By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs fended off the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF), 25-11, 25-12 and 25-14, in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday, July 13. Myrtle Totica Escanlar stepped up offensively with nine points, on eight …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
Negrense Cabayaran nabs 2 golds in Palarong Pambansa swimming
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense swimmer Alexi Kouzenye Cabayaran emerged with two gold medals in the secondary girls’ swimming competition of the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City over the weekend. The Bacolod Trinity Christian School standout captured her first gold in the secondary girls’ 50-meter backstroke before nailing the 4×500 freestyle relay with …
Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao has a ‘good problem’ in PBA Draft
Rain or Shine mentor Yeng Guiao, whose team had five picks in the first two rounds of the PBA Rookie Draft, had a “good problem” ahead of the exercise at the Glorietta Activity Center yesterday. The multi-titled coach discussed his situation during the PBA Draft Combine on Thursday, July 11, at the Ynares Sports …
No more fish to catch; Fishing community near Ilog-Hilabangan River affected by fish kill
By JEN BAYLON The fishing community at Barangay 2 in Negros Occidental’s Ilog town is reeling from the impact of fish kill incidents in the Ilog-Hilabangan River, leaving fisherfolk without a source of income. Barangay 2 chief Nicanor Lopez said about 50 fishermen from Sitio Malabong have been deprived of their livelihoods due to the fish …
Unmasking flaws in testing
By Herman M. Lagon The National Achievement Test (NAT) and the Basic Education Exit Assessment (BEEA) have been central to the debate on the country’s education quality. These are designed to gauge our students’ academic proficiency and preparedness in Grades 3, 6, 10, and 12. However, challenges and concerns have been raised over the …
Bad gums and cancer
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Gum ailment or periodontal disease may increase the risk of getting sick with cancer by half. A new study was published July 20 in the journal Gut, suggests that gum disease may increase the risk of stomach cancer by 52 percent and throat cancer by 43 percent. Compared to those …
Stolen Amorsolo’s ‘Mango Harvesters’ painting recovered
The “Mango Harvesters” painting by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was recovered by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after it was stolen from the Hofileña Museum in Negros Occidental’s Silay City last week. Silay police chief, Colonel Mark Anthony Darroca, said the NBI conducted an entrapment operation that resulted in the arrest of two …
NegOcc poised to become convention hub with landmark facility
The national government-funded Negros Occidental Convention Center in Silay City is seen to boost the province’s bid to become one of the convention hubs in the country. Construction of the two-story multipurpose facility, which can accommodate up to 6,200 visitors and staff, is set to start next month, based on the project schedule of …
PRO-6 boosts operational capability of W. Visayas police units
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) turned over firearms, vehicles and equipment to selected units in the region to boost their operational capability. PRO6 Regional Director Brigadier General Jack Wanky said the support from the national headquarters was meant to inspire the region’s police officers to do their job well. “These are …
Iloilo guv expects PBBM to lay out new dev’t projects
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. said that he is hoping to hear about new development projects for Iloilo and Western Visayas when President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. “We would like to hear more than expectations, and I think that Iloilo will be mentioned …