By Herman M. Lagon On August 17, 2024, I will turn 49, a milestone many fear. For many, the year before 50 is the last before societal expectations and personal reflections. This is a chance to face aging fears and embrace its wisdom and growth. You must balance staying relevant, mental health and new …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Ship in molasses leak leaves Sagay port after paying fine
By JEN BAYLON The M/T May Queen of Charity, which caused the molasses spill in the Sagay Marine Reserve, was allowed to leave the Sagay feeder port after its management paid a P250,000 fine. Sagay City Administrator Atty. Ryan Bonghanoy said the ship left the port last Tuesday, August 13. Bonghanoy explained that the fine …
PBBM appoints Negros solon as TESDA chief
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Negros Occidental Third District Representative Jose Francisco Bantug Benitez as the new head of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Malacañang announced yesterday. In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Benitez’s extensive academic background and commitment to sustainable development make him a “well-suited head of …
NegOcc sustains aid to corn farmers as armyworm damage hits P50-M
The Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) continues to assist corn farmers as damage brought by armyworms to plantations reached P50.238 million as of August 12, its report showed. The infestation, which was first reported in June, has spread to farms in 18 local government units (LGUs), affecting 3,377.61 hectares tilled by …
Victorias City broadens support for promotion of obstacle sports
The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental broadened its support for the promotion of obstacle sports by formally collaborating with the Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) as it hosts the region’s biggest obstacle course racing (OCR) challenge dubbed Sidlak OCR 2024 on August 24. The upcoming race is the second obstacle sports event organized …
Bago City launches ‘Kadiwa ng Pangulo,’ sells rice at P25/kilo
At least 40 farmers and local entrepreneurs in Bago City, Negros Occidental, are selling farm produce at affordable prices to launch the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” (KNP) program on Thursday, August 15. Held at the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center, the event preceded the establishment of a regular Kadiwa station at the …
PBBM moves Ninoy Aquino Day celebration to Aug. 23 for long weekend
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. moved the special non-working holiday for Ninoy Aquino Day from August 21 (Wednesday) to August 23 (Friday). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of the President, signed Proclamation No. 665 on Thursday, August 15, amending Proclamation No. 368 series of 2023, which lays out the regular holidays and …
Negros falters to taller Manila in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados saw their winning run snapped after a 93-68 defeat to the Manila SV Batang Sampaloc SGA Stars in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Thursday night, August 15. Tonino Gonzaga carried the scoring cudgels for the Stars with 20 points, with …
10 Negrense cagers to suit up in 2024 PBA Govs’ Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ten players who trace their roots from Negros are rostered in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup, which will kick off this Sunday, August 18, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Among the 10 Negrense players in the opening day lineup, seven came from Negros Occidental, two others came from Bacolod City, …
Farm Fresh sweeps Capital1, stays in quarters hunt
The Farm Fresh Foxies are still pretty much in the hunt for a quarterfinal spot in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference. This, as the Louie Romero-captained squad clinched a three-set victory over Capital1, 25-17, 25-23, 25-20, on Thursday, August 15, at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Foxies improved to a …