By JEN BAYLON The number of deaths due to dengue in Negros Occidental has risen to 10, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said yesterday. PHO head Girlie Pinongan said the latest dengue fatality was a resident of Cadiz City. Based on PHO’s Morbidity Week No. 37 report as of September 14, the total number of dengue …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Empowering SMEs
By Ignacio R. Bunye In a world where small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to find their footing, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has once again stepped up to the plate with its Ka-Negosyo Festival. Now in its third year, this initiative is more than just a series of events; it’s a lifeline …
Caring grandma for cash?
By Herman M. Lagon Given the chance to inherit a fortune, what would you do? “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” is a Thai drama that has gained popularity throughout Southeast Asia and is currently the highest-rated film on Netflix in the Philippines. The question remains throughout the film. The masterpiece, co-written by Thodsapon …
State of calamity in NegOcc eyed
The Negros Occidental provincial government is studying if a state of calamity can be declared in the province after most local government units (LGUs) have been affected by widespread rains and floods due to monsoon rains. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) is assessing the damages brought …
BCPO: Over 1,800 cops to secure MassKara Festival
By JEN BAYLON A total of 1,828 police personnel will be deployed for the upcoming 45th MassKara Festival in October. Colonel Romeo Vargas, operations management unit chief of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), in a press conference of the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation yesterday, said the deployment includes augmentation from the Police Regional Office in …
Victorias City harnesses solar power for clean, reliable water supply
The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental is harnessing solar power to deliver water supply in one of its communities as a step towards the development of a sustainable and renewable water source for government structures in the city. The more than P9 million solar water system project, developed by the Department of Public Works …
Kanlaon’s daily volcanic quakes up to 30— Phivolcs
The number of daily volcanic earthquakes in Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island increased to 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its bulletin yesterday. This is higher compared to the five volcanic earthquakes recorded over the volcano on Tuesday, September 17. Meanwhile, the sulfur dioxide emission from Kanlaon Volcano dropped to 5,362 tons …
Parties to present evidence again in Teves’ extradition case
Evidence will again be presented before a Timor-Leste court for the government’s request to extradite former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. back to the Philippines, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. In a statement, the DOJ said Teves’ camp contested the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals’ (CA) ruling granting the extradition request on procedural …
Barrera shines as JRU notches 1st win in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Mart James Barrera had an efficient offensive game as the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers defeated the San Sebastian College Golden Stags, 90-74, in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, September 18. The former Bacolod Tay Tung High …
Negrense Rubin carries UST over Adamson in UAAP girls volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kimberly Rubin connected two timely service aces as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses outlasted the Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons, 24-26, 19-25, 25-19, 25-19, 15-13, in the UAAP Season 87 girls volleyball tournament at Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday, September 18. With both teams knotted …