The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday advised consumers in Western Visayas to plan their spending by focusing on the most important expenses. This after the inflation rate in the region continues to accelerate at 4.1 percent in April from the previous 3.1 percent in March. PSA Statistical Specialist II Miguel Gallego II urged …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
NegOr posts over P1.6-B in agri losses due to El Niño
Damage to crops like rice and corn as well as other agricultural losses in Negros Oriental due to the El Niño phenomenon has now reached more than P1.6 billion, an official said on Wednesday, May 15. Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) chief Emmanuel Caduyac told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that the latest data …
Climate-resilient farming training center to rise in Negros village
A P2 million Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) Training Center will soon rise in Sagay City, Negros Occidental through the assistance of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 6 (Western Visayas). The principal recipients are 62 members of the Menakalaw Farmer Beneficiaries Association (MEFABA) based in Barangay Rizal, which serves as the AMIA …
San Miguel outduels Terrafirma to enter PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Miguel Beermen displayed their true identity in the second half as they walloped the Terrafirma Dyip, 110-91, in the do-or-die quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Wednesday night, May 15. June Mar Fajardo spearheaded the attack with a double-double of …
NU finishes off UST, reclaims UAAP women’s volley crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs are back as UAAP women’s volleyball champions after pouncing on the erratic University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 25-23, 23-25, 27-25, 25-16, in Game 2 of the Season 86 finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, May …
Celtics put Cavs to bed, advance to Eastern Conference finals
Al Horford had 22 points and 15 rebounds as the host Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals by handing the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers a 113-98 loss in Game 5 of a semifinal series yesterday (Philippine time). Top-seeded Boston won the best-of-seven series, 4-1. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for …
Stable peace; 3ID will recommend Negros’ SIPS declaration to Marcos
By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) will recommend the declaration of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) status in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “The 3rd Infantry Division is now coordinating with the Office of the President to determine the availability of the President to declare …
Simple mouth wash may detect signs of heart disease
By Dr. Joseph Lim A small amount of saliva sample may provide the crucial indicators of cardiovascular disease. A simple mouth rinse could do the trick. “The mouth rinse test could be used at your annual checkup at the family doctor or the dentist,” said Dr. Michael Glogauer of the University of Toronto, co-author of …
Dried fish and the Pinoy palate
By Herman M. Lagon The local markets of Iloilo are bustling hubs where culinary gems hide in plain sight, dried fish being one of the most prized. My routine walks through Terminal Market, Central Market and Barotac Nuevo Market reveal rows of dried fish laid out almost 24/7, a sight both humble and profoundly …
Schools urged to ensure learners’ safety when holding closing rites
In addition to holding simple and meaningful closing ceremonies, schools are reminded to ensure the safety of learners, faculty and those joining the celebration amid the extreme heat being experienced in several areas in Western Visayas (Region 6). “Schools shall avoid scheduling their end-of-school-year rites during the time of the day when temperatures are at their highest. This means …