.” “Prices are a big relief to planters who are also facing the problem brought about by El Niño,” Unifed president Manuel Lamata said …
Remembering the 1945 Rape of Manila
By Dennis Gorecho “The non-combatant victims of that tragic battle will remain forever in the hearts and minds of the Filipino people.” This is part of the inscription penned by Nick Joaquin, National Artist for Literature, on the “Memorare Manila 1945 Monument” that can be found in Plaza de Sta. Isabel at the corner of General Luna and Anda Streets, Intramuros, Manila, …
We are meant to judge, but to judge fairly
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In spite of our first impression on Christ’s words that we should not judge, since he said, “Judge not that you may not be judged,” we have to make it clear that we are actually meant to judge, but to judge fairly. We are meant to judge precisely because we have …
La Castellana councilor in ‘recruitment scam’ expelled
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The La Castellana Sangguniang Bayan (SB) has expelled the municipal councilor allegedly involved in the recruitment scam in the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, March 18. La Castellana Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said the seven-member SB voted to expel Councilor Donato Dumaguit after failing to attend …