By Herman M. Lagon Their vivid colors and elaborate patterns distinguish particular threads. My 21 years of Ignatian formation at Ateneo de Iloilo have woven these threads into my life. Reflecting on this, I see how St. Ignatius of Loyola’s principles have profoundly influenced not only my life but also those of my daughters, …
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Odontophobia
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Here’s a new word: Odontophobia. It’s the fear of dental surgery. Wisdom-tooth extraction, oral cancer, congenital deformation, or injury correction, all these procedures bring out the primal fear of the dental chair. “Many, if not most, if not all, patients are very scared when it comes to these surgeries,” says …
PHO: Senior citizen dies of suspected rabies
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) said a 65-year-old man from Sagay City died from suspected rabies. Rafael Marmolejo, PHO rabies nurse coordinator, said the man died on Monday, June 3, after he was bitten by his pet dog on his right thumb. The family claimed the dog was vaccinated, but it has …
Gov’t work resumes, curfew set in Negros town hit by Kanlaon eruption
Work in all government offices resumed yesterday in La Castellana, the local government unit worst-hit by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental, as the municipal government continues to monitor the occurrence of lahar or mudflow that affected several villages. Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan, who suspended operations of local government offices except those with …
Phivolcs says Kanlaon continues to spew steam, but no eruptions
Mt. Kanlaon continues to emit steam and sulfur dioxide (SO2) as the volcano is still degassing four days after it erupted, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said yesterday. Andylene Quintia, Phivolcs resident volcanologist based in La Carlota, Negros Occidental, told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that the …
LGUs get aid for animals affected by Kanlaon eruption
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) in Negros Occidental is extending assistance to local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on June 3. Several villages of LGUs situated at the foot of the active volcano, particularly those in the fourth and fifth districts, have been badly hit by ashfall, sulfurous odor, …
Iloilo City’s air quality ‘within standard’ amid Kanlaon eruption
The air quality of Iloilo City remains within standard, based on the monitoring of particulate matter (PM) by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). The city has 10 and 2.5 (PM) air quality, which, according to EMB, is within fair brackets, despite the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. PM10 are very small particles with a diameter …
Negrense Nonoy carries Iloilo past Davao in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Mark Nonoy caught fire offensively in the second half as the Iloilo United Royals pulled off an 85-78 upset over the Davao Occidental Tigers-Cocolife in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Down 52-59 midway through the third quarter, the United Royals got a …
Bacolod Tay Tung enters Shakey’s girls volley finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts advanced to the finals of the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League after a 25-18, 25-14, 25-23 win over Kings’ Montessori School in the semifinals at the Paco Arena on Thursday, June 6. Rhose Viane Almendralejo finished with 14 points, built on 13 attacks …
Celtics overpower Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA finals
Kristaps Porzingis dazzled in his return from injury and the Boston Celtics dominated on both ends of the floor to beat the Dallas Mavericks, 107-89, in Game 1 of the NBA finals yesterday (Philippine time). Porzingis missed 10 games after straining his right calf in the first round of the playoffs, but made an …