The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs ended a five-game losing streak against the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers following their four-set win over the Taft-based squad on Sunday, April 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Powering NU’s triumph were Vange Alinsug, who poured in the closing blows, and Bella Belen, who bounced …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Pertussis death; NegOcc PHO logs first pertussis fatality, 36 suspected cases
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental has recorded its first pertussis fatality, involving a one-month-old patient who was hospitalized last week. Provincial Health Office (PHO) head Dr. Girlie Pinongan said the child passed away at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital. Pinongan said the infant died before confirmatory results came out. The PHO has so far recorded …
Using technology for good
By Sonny Angara The Philippine National Police reported a rise in cybercrime cases during the first quarter of 2024. According to the police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), there were 4,469 cases recorded from January to March of 2024. This was an increase of almost 22 percent from the 3,668 cases over the same period in 2023. …
Father’s tale of virtually letting go
By Dr. Herman M. Lagon Writing this piece has sent tingling feelings through my bones, including pride, nostalgia and melancholy. My daughter, Psyche Mae, will enter a new, crucial chapter of her life this Friday, April 12, and it will be more than just another day on the calendar. The lively and adventurous girl who clutched …
Lacson confident Marcos Jr. will sign NIR bill into law
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is confident that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will sign the Negros Island Region (NIR) bill into law, despite the opposition from the Diocese of Dumaguete. Lacson said the diocese in Negros Oriental should be provided with all the necessary information about the NIR bill to make an …
NegOcc showcases best agri products, practices in Panaad Festival
The Negros Occidental provincial government is showcasing its best agricultural products and practices during the 28th Panaad Sa Negros Festival from April 15 to 21. On Monday, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the opening of the Food Security Fair and Exhibit as well as the Livestock and Dairy Fair inside the festival site at …
Bacolod City allots P15-M for pentavalent vaccines
The Bacolod City government is set to purchase 10,000 doses of pentavalent vaccines with an allocation of P15 million to curb cases of pertussis (whooping cough) and other diseases among children below five years old. Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, city health officer, said the City Health Office (CHO) has available vaccines for now, but with …
Mayor seeks water security plan for Bacolod
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Monday asked the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa) to submit a water security plan as he noted the failure of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., Baciwa’s joint venture agreement partner, to improve supply in the past four years. “I have communicated with Baciwa. I’m asking for a water security plan. …
DepEd releases guide on alternate uniforms for teachers, school staff
The Department of Education (DepEd) released on Monday the guidelines on alternate uniforms for both teaching and non-teaching personnel amid sweltering temperatures across the country. In a Facebook post, the DepEd announced that teachers and other staff can use select polo shirts as more comfortable uniforms when reporting to their workstations. According to the …
Magnolia takes down Phoenix in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots relied on a huge second half turnaround to defeat the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 107-93, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Sunday, April 14. Andy Mark Barroca waxed hot with four three-pointers to end up with a team-high …