The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) installed some 129 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in southern Negros Occidental as new owners of agricultural lands awarded to them under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) since January this year. Data on Wednesday, May 15, showed the DAR Negros Occidental 2 (South) installed these ARBs on a …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Bacolod bows to Zamboanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City of Smiles continued their losing skid in the 2024 MPBL Season with a 77-62 loss to the Zamboanga City Family Sardines at the Olivares College Gymnasium in Parañaque City on Thursday night, May 16. This was the Alex Cabagnot-mentored Bacolod City squad’s fifth consecutive defeat since notching …
Tobias’ marginal goal leads to UAAP men’s football crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Macky Tobias drilled a go-ahead goal as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ruled the UAAP Season 86 men’s football tournament with a 1-0 win over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Thursday night, May 16. Tobias, a former juniors MVP while …
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets yesterday (Philippine time) to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in …
Pag-IBIG Fund reports record-high P28.09B housing loan releases for Q1 2024
Pag-IBIG Fund’s home loan releases in the first quarter of 2024 reached P28.09B— the highest amount released by the agency for any January to March period in its history, its top officials announced during the North Luzon leg of the Stakeholders Accomplishment Report (StAR) last May 10 (Friday). From January to March, the amount of …
Affects supply needs? Lacson: Water supply project to proceed amid opposition from groups
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the provincial government’s bulk water supply project will proceed amid opposition from several groups over the proposal to tap the Malogo River in Silay City as a water source. “Of course, we will do everything possible to make it happen, especially for our bidding for the …
More awards
By Ignacio Bunye The Bank of the Philippine Islands and its subsidiaries have recently garnered significant accolades from renowned organizations for their impactful deals, sustainable development initiativesand customer-focused campaigns. For the third year running, International Business Magazine has honored BPI as the Best Sustainable Bank in the Philippines, acknowledging its commitment to environmental conservation, social …
The crucial role played by humility
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12) With these words, Christ wants us always to be humble since humility is a basic virtue that guarantees our adherence to the truth. It enables us to be consistent in our life, with our intentions, words …
NegOcc to showcase sustainable energy solutions, actions in RE Week
Negros Occidental province will showcase sustainable energy solutions, innovations and actions during the first Provincial Renewable Energy Week on May 20 to 24 at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center in Bacolod City. The event is mandated by Executive Order 04-09, series of 2024 issued by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, declaring every third week of …
PH Army: Troops will remain in Negros Oriental even after SIPS declaration
Military troops in Negros Oriental will remain in the province even after the declaration of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status. This was the assurance of Philippine Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade Commanding Officer, Brigadier General Joey Escanillas, during a recent Kapihan sa PIA forum in Dumaguete City, where he discussed the implications of …