Electric cooperatives encouraged consumers in Negros Occidental to continue saving energy even as average residential power rates across the province decreased in June. On Friday, June 21, the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) reported a rate of P9.23 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for this month’s billing, indicating a substantial reduction of P8.03 kWh from P17.26 …
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Negrense volleybelles banner BVR Sipalay leg
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense beach volleybelles will banner the Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) on Tour Sipalay leg at the Poblacion Beach in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City this weekend. Negrenses Bea Tan and Bianca Lizares will be paired with each other for the first time as they spearhead the stacked women’s beach volleyball competition. Tan, …
Canada, Iran prevail in Men’s VNL Manila leg
Canada stamped its class over Germany, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, to register its second win in the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Thursday, June 20. Outside hitter Stephen Timothy and opposite Arthur Szwarc delivered 15 points each for the Canadians, who beat …
Kieffer Alas, Gilas boys out to prove worth in FIBA U-17 World Cup
The Gilas Pilipinas boys are set to compete in the 2024 FIBA U-17 World Cup later this month. The young Filipino hoopers are bound to go up against Lithuania, Spain and Puerto Rico on the world stage in Turkey, and among their leaders is young star and De La Salle-Zobel ace Kieffer Alas. The …
More priorities; Lacson sets aside NIR’s renaming, prioritizes full implementation
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has set aside the proposed renaming of the Negros Island Region (NIR) to Negros Island-Siquijor Administrative Region (NISAR), citing more pressing priorities. “I don’t think that’s the priority now,” Lacson said yesterday. Lacson said the proposal to change the name of the newly-established region could be considered …
Peso’s troubling decline signals deeper economic woes
By Ignacio Bunye The Philippine peso’s recent slump to a near 19-month low, closing at P58.635 per dollar, is more than just a numerical dip — it’s a troubling indicator of underlying economic vulnerabilities. This 21.5-centavo decline from the previous day’s close reflects broader issues that deserve serious attention and action. Historically, the peso hasn’t …
Never doubt God’s love for us
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?’ He said this to test Philip, because he himself knew what he was going to do.” (John 6:5-6) With these words, we should realize that we should never doubt God’s constant love for us, especially when we …
VP’s resignation won’t affect politics in NegOcc — Lacson
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation as Education Secretary and National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) vice chairperson will not have any impact on local politics. “Our politics are local, and our condition remains to be strong. Definitely, the resignation of …
Gov’t, private sector fight armyworm infestation in Negros Occidental
Both the government and the private sector have taken measures to address the infestation of armyworm in corn and sugarcane fields in at least four local government units (LGUs) in the fifth district of Negros Occidental. Affected areas include some villages in Isabela, Binalbagan and Moises Padilla, as well as Himamaylan City. Negros Occidental …
Ex-NegOr guv Pryde Teves nabbed for terror financing raps
Police authorities arrested former Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves yesterday over his alleged involvement in terrorism activities. In a report, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Teves was nabbed in Barangay Taclobo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental at about 8:15 a.m. The former governor is wanted by the Cebu City Regional Trial …