Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria reported significant strides of his administration in the field of health on Monday, August 5. Speaking at the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City, Sagarbarria said his administration relentlessly worked hard to address issues and concerns after seeing the people “hungry for change.” “Today, I stand before you …
Monthly Archives: August 2024
‘Transport break’ slightly affects commuters in Iloilo City
The two-hour “transport break” joined by over 400 modernized buses in Iloilo City slightly impacted this city while over 1,000 consolidated traditional jeepneys continued to ply their routes on Monday, August 5. Traffic Management Unit head Uldarico Garbanzos said there was coordination about the nationwide unity caravan amid the resolution suspending the implementation of …
Negros overcomes Sarangani’s late run in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados overcame an upset attempt by the Sarangani Marlins for a 102-94 triumph in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Monday night, August 5. Leading by as much as 18 points early in the game, the Muscovados were surprised by a …
Silaynon JP Calvo released by Terrafirma
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense point guard John Paul Calvo has parted ways with the Terrafirma Dyip after six PBA seasons. Dyip team manager Ronald Tubid confirmed that the former Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights point guard was not given a contract extension after his previous deal expired. It was learned that …
Heartbreak for Obiena as he misses pole vault podium
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena just missed out on a podium finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics, placing fourth overall. Obiena faulted three times at the 5.95-meter mark in the finals at the Stade de France yesterday (Philippine time) to bow out of contention for a medal. It was a heartbreaking result for Obiena, …
Solution to woes: Bacolod transport group backs PTMP amid suspension plans
Solution, not suspension. This was the call of local transport group, Bacolod Modernized Jeepney Transport Association (BMJTA), during their transport caravan yesterday to show support for the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), following proposals for suspension. More than 1,500 drivers and operators from 11 modernized jeep cooperatives gathered during the caravan at the Bacolod City Government …
Addressing the gaps on gov’t procurement
bettBy Sonny Angara More than 20 years have passed since Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) was enacted into law. Introduced by my father, the former Senate President Edgardo Angara, the GPRA was considered a world-class, landmark law for putting in place strong mechanisms to curb corruption in government procurement. …
Beyond bullying
By Herman M. Lagon The recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) findings found widespread bullying. One in three Filipino students is bullied at least once a week, a statistic that has remained alarming for years now. Bullying is more common among boys and public school students. The effects on these students’ academic performance …
Rebel yields, helps Army recover weapons
By JEN BAYLON A former member of the dismantled New People’s Army-Northern Negros Front provided crucial information to the Philippine Army that led to the recovery of hidden weapons in an encounter at Barangay Pinapugasan in Negros Occidental’s Escalante City last February. According to a statement from the 79th Infantry Battalion, the surrendered rebel disclosed the location where one …
Kabankalan gov’t ready to pay poll support staff if …
The Kabankalan City government said payment will be released for the support staff who served in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in 2023, provided that the legal opinion from the Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) offers a sufficient basis. Kabankalan Mayor Benjie Miranda said the city government is willing to allocate …