By JEN BAYLON A P2.8 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from a live-in partner during a buy-bust operation on Pallochina Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay Villamonte yesterday morning. The suspects were identified as 21-year-old John Matthew Genon, a high-value individual; and 25-year-old Laurriane Libre, a street-level individual, both residents of Purok Ylac …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
Soldier dies in bus collision
A soldier was killed after his motorcycle crashed into a bus at Barangay Manalad in Negros Occidental’s Ilog town on Saturday morning, July 6. Police identified the fatality as 33-year-old Private First Class John Leo Saldua, a resident of Bago City. Saldua was assigned to the 15th Infantry Battalion, based in Cauayan town. Ilog police chief, Lt. …
Negros Oriental eyes higher grade slaughterhouses
Some localities in Negros Oriental are currently in talks with the National Meat Inspection Service for setting up higher-grade slaughterhouses such as those with a Double A classification. A Double A is semi-automated with operational procedures allowed to slaughter food animals for inter-municipality distribution, according to the Department of Agriculture. Dr. Alfonso Tundag, Bureau …
At least 40 more sites to sell rice at P29 per kilo
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking for at least 40 more sites or “Kadiwa” stores in the next two months that will sell rice at P29 per kilogram (kg). Agriculture Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra said the sites for the “P29 Rice Program” will be in Malabon, Navotas and Mandaluyong in Metro Manila, Cebu …
Negrense Larroza ready to embrace any role in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Maicah Larroza is ready to take on any playing role given by the team that selects her in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft at a hotel in Manila tonight. According to the former De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers volleybelle, she is willing to adjust to the system of …
Gilas’ Olympic hopes dashed after second-half meltdown vs. Brazil
Gilas Pilipinas’ hopes of booking a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have come to an end. This, after the nationals absorbed a 71-60 defeat against Brazil during the semifinals of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) on Saturday, July 6 (Philippine time) at the Arena Riga in Latvia. Justin Brownlee led …
Gilas boys dominated by China, remain winless in U17 World Cup
The Gilas Pilipinas Under-17 men’s basketball team continued their downfall in the 2024 FIBA U-17 World Cup on Saturday, July 6. The young Filipino ballers absorbed an 85-66 defeat against China at the Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Turkey, as they fell to their sixth straight defeat in six games. Joaquin Ludovice led the …
Overpriced repair? Show-cause order issued vs. NegOcc exec over furniture repairs
By JEN BAYLON A show-cause order was issued against the executive assistant of Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson due to alleged irregularities in the procurement of furniture repairs amounting to P129,200. Provincial Legal Office head Alberto Nellas, Jr. said the show-cause order was issued last July 2 against Executive Assistant IV Francis Velez in violation of Republic …
Leaders’ role in school culture
By Herman M. Lagon In the heart of every thriving school lies a strong and positive culture, often described as the school’s invisible yet pervasive heartbeat. This culture, which significantly impacts every aspect of school life, from the staff’s morale to student achievement, is mainly shaped by the leadership within the institution. The importance …
Negros First CyberCentre to serve as NIR hub
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental provincial government is set to present the Negros First CyberCentre as the regional center for the newly-created Negros Island Region (NIR). Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center will be transferred to its new office in Talisay City, and its vacated space …