By Herman M. Lagon It is impossible not to reflect on the profound and underlying truths that its unexpected conclusion leaves behind as the curtain falls on “Young Sheldon,” a program that has gently nestled into the hearts of many people with its one-of-a-kind humor and significant lessons about life. As the program ends, …
Monthly Archives: May 2024
Dental implants: A stunning growth
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim The global market for dental implants is growing. At a “stunning pace,” according to DelveInsight, a healthcare market research and business consulting company based in India and the United States. It is valued at US$5,126.5 million in 2021 — and growing. From 2022 to 2027, it is expected to reach …
18 ‘bookies’ collectors in NegOcc face illegal gambling charges
By JEN BAYLON Eighteen “bookies” collectors in Negros Occidental are facing illegal gambling charges following their arrests during police operations in the past months. The collectors were arrested in separate anti-illegal gambling operations in the cities of Escalante, Bago, La Carlota, Sipalay, and Victorias, as well as the municipalities of Candoni, San Enrique, E.B. Magalona, …
Comelec affirms dismissal of election protest vs. Bacolod City mayor
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by former Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia on the dismissal of his election protest against Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez in September 2022. Benitez unseated Leonardia in the May 9, 2022 elections with a total of 171,893 votes against the latter’s …
Chicken Inasal Festival brings economic, tourism boost to Bacolod
The three-day Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is poised to create more economic opportunities and tourism development in the city as it kicked off at the North Capitol Road last night. The festival highlights the city’s heritage food industry made famous by its signature dish, the chicken inasal or charcoal-grilled chicken. In a statement, Mayor …
Bacolod City to issue temporary permits for e-bikes, e-trikes
The Bacolod City government has required all concerned barangays to submit a list of their accredited electric bicycles (e-bikes) and tricycles (e-trikes) operators for the issuance of the authority to operate in their respective barangays, ahead of the resumption of apprehensions next week. In a statement, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the city aims …
Public urged not to consume chicken affected by cholera
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Oriental has urged the public to not consume chickens that are affected by fowl cholera, commonly known as “dungoy” in the dialect, even if they are not transmissible to humans. Jaymar Vilos, PVO information officer-designate, told the Philippine News Agency on Thursday, May 23, that fowl cholera …
Postpone non-essential travel as ‘Aghon’ intensifies —PPA
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) urged the public to postpone non-essential travel to areas affected by Tropical Depression “Aghon.” This after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in several areas in Visayas and Mindanao. PPA General Manager Jay Santiago reminded ports to follow the …
Losing skid continues for Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City of Smiles sustained another defeat in the 2024 MPBL Season with a 95-77 beating of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards at the WES Arena in Valenzuela City on Thursday night, May 23. This was the Alex Cabagnot-mentored Bacolod squad’s sixth consecutive loss since notching their first victory …
Negrense Canino shines as Alas Pilipinas upsets Australia in AVC
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Angel Canino had a decent Alas Pilipinas debut as they scored a 22-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-21 stunner against Australia in the AVC Challenge Cup for Women at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night, May 23. The Negrense volleybelle finished with 17 points, on 15 attacks, one block and a …