By Herman M. Lagon In Jesuit education and spirituality, the term “Magis” (Latin for “more”) resonates with a profound and personal significance. It is a way of life, more than just a concept. As someone who has experienced a 21-year Ignatian formation, I have defined my Magis as an endless desire to do greater things …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Water shortage hits 3 Hinoba-an villages —mayor
By Jen Baylon Three barangays in Negros Occidental’s Hinoba-an town have been affected by water shortages due to the ongoing drought, Mayor Daph Anthony Reliquias said yesterday. Reliquias said the water levels in the town’s Barangays Looc, Asia and Bacuyangan have dropped to below-normal levels. The three villages are also experiencing water shortages for …
Bacolod City delivers water to El Niño-hit households
The Bacolod City government has initiated the “Patubig Sa Barangay” to provide supply to households with limited or dried-up water sources due to prolonged dry weather brought by El Niño. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday it is important to ensure every household in the city has access to clean and reliable water. “This initiative is …
Sked of outdoor sports in Negros meet adjusted to avoid extreme heat
The Department of Education (DepEd) in Negros Occidental has adjusted the schedules of outdoor sports events in the ongoing Provincial Meet 2024 to either earlier or later hours of the day to avoid extreme heat. Ian Arnold Arnaez, spokesperson of DepEd Schools Division-Negros Occidental, said yesterday the competitions start as early as 6:00 a.m. and …
Man arrested for desecrating religious images in Binalbagan
By JEN BAYLON A man was arrested after he desecrated six religious images inside a church in Negros Occidental’s Binalbagan town yesterday morning. Rolly Semira, 39 years old, a resident of the town’s Barangay San Teodoro, drove his tricycle into the church during a Mass. Fr. Leopoldo Cahilig, San Isidro Labrador Catholic Church parish priest, said Semira entered …
Face-to-face classes in Negros Oriental canceled
Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria declared the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools due to the extreme heat induced by the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration came amid public clamor from residents and netizens in Negros Oriental for the suspension of in-person classes due to a projected rising …
Validation of El Niño crop damage to determine gov’t aid: DA
A joint validation of the crop damage in Negros Oriental began on Tuesday, April 2, 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 interventions. The validation team from the provincial …
Negrense Montano claims WBO Oriental belt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense boxer Joepher Montano captured the WBO Oriental welterweight championship belt following a second-round stoppage win over Thai fighter Wirojanasunobol Atchariya at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the second time that the Negros Occidental’s Bago City-native fighter has captured the WBO 147-pound belt after previously winning …
PLDT outduels Akari in PVL All-Filipino Conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters moved to a share of the top spot in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference after a 25-17, 25-20, 25-19 victory over the Akari Power Chargers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, April 2. Mary Joy Baron secured her second consecutive Player …
Cavs pin Jazz with 10th straight loss
Jarrett Allen had 13 of his 21 points during a 40-point first quarter. Caris LeVert led a balanced attack with 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers ran off from the Utah Jazz for a 129-113 victory in Salt Lake City yesterday (Philippine time). Evan Mobley also totaled 21 points, Sam Merrill enjoyed a homecoming …