The National Security Council (NSC) recognized the critical role of local governance in the successful implementation of the 2023-2028 National Security Policy (NSP). With the emerging non-traditional security threats, this policy is the country’s all-encompassing policy document that spells out the aspirations and defines the strategic direction of the government to protect, preserve and …
Monthly Archives: July 2024
DOH releases nearly P6-B health emergency allowance in W. Visayas
The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-WVCHD) has already released over P5.98 billion of health emergency allowance (HEA) to health workers who served at the height of the pandemic. WVCHD Administrative Officer V and human resources in-charge Genevieve Cadornigara said during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” briefing on Tuesday, July …
Negros notches 2nd consecutive triumph in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados secured their second consecutive win in the 2024 MPBL Season after taking down the hapless Imus Agimat VA Drones, 75-68, at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Tuesday night, July 2. Negrense Jose Piero Longa knocked down all of his three outside conversions to finish with 13 points …
Aguilar, 7 others secure ICTSI-JPGT finals berths
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ana Marie Aguilar’s decisive frontside charge propelled her to victory in the 8-9 category of the ICTSI-Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) Visayas Series 3 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club on Tuesday afternoon, July 2. Aguilar, who shot a frontside 52 to finish with 109 and 229 total, emerged …
Klay Thompson to Mavs, ending run with Warriors —reports
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson reportedly agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson, 34 years old, teamed with Steph Curry for four NBA championships in 13 seasons with the Warriors, but turned down a contract extension offer …
Sugar oversupply; Lacson: Importation may affect local sugar industry
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the local sugar industry will be affected by the government’s plan to import 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar in September, which aims to address the supply gap before the milling season starts in October. Lacson warned that the importation would lead to an oversupply …
Saving the Asin Tibuok of Bohol
By Dennis Gorecho The dinosaur-egg-like “Asin Tibuok” is a rare Filipino artisanal sea salt from my home province Bohol that was featured in an episode of “Replacing Chef Chico” in Netflix. “Replacing Chef Chico” is a series that follows Ella (Alessandra de Rossi), a sous-chef in a Filipino fine dining restaurant who became the head chef when the original head …
Learn to live by faith
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That gospel episode where Christ in the synagogue in Nazareth faulted the people for their lack of faith (cfr. Luke 4:24-30) reminds us that we have to learn how to live by faith, with our thoughts and intentions and everything in our interior world mainly inspired and directed by faith rather …
Negros solon commits support for new DepEd chief
Negros Occidental Third District Representative Jose Francisco Benitez, earlier shortlisted to become the next Department of Education (DepEd) chief, vowed support for Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, who was named as the next Education Secretary by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. yesterday. In a statement, Benitez, co-commissioner of the Second Congressional Commission on Education, welcomed the …
Western Visayas still ‘Q fever-free’ —DA
Western Visayas has reported no cases of “Q fever,” which affects domestic ruminants and could cause public health importance as it affects humans, as of this writing. This is according to the recent statement issued by the Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6). Currently, the DA is already strengthening its animal border protocols …