By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alas Pilipinas national women’s volleyball team renewed their mastery over the Australia Volleroos with a victory to clinch the bronze medal in the AVC Challenge Cup for Women at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, May 29. Team captain Julia Morado-de Guzman displayed her efficient ball distribution anew to earn …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Celtics ‘not sure’ if Kristaps Porzingis will be ready for Game 1
Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has “ramped it up” in workouts, but coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s “not sure” if the 7-foot-2 forward will be ready for the NBA Finals opener. Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be on June 6 in Boston against either the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves. Porzingis has not played since straining …
‘Unsatisfied’; Silay SP not convinced to issue RONO for bulk water project
The Silay Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) said they were not satisfied with the explanations about the proposed bulk water supply project of the Negros Occidental provincial government, that would convince them to issue a Resolution of No Objection (RONO) to proceed with the project. Silay City Vice Mayor Thomas Maynard Ledesma, during the SP’s regular session …
Paradigm shift
By Dr. Joseph Lim Dr. Shristy Sharma is a public health dentist at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciencesin New Delhi, India. A public health dentist is a dental professional, a specialist whose expertise is on population-based dentistry instead of on treating an individual patient one at a time. They usually have a Doctorate of …
False pretenders
By Herman M. Lagon There is always that one person in every workplace who seems to possess everything — charming, confident and constantly in the spotlight. However, a closer examination frequently reveals that this person’s apparent talent is a fluke. These impostors have the potential to erode trust and morale, creating a hostile work environment. …
NegOcc gov’t backs provisional authority for Ceneco-EDC deal
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental provincial government has expressed support for the issuance of a provisional authority (PA) for the power supply agreement between Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and the Energy Development Corporation (EDC). In his letter to Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer …
Bacolodnons told to exercise caution amid new COVID-19 variants
Residents of Bacolod City are encouraged to exercise caution in the wake of the recent increase in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in some countries after the detection of the new “FLiRT” subvariants. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, with the City Health Office (CHO), advised everyone to wear masks anew once in an enclosed setting, said the …
ERC urged to act on petition seen to lower power cost in Bacolod
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to act on the joint petition of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) and Energy Development Corporation (EDC) that could lower the cost of power in the city. “I have heard your concerns about the exorbitant electricity bills this month. That is why …
Kapatiran peace and development community to rise in northern Negros
A peace and development community (PDC) will soon rise for former rebels who belong to the Kapatiran Para sa Progresong Panlipunan (Kapatiran) in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. The PDC will be established as a Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) project of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU). First …
P9-M allocated for restoration of Dumaguete’s bell tower
The National Museum of the Philippines has allocated some P9 million for the restoration and site improvement of the iconic bell tower in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. The National Museum will undertake the project in collaboration with the Diocese of Dumaguete and the city government, Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, chair of the Committee on Church …