By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the provincial government plans to expand the Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary by acquiring an additional 11 hectares of land, worth P9 million. “We bought some land beside Mambukal because we want to expand the facilities in Mambukal,” Lacson said. “We can attract more tourists. Aside from …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
Kanlaon’s volcanic activity intensifies, Alert Level 3 possible
By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned that Kanlaon Volcano could be placed under Alert Level 3 due to continuing volcanic activities. According to Mari Andylene Quintia, Phivolcs resident volcanologist at the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory in Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City, Kanlaon is showing signs of unrest, which could lead to …
Higher WESM price hikes power rates in Bacolod, southern Negros
The price increase in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) has led to higher residential power rates for July in Bacolod City and other localities in central and southern Negros Occidental. Separate reports showed yesterday that the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) recorded an increase of P0.5825 per kilowatt hour (kWh), while the Negros …
Bacolod flagship health program reaches 104-K members
The Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) already has 104,000 registered members as of yesterday. Of the total, almost 5,000 cardholders have already availed of hospitalization services since the flagship health program began in May 2023. Under the BacCHP ordinance, the city government guarantees P15,000 for the hospital bills of each cardholder and their …
Fall armyworm infestation threatens to wipe out NegOr corn fields
Agriculture technicians are scrambling to curb a potential heavy fall armyworm infestation that threatens to wipe out corn fields in Negros Oriental, an official said yesterday. Emmanuel Caduyac, Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) chief, told the Philippine News Agency that as of July 16, some 1,683 hectares of corn fields were already destroyed by fall …
Consumers urged to use DTI guide to buy school supplies
The Department of Trade and Industry in Western Visayas has encouraged consumers, especially parents buying their children’s study materials to refer to the “Gabay sa Pamimili ng School Supplies” for guidance in purchasing. The guide, accessed through the DTI website, enumerates the suggested retail prices (SRP) of eight essential school supplies, including notebooks, pad …
Negrense Barcelona, WV 3×3 team finish 3rd in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Paul Barcelona carried the scoring chores for Western Visayas (WV) as they claimed a bronze medal in the 2024 Palarong Pambansa secondary boys’ 3×3 basketball at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Monday, July 15. The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts standout tallied 20 points as …
Bacolod Tay Tung HS volley team retains Palarong Pambansa gold
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, representing Western Visayas (WV), repeated as gold medal winners in the 2024 Palarong Pambansa secondary girls’ volleyball tournament. The Thunderbolts retained their gold medal following a 25-15, 18-25, 27-29, 25-22, 15-12 victory over the National Capital Region’s (NCR) Far Eastern University Lady Baby …
Cone: Quiambao, Tamayo could be ‘future stars’ of Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas young gun Kevin Quiambao is set to lead De La Salle University later this year as they aim to defend their championship in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. The 6-foot-6, Muntinlupa native is expected to carry the load for the Green Archers starting in September, especially after the departure of …
Another eruption? Phivolcs observes increased ground deformation at Kanlaon Volcano
By JEN BAYLON The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed an increase in ground deformation in Kanlaon Volcano’s edifice, as it warns of higher chances of an eruption taking place. “Kanlaon Volcano has been recording a pronounced increase in the inflation or swelling of the edifice for the past month,” Phivolcs said …