At least three local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental have already declared a state of calamity due to agricultural losses and damages induced by the El Niño phenomenon. In an interview yesterday, Adrian Sedillo, executive director of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), identified the affected LGUs as those of …
Monthly Archives: April 2024
24 Western Visayas LGUs in state of calamity due to El Niño
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Western Visayas has raised its operation alert status to “blue” effective yesterday to enhance its monitoring and coordination for El Niño-related incidents. Memorandum No. 25, signed by Civil Defense Regional Director Raul Fernandez, also ordered the simultaneous activation of clusters on logistics, law and order, …
Kaya-Iloilo manhandles Maharlika Taguig in PFL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo had another dominant showing in the Philippines Football League (PFL) as they walloped Maharlika Taguig Football Club, 10-1, at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Shuto Komaki tallied a hat trick to lead the way for Kaya-Iloilo. Jarvey Gayoso and Ilonggo Jesus Melliza had two goals each, while …
Team Delimondo rules Gov. Lacson beach volleyball tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Team Delimondo of Bianca Lizares and Begie Villanueva emerged as champions in the 1st Governor Eugenio “Bong” Lacson Beach Volleyball Tournament women’s open category recently held at Bukid 14 in Negros Occidental’s Don Salvador Benedicto town. The tandem of Lizares and Villanueva captured the women’s division crown after defeating the …
Knicks rally late to stun Sixers, take 2-0 series lead
The New York Knicks scored eight points in the final 27.4 seconds to stun the Philadelphia 76ers, 104-101, and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. Jalen Brunson’s three-pointer pulled the Knicks within two points and after Josh Hart came up with a steal, Donte DiVincenzo capped a chaotic possession …
‘Ineffective, invalid’; Benitez: BTAO’s apprehension quota order ‘not applicable’
By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the quota memorandum issued by the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) which ordered traffic enforcers to carry “at least five apprehensions a day” is “not applicable” and “not legal.” Benitez said the memorandum could lead to abuse, forcing traffic enforcers to unnecessarily carry out their duties. …
Showcasing PH history, culture through art at Venice Biennale
By Sonny Angara For the fifth straight time, the Philippines is taking part in the La Biennale Di Venezia or the Venice Biennale. Now in its 60th year, the Venice Biennale is arguably the most prestigious and famous international art festival. A total of 88 nations will take part in the 2024 festival, including new …
Ode of defiance in ‘Dog Eaters’
By Herman M. Lagon As the lights dimmed at Cinema Exmundo in UP Visayas Cinematheque this Friday, April 19, anticipation coursed through the audience at the Leoncio P. Deriada Conference on Literature and Cultural Work. The spotlight was on Kevin Piamonte’s “Dog Eaters,” a film that transcends mere adaptation to powerfully reimagine Leoncio Deriada’s …
Adjusted face-to-face classes in Himamaylan mulled
By JEN BAYLON The Department of Education-Division of Himamaylan City is proposing to adjust class hours amid the scorching heat which causes disruption of face-to-face classes in the city. Himamaylan Mayor Raymund Tongson said the DepEd city schools division discussed their proposal during a recent meeting with the local school board, as they explore …
2024 Panaad sa Negros Festival rakes in P19.25-M in sales
Local government units (LGUs) and other sellers in Negros Occidental raked in P19.25 million in total sales during the week-long Panaad sa Negros Festival, which ended on Sunday night, April 21. The province’s “festival of all festivals” featured 32 LGU pavilions, including that of this highly-urbanized city, agriculture and veterinary exhibits, trade fairs, food …