The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ensured stable prices of basic necessities in four local government units (LGUs) under a state of calamity in Negros Occidental due to the El Niño phenomenon and Mt. Kanlaon eruption. The state of calamity was declared in La Castellana on June 4, a day after the volcanic …
Monthly Archives: June 2024
10 finalists for 1st Bacolod Film Festival named
The 10 finalists of the maiden Bacolod Film Festival, themed “Stories with a Smile,” were announced yesterday. The filmmakers, all residents of this highly-urbanized city, were presented by festival director Seymour Sanchez, with Councilor Em Ang, co-chairperson of the Bacolod Film Festival Council, in a press conference held at the Bacolod City Government Center. …
DOJ: Teves released, re-arrested in Timor-Leste
Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. has been re-arrested after earlier being released in Timor-Leste, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. “The release and subsequent re-arrest of the former congressman from prison to the Polícia Nacional of Timor-Leste [PNTL] is part of the country’s process,” DOJ Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said, hours …
Prices in Negros Oriental not affected by Kanlaon eruption
There is no monitored rise in the prices of basic and prime commodities in Canlaon City following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on June 3, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental said yesterday. There is also enough supply of commodities in the mountain city, DTI-Negros Oriental provincial director Nimfa Virtucio …
Meralco edges Beermen behind Newsome’s clutch hits
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Meralco Bolts relied on Chris Newsome’s endgame connections to defeat the San Miguel Beermen, 93-89, in Game 3 of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, June 9. The Beermen were on top, 89-88, after two June Mar Fajardo free throws with 51 seconds …
Adamson sweeps Tay Tung to claim Shakey’s girls volley title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons bagged the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball League crown after a 25-20, 25-5, 25-22 sweep of the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts in a one-game finale at the Adamson University Gym on Sunday night, June 9. This was the Lady Baby Falcons’ second championship this year after also …
Jrue Holiday, Celtics take 2-0 NBA finals lead over Mavs
Jrue Holiday racked up a team-high 26 points and Jayson Tatum flirted with a triple-double as the Boston Celtics picked up a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA finals yesterday (Philippine time). Holiday went 11-for-14 from the field as Boston opened up a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Tatum finished with 18 points, nine rebounds …
Minimal impact, SRA: Volcanic ash fall damage to sugarcane ‘very minimal’
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said the damage caused by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano to sugarcane fields in Negros Occidental is “very minimal.” SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona, in a statement, said the rain helped neutralize the acidity of the volcanic ash. “Medyo swerte po na umuulan sa affected areas. So I think, madi-dilute …
MORE Power supports Negros Power in preparation for operation
MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has stepped up to support its sister company, Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power), in its preparations for the upcoming operation in Central Negros in a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service quality. Last week, MORE Power dispatched specialized service vehicles from Iloilo …
Does Alice Guo have a backer in the Senate?
By Ade Fajardo Senator Chiz Escudero cites the rules of evidence in the Senate’s disposition of the case of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. He invokes the presumption of innocence in favor of the mayor, whose Filipino citizenship is evidenced by her Philippine passport and certificate of candidacy that was given due course by no less …