By Herman M. Lagon As vibrant flags flutter and we recall the heroic deeds of the past, let’s take a moment to reflect on the heartbeats of our nation — its people — during the commemoration of Philippine Independence Day, celebrated on July 4 from 1946 until it was changed to June 12 in 1964. …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
‘Fish kill’ probe in Hilabangan River ongoing —DENR
By JEN BAYLON The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is still investigating the suspected fish kill in the Hilabangan River at Barangay 2 in Negros Occidental’s Ilog town. The alleged fish kill was first observed on June 9, when residents reported a significant number of dead fish in the river. According to Barangay 2 chief Nicanor Lopez, …
Bacolod City logs 85% decrease in leptospirosis cases
The sustained prevention and control campaign has brought down leptospirosis cases in Bacolod City by 85.4 percent in the first seven months of 2024. Data from the City Health Office (CHO) showed yesterday that from January 1 to June 29 this year, only seven cases, including two deaths, were reported compared to 48 cases, …
NegOcc rice farmers get DA support on use of crop technologies
Rice farmers in Negros Occidental are getting support from the Department of Agriculture (DA) to increase the utilization rate of crop establishment technologies provided by the national government. Data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA) showed yesterday that the DA-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) delivered 220 units of machinery …
NegOcc former rebels apply for amnesty
At least 52 former rebels (FRs), mostly from northern Negros Occidental, have applied to the National Amnesty Commission Program-Bacolod Local Amnesty Board, as the five-day amnesty application event kicked off at the audiovisual room of the Bacolod City College. Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade Deputy Commander Colonel Victor Llapitan said this two-year amnesty program …
Teves extradition now in ‘last stages’ of process: DOJ
The extradition of former Congressman Arnolfo Teves, Jr. is now in the “last stages” of the process, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said yesterday, two weeks since it announced the decision of Timor-Leste to grant the Philippines’ extradition request. “We are glad to confirm that we are already in the last stages of the extradition …
Health officer: No volcano eruption-related deaths
No deaths were recorded in Negros Occidental as a result of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption last June 3. This was revealed by La Castellana Municipal Health Officer Dr. Gian Carlo Espeleta, clarifying that the patient who died was not related to the volcano eruption as the victim was already suffering from an advanced heart …
Thunderbolts rule Alpha Foxies volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts volleyball squads showed their dominance in the 1st Alpha Foxies Volleyball League held at the Villamonte Gymnasium in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts’ 10-and-under team emerged as champions in the 10-and-under category after prevailing over the DVT team in the finals match. Samantha Valenciano bagged …
Negrenses Locsin, Cabrales commit to NU Bullpups
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense cagers Jid Locsin and Chris John Cabrales, currently playing for the Western Visayas (WV) secondary boys’ basketball team, are set to transfer to the National University (NU) Nazareth School Bullpups. Locsin and Cabrales, both from Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City, will serve as an added boost to the guard …
Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon and broke down in tears as she progressed hours after a Russian missile barrage killed dozens and ripped open a …