After a tough 49-point defeat at the hands of the San Miguel Beermen on Sunday, September 15, it was Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ turn to dominate a basketball rival in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The Gin Kings bounced back big time by thrashing the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 112-96, on Wednesday, September …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Stockton shines in clutch as Converge overcomes Meralco
Alec Stockton’s clutch game proved to be the difference for the Converge FiberXers as they overcame the Meralco Bolts, 105-97, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, September 18, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. A stepback trey, a jumper and a pair of freebies from the young gunner in the last two minutes propelled …
Use of force? Transport leaders claim ‘harassment’ during protest rally
By JEN BAYLON Transport leaders insisted that they were allegedly harassed by the authorities when they held a protest rally on Lacson Street in Bacolod City yesterday morning. In a radio interview, Kabacod Negros Transport Coalition president Lilian Sembrano said the alleged harassment by the city police, including the use of force and a water cannon, …
Martial law 1972: Walang pulitiko ang may tunay na malasakit sa bayan
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ang bawat tao’y dapat pasakop sa mga pinuno ng pamahalaan, sapagkat walang pamahalaang hindi mula sa Diyos, at ang Diyos ang nagtatag ng mga pamahalaang umiiral. Kaya nga, ang lumalaban sa pamahalaan ay lumalaban sa itinalaga ng Diyos; at sila’y nararapat sa parusa …” (Roma 13:1-2, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). …
Expect suffering in our life
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In the Gospel of St. Mark, we are told about a parable (Mark 12:1-12) where a man planted a vineyard and leased it to tenant farmers. The servants whom he sent to collect his portion of the harvest were treated badly and some were even killed. Finally, he sent his son, …
2 more NegOcc LGUs under state of calamity
Two more local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have been declared under a state of calamity due to the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. La Carlota City and Hinigaran town were placed under a state of calamity, both of which were approved by their respective councils yesterday. Mayor Rex Jalando-on said, …
LTFRB reaffirms gov’t support for modern jeep operators in Visayas
The Department of Transportation-Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (DOTr-LTFRB) reaffirmed the support of the government for operators in the Visayas in the implementation of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). This was emphasized by LTFRB central office chief transportation development officer Joel Bolano when he presented the program updates during the Visayas PTMP Summit …
Negros Trade Fair drives economic growth, highlights innovation
The Negros Trade Fair (NTF), which showcases the best products of the Negros Island Region (NIR), continues to drive economic growth and celebrate Negrense innovation and creativity for 38 years now. Considered the longest-running provincial trade fair in Metro Manila, this year’s edition, which runs from September 17 to 22, features 115 booths of members …
3 Negros Oriental LGUs cited for high immunization rates
The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has commended three local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental for their outstanding performance in the 2023 National Immunization Program (NIP). Dumaguete City and the towns of Dauin and Mabinay were honored in various categories based on population size during the Central Visayas 2024 Regional Immunization Summit …
40 hog farmers in Negros Oriental to get indemnification due to ASF
Some 40 farmers in Valencia, Negros Oriental whose pigs were affected by the African swine fever (ASF) are set to receive indemnification from the national government. Jaymar Vilos, information officer-designate of the Negros Oriental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), told the Philippine News Agency that they had already submitted an initial list of farmers for indemnification …