With the heat index reaching a dangerous level (42 to 51 degrees Celsius), schools in Iloilo City and the province have decided to cancel their face-to-face classes and proceed with modular and online learning, noting that the safety of the public should be the top priority. In Iloilo City, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas recently …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
W. Visayas cops warned anew vs. use of cellphone while on duty
Western Visayas’ top cop reminded police officers in the region against the use of mobile phones, one of the marching orders of the chief of the Philippine National Police, General Rommel Francisco Marbil. In an interview, Police Regional Office-6 director Brigadier General Jack Wanky said he directed the office of the deputy regional director for administration and …
Iloilo City eyes more baseload plants to meet growing power demand
Iloilo City needs more reliable sources of power to meet the increasing power demand that would support the local economic growth, Mayor Jerry Treñas said. During a recent courtesy visit of Manila-based reporters, Treñas urged power generation companies to look into investing in baseload plants in Panay Island, which he said is essential to meet …
Sangalang’s career game lifts Magnolia past NorthPort in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ian Sangalang dominated inside in the last two quarters as the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots scored a 104-97 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Wednesday night, April 10. The 6-foot-7 center made his presence felt in …
NU pushes Ateneo closer to UAAP women’s volleyball elims
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs pushed the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles to the brink of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball eliminations with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-15 victory at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, April 10. Alyssa Solomon spearheaded the …
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs overwhelm Grizzlies in 2nd half
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Caris LeVert added 18 for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who took control in the second half to beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 110-98, yesterday (Philippine time). Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland (47-33), which trailed by three at halftime before outscoring the Grizzlies, 30-16, in …
Pertussis cases rise: NegOcc, Bacolod confirm 5 pertussis cases, joint advisory issued
By JEN BAYLON Five confirmed cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been reported in Negros Occidental, including capital Bacolod City, local health officials said on Tuesday, April 9. Provincial Health Office (PHO) head Dr. Girlie Pinongan said two children aged two months old in Negros Occidental have tested positive for pertussis. Pinongan said 23 other …
Root canal alternative
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Tissue regeneration may be an alternative to root canal procedures someday. Scientists at the Forsyth Institute are testing a new treatment to treat diseases of the dental pulp more effectively through tissue regeneration instead of root canal therapy. The dental pulp of each tooth contains the nerves, blood vessels and …
In between aspirations and empirical evidence
By Herman M. Lagon Humanity has always been fascinated and in awe of the vastness of the universe. It addresses some of our deepest existential concerns and is the area where philosophy, science and spirituality frequently meet. The age-old query at the center of all of this is: Are we alone in the universe? When …
Lacson encourages digital transformation for cooperative
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized the importance of digital transformation and the role it plays in shaping the future of cooperatives, during the Capitol Government Employees Community Multi-purpose Cooperative’s (CAPGEM) 33rd annual general assembly in Bacolod City. Lacson highlighted how digitalization has brought about significant changes in work habits, …