By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs pounced on the absence of De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers star Angel Canino to score a 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, April …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
FEU salvages draw against UST in UAAP men’s football
Nickos Mamon’s brace allowed Far Eastern University (FEU) to salvage a 2-2 draw against University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the UAAP Season 86 men’s football tournament at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Football Stadium. The rookie out of FEU-Diliman opened the scoring for the Tamaraws in the 18th minute, and tapped …
Impending deadline; Transport groups in Bacolod set strike vs. PUV modernization
By JEN BAYLON Several transport groups in Bacolod City will participate in the nationwide transport strike today to protest against the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. Rudy Catedral, Bacolod Alliance of Commuters, Operators and Drivers Inc. (BACOD) president, said the group will join the strike, in response to the calls from national transport groups Pagkakaisa ng mga …
World capital of dynasties
By Ade S. Fajardo Will we agree to charter change on the condition that the new Constitution will contain a provision defining and banning political dynasties? Article 2, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “the State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined …
Love unites, hatred divides
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s true! Love and all its different manifestations always work for unity among ourselves, irrespective of our unavoidable differences and conflicts. In fact, these latter conditions can occasion a greater and purer brand of love. At the same time, hatred and all its cohorts do nothing other than divide us. They …
Over 1,000 personnel deployed to secure Panaad Sa Negros fest
BY JEN BAYLON A total of 1,102 personnel, including security officers and force multipliers, were deployed to secure this year’s Panaad Sa Negros Festival from April 15 to 21. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) officer-in-charge Colonel Rainerio de Chavez led the send-off ceremony on Saturday, April 13. …
Residential fire leaves P3-M damage, 47 families affected
By JEN BAYLON An estimated P3 million worth of damage was caused by a residential fire at Purok Interior in Bacolod City’s Barangay 18 on Saturday morning, April 13, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod said. BFP-Bacolod said 16 houses were destroyed while three were damaged in the fire that affected 47 …
DepEd: Asynchronous classes on April 15-16 in all public schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, April 12, the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public schools from April 15 to 16. “In order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects, and other requirements as the end of the school year is fast approaching, all public schools nationwide shall implement asynchronous …
Dumaguete Muslim community pray for peace during Ramadan
A peaceful resolution to the conflict in Gaza is on top of the list of prayers of the Muslim community in Dumaguete City during the holy month of Ramadan this year. Dumaguete City community affairs officer Dionie Amores, who is a congregant of Masjidus Salam in Barangay Bagacay, said they worry for their Muslim …