Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said yesterday that he and other members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) in Negros Occidental are planning to resign from the political party soon. Benitez, the chairman of PDP-Laban in Negros Occidental, said the “misalignment of the direction” is the reason why they …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Negros Occidental distributes cash aid amid ASF recovery efforts
The Negros Occidental provincial government continues to distribute financial assistance to affected swine raisers amid recovery efforts after losing some 18,000 hogs to African swine fever (ASF) and other transboundary hog diseases last year. Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Chiqui Gonzales said yesterday that after the release of cash aid in E.B. Magalona …
LTFRB allots P79-M for incentivized program in Western Visayas
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allocated P79 million for the implementation of Phase IV of the public utility vehicle (PUV) service contracting program (SCP) in select local government units in Western Visayas. LTFRB OIC Regional Director for Western Visayas Lawyer Salvador Altura, Jr. said on Wednesday, May 8, that under the SCP, …
Capitol to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers
The Negros Oriental provincial government is set to procure thousands of rice bags worth P20 million for distribution to farmers and fisherfolk who have been affected by the El Niño-induced drought. Adrian Sedillo, the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (LDRRMO) of Negros Oriental, told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday, May 8, that …
Terrafirma eliminates NorthPort, enters PBA q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Terrafirma Dyip secured the remaining quarterfinals seat in the PBA Philippine Cup after knocking out the NorthPort Batang Pier, 104-96, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Wednesday night, May 8. Down 87-88 early in the fourth quarter, Javi Gomez de Liaño caught fire for the Dyip …
NU prevails over FEU, moves on to UAAP women’s volley finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs showed their dominance to defeat the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 25-13, 27-25, 25-15, in the do-or-die semis of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, May 8. Mhicaela Belen led the way with …
Jalen Brunson shakes off injury, sends Knicks past Pacers
Jalen Brunson returned from a first-half injury to spark a second-half comeback yesterday (Philippine time) for the host New York Knicks, who beat the Indiana Pacers, 130-121, in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series. The second-seeded Knicks lead the sixth-seeded Pacers, 2-0, in the best-of-seven series. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday …
‘Looming crisis;’ Bacolod SP urges gov’t to address PUVMP’s impact on transport sector
By JEN BAYLON The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) passed a resolution urging the Senate and House of Representatives to address the “brewing crisis” due to the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). In its Resolution No. 371 submitted to the Senate on Tuesday, May 7, the SP said the government needs to promptly address and …
Don’t kiss your child on the lips
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Joyce Kahng is a mother whose videos on TikTok went viral. Her message: Under no circumstances should you kiss a child on the lips. The most viral of the video series had over 2.4 million views. Joyce Kahng is also a 35-year-old cosmetic and restorative dentist who owns the Orange …
Pageantry beyond crowns
By Herman M. Lagon In a world often dazzled by surface beauty, Jade Lyn Buenavides stands as a living symbol of profound growth and resilience. She weaves together her academic pursuits with the sparkle of pageantry. Her journey transcends the traditional path of a beauty queen, showcasing a compelling blend of intellectual rigor and poised …