A man who tried to collect money worth P100 from a borrower was hacked instead. The 51-year-old man identified only as “Ramel” sustained a wound on the upper left side of his back, near the shoulder, after he was hacked reportedly in Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. According to policemen, alias “Ramel” …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Validation of El Niño crop damage to determine gov’t aid: DA
A joint validation of the crop damage in Negros Oriental began to determine the extent of losses in areas that are now reeling from the effects of the drought triggered by the El Niño phenomenon and to serve as a basis for government intervention. The validation team from the provincial and regional offices of …
Rain or Shine turns back Blackwater in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leaned on a huge fourth quarter run to prevail over the Blackwater Bossing, 110-103, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Saturday, April 6. Trailing for most part of the game, the Painters slowly clawed their way …
Bacolod Tay Tung retains Palarong Panlalawigan volleyball crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts secondary girls’ volleyball team retained their crown in Palarong Panlalawigan at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City on Saturday, April 6. The Thunderbolts, representing Bacolod, clinched the crown after defeating Talisay City, 29-27, 25-6, 25-18, to earn the right to represent NOPSCCEA in the WVRAA …
Embiid scores 30 as Sixers extend win streak
Joel Embiid scored 30 points to lead the resurgent Philadelphia 76ers to a fourth straight victory with a 116-96 defeat of the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday (Philippine time). Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Embiid returned from a two-month injury layoff to help the Sixers upset the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 30-year-old forward followed that up with …
Suspected cases up; PHO logs 19 suspected pertussis cases in Negros Occidental
By JEN BAYLON The number of suspected cases of pertussis or whooping cough in Negros Occidental has climbed to 19, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported. PHO head Dr. Girlie Pinongan said the specimens collected from suspected patients have not yet been confirmed positive for pertussis by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. She said necessary processes …
26 years of undeserved grace
By Herman M. Lagon As my daughter Parvane Mae Lagon approaches her 26th year this Friday, April 26, a reflection wave washes over me. Watching her grow, transform and mature into the remarkable person she is today has been nothing short of witnessing grace undeserved and the embodiment of Magis in its concrete form. Her relentless pursuit …
A scientific way to brush your teeth
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Teeth should be brushed last thing at night or before bedtime. There is evidence to indicate that brushing at night and not eating thereafter will enable fluoride protection during the night and avoid the retention of carbohydrates in the mouth during sleep time when the salivary flow is low. It’s …
Lacson wants swift aid release for drought-hit farmers
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is pushing for the immediate release of cash assistance to farmers affected by drought in the province. Lacson said it is the process that is slowing down the release of aid. The list of farmer-beneficiaries is now under validation process by the Department of Social …
NegOcc bids to host Int’l Organic World Congress 2027
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental is bidding to host the prestigious International Organic World Congress (IOWC) in 2027. “We would just like to introduce ourselves to the world. One way to do that is to host an Organic World Congress,” Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said. The province’s bid to host the event is in its …