Dredging at Tambobo Bay in Barangay Bonbonon, Siaton, Negros Oriental is necessary to allow for the operations of an existing port in the area, as the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) dispelled fears of dislocation and damage to the environment. Fernando Mapalo Jr., the city’s acting PPA manager, said the dredging has complied with the …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Bacolod City sets up bigger, more conducive shelter for dogs
The Bacolod City Veterinary Office (CVO) has turned the local government-run dog pound into a shelter to accommodate more stray dogs. Assistant City Veterinarian Dr. John Michael Cabuguason, in an interview yesterday, said they have started to respond to requests for stray dog control, prioritizing highly-populated and high-risk areas such as public schools, the markets, …
DOH warns public vs. El Niño, heat-related illnesses
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public amidst the constant forecast of extremely hot temperatures in several areas in Western Visayas due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Based on the report of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa), since April this year, …
Comia, Negros Muscovados edge Iloilo in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jeff Comia knocked down timely hits in the fourth quarter as the Negros Muscovados prevailed over the Iloilo United Royals, 72-66, in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga on Monday night, May 20. After leading by as much as 23 points early in the …
Bacolod Tay Tung rules 1st Hua Ming volleyball cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts clinched the championship in the 1st Hua Ming Volleyball Cup held at St. John’s Institute Gymnasium in Bacolod City on Monday, May 20. The Thunderbolts squad captured the inaugural championship following a 25-21, 25-19, 25-14 straight set victory against the De La Salle …
Plenty of offense on tap as Celtics, Pacers meet in East finals
Based on past performance, it’s unlikely that generating good offense will be a problem for either team when the Indiana Pacers visit the Boston Celtics for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Sixth-seeded Indiana led the NBA in scoring during the regular season, when it averaged 123.3 points per game. Top-seeded Boston averaged 120.6 points …
Senate OKs NEPC franchise
The Senate has finally approved the bill granting the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC) a franchise to operate as a new distribution utility in central Negros through a joint venture agreement with the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco). House Bill 9805, which grants a franchise to NEPC to maintain electric power distribution in key areas …
Clamping down on bureaucratic red tape
By Sonny Angara Over the years, the country has done a lot to improve its internal processes as part of its efforts to bring in more investments. We continuously introduce new policies and pass new laws to support these efforts, specifically to streamline the procedures for doing business in the country. We constantly make public pronouncements …
Double-edged legacy of political dynasties
By Herman M. Lagon Disputes over political dynasties have raged since immemorial, sparking discussions about fairness, democracy and leadership. The truth is more complex than that which is sometimes presented when all political families are criticized at once. There are many good public officials and many folds more corrupt ones in politics, so there is …
El Niño agri damage in NegOcc reaches P318-M
By JEN BAYLON The agricultural damage caused by the El Niño phenomenon in Negros Occidental has reached a staggering P318 million, the latest data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) showed yesterday. The damage to rice crops was at P298,474,128.14, affecting 8,431 farmers tilling 6,015 hectares of land in 28 local government units (LGUs), …