By JEN BAYLON The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Western Visayas (LTFRB-6) has no immediate plans to strictly enforce a crackdown against unconsolidated traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs), as they await apprehension guidelines from the central office. LTFRB-6 officer-in-charge Atty. Salvador Altura said for now they will not yet strictly apprehend unconsolidated PUJs after …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
May: ‘Save Your Tooth’ month
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim May is Save Your Tooth Month, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has declared. In America, the AAE will showcase the benefits of getting a root canal treatment from a specialist. The AAE, based in Chicago, represents more than 8,000 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of 12 dental specialties formally recognized …
Labor Day in the digital age
By Herman M. Lagon As we celebrate Labor Day, it is time to think about the progress made by workers’ movements. Looking at this day through Karl Marx’s perspective during this period of tremendous technological advancement makes it even more intriguing. Even in this tech-driven modern world, the long-dead Marx and Engels bring up …
Increased gas flux observed in Kanlaon Volcano
An increase in the sulfur dioxide (S02) emission reaching 2,707 tons was observed in Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday, April 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The volcano has been emitting an average of 1,300 tons per day this year, while a high average of 3,098 tons was recorded last January …
Negros town puts spotlight on blue crab dishes, coffee treats
The municipality of E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental has put the spotlight on its famous products — blue crabs and coffee — in celebrating 35 years of its main fiesta, the Ugyonan Festival, which is being held until May 1. The northern Negros town is known as the province’s blue crab capital for its …
Voter registrants for 2025 polls top 2.4M —Comelec
Over 2.4 million Filipinos have already submitted applications as registered voters for the May 2025 midterm polls. Latest data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed there are now 2,473,922 individuals who filed their applications since the start of the resumption of registration activities last February 12 until April 29. In an interview on …
NegOr police seize P2-M suspected ‘shabu’ in 2-day opsNegOr police seize P2-M suspected ‘shabu’ in 2-day ops
Police operatives in Negros Oriental seized some P2 million worth of suspected “shabu” during two days of intensified operations early this week. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said yesterday the achievement is the result of the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) held Monday and Tuesday across …
8K jobs, P32-M aid, livelihood projects mark Labor Day in Iloilo
The 122nd Labor Day celebration in Iloilo was highlighted by the provision of 7,980 overseas and local job opportunities and the distribution of P32.18 million worth of emergency employment and livelihood projects. As of noontime yesterday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Iloilo registered 999 walk-in and online registrants for the nearly …
Choco Mucho prevails over Creamline in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Cherry Rondina delivered clutch hits as the Choco Mucho Flying Titans pulled off a 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16 triumph against the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, April 30. With the score tied at 16-all late …
EcoOil-La Salle wallops St. Clare, enters PBA D-League finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The EcoOil-La Salle Green Archers barged to the finals of the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup after a dominant 105-70 win over Go Torakku-St. Clare Saints in Game 2 of the semifinals at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, on Tuesday night, April 30. Raven Cortez had his best game …