By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should not be surprised by this phenomenon. Rather, we should welcome such eventuality, for it can only produce a greater good in us. We are reminded of this fact of life in that gospel episode where a Syrophoenician woman begged Christ to drive the demon away from her daughter. (cfr. …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
NegOcc gov’t allots P10-M aid for drought-hit farmers
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental provincial government has allotted P10 million in financial assistance for farmers affected by drought due to the El Niño phenomenon. Chiqui Gonzales, head of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), said around 5,000 farmers will each receive P2,000 in assistance. Gonzales said they have already begun the …
NegOcc implements 3 agri projects to boost crop, seed production
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in Negros Occidental is implementing three projects at the Negros First Integrated Agricultural Center (NFIAC) in Himamaylan City to boost production of corn, rice, and other crops. The components of the P11.8 million projects are seed production and certification, sustainable integrated farming, and support for the establishment …
Bacolod police records fewer crimes against women, children
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) logged fewer crimes against women and children in the first four months of 2024, data from the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) showed yesterday. From January to April this year, 38 cases were recorded, lower by almost 25.5 percent compared to the 51 cases reported during the …
3 dead as motorcycle rams rescue vehicle
By JEN BAYLON Three individuals died after their motorcycle crashed into a rescue vehicle at Barangay 1 in Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City on Monday, May 13. Kabankalan police chief Captain Joelan Vinson identified the fatalities as 35-year-old motorcycle driver Glenn Ramirez of Barangay Oringao, 21-year-old Brix Rallos of Barangay Hilamonan, and 31-year-old Joeven Pineda …
PSA urges Negrense consumers to prioritize basic household needs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Bacolod City advised Negrense consumers to prioritize basic household needs as the city and Negros Occidental recorded higher inflation in April this year. “The number one major source of inflation is higher food prices. Buy just enough. We can prioritize the basic needs, necessity in households,” John Campomanes, …
Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena, Shiga advance to Japan B.League finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes advanced to Japan B.League Division 2 finals after a 97-74 victory over the Yamagata Wyverns in Game 2 of the semifinals at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena over the weekend. The former NLEX Road Warriors guard finished with 13 points, including three outside conversions, to …
Ilongga Albiño scores game-winner as FEU bags UAAP football title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jonela Albiño struck in the 111th minute as the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws prevailed over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Booters, 2-1, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s football finals at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Iloilo City-native booter converted a free kick that broke the 1-1 …
Celtics hold off Donovan Mitchell-less Cavs for 3-1 edge
Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 33 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 27 as the visiting Boston Celtics beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-102, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). The victory gives the Celtics a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven series. The teams will play Game 5 …
Damage recovery; Lacson hopes sugar producers could recover from drought damage
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is hopeful that sugar producers in the province could recover from the effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon on their crops. This, after the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) reported that the drought damage to sugar and molasses in Western Visayas was at P215,700,114, with Negros Occidental …