The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Bacolod City has already identified financiers involved in illegal gambling. NBI-Bacolod chief Atty. Renoir Baldovino said they are preparing to issue a subpoena against the financiers, who are engaged in the bookies operations of the Small Town Lottery (STL). Baldovino said the collected bets are sent to …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Drought destroys over P173-M rice, corn crops in Negros Occidental
Drought has dried up some 3,241 hectares of rice and corn fields in 24 local government units (LGUs) across Negros Occidental, latest data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) showed. As of yesterday, affected are 4,431 farmers in 167 barangays with reported damage to crops totaling P173.576 million, based on the period …
Northern part of Bacolod City gets additional water supply
Households in the northern part of Bacolod City experiencing water shortage are benefiting from an additional two million liters of water per day (MLD) from the newly developed water source of private firm PrimeWater Infrastructure Inc., the joint venture agreement (JVA) partner of Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa). Mona Dia Jardin, general manager of …
DOJ says Teves counsel misleading public with ‘tampering’ allegations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) refuted statements made by the defense counsel of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. that prosecutors tampered with witnesses in the ongoing case of the murder of Governor Roel Degamo and nine others. “I can confirm that this statement is completely misleading,” DOJ Assistant Secretary Jose …
Disaster council recommends state of calamity in Iloilo City
The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC) approved a resolution yesterday recommending Iloilo City under a state of calamity. “The council recommended to declare a state of calamity based on the data reported from the ground and at the same time from three different offices that helped validate the data on the …
Negros outlasts Bicolandia, stays unbeaten in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados continued their hot start in the 2024 MPBL Season after a 75-68 victory over the Bicolandia Oragons at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday afternoon, April 16. Renz Palma spearheaded the offense with 20 points to go with four assists, one rebound, one steal, and …
Chery Tiggo prevails over PLDT in PVL All-Filipino Conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Chery Tiggo Crossovers took down another powerhouse team in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference as they defeated the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 25-22, 25-16 and 25-20, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, April 16. Eya Laure earned another Player of the Game honors as she …
LeBron James, Lakers edge Pelicans, clinch playoff bid
LeBron James recorded 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the host New Orleans Pelicans yesterday (Philippine time). D’Angelo Russell added 21 points for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who led by as many as 18 points in the play-in game. Anthony …
In-depth probe; PWN asks Ceneco to probe power outages, ‘illicit activities’
Local group Power Watch Negros (PWN) is requesting Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) acting general manager Atty. Arnel Lapore to conduct a comprehensive investigation into recent power interruptions in Bacolod City. PWN secretary-general Wennie Sancho, in a statement yesterday, said they raised suspicions about “possible internal forces” attempting to sabotage Ceneco’s operation. Sancho said they are asking Lapore …
Mary Magdalene, Easter and ‘Noli Me Tangere’
By Dennis Gorecho Easter is closely related to Jose Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere.” The title is lifted from a biblical line on resurrection in the New Testament’s Gospel of St. John (20:17). In English, it is usually translated as “touch me not” as Jesus’ response to Mary Magdalene right after he confronts her just outside his tomb after his resurrection. Mary …