The University of the Philippines (UP) will look into one of Ilonggo’s treasures — batchoy. A study that will look into the batchoy industry in Iloilo will be undertaken by UP Visayas in collaboration with the local government of Iloilo City. “They want to look at the batchoy industry because nobody has really delved into …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Negrense Pons named MVP as Creamline rules PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers leaned on their bank of experience to defeat the Akari Power Chargers, 25-15, 25-23 and 25-17, in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference knockout finals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, September 4. Negrense Bernadeth Pons spearheaded the attack with 19 points, on 14 …
3 Bacolod Tay Tung standouts commit to CSB
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Three Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts standouts are set to realize their dreams of playing in Metro Manila after committing to the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers. Middle blocker Camila Amor Bartolome, libero Rhea Tomas and utility spiker Joenil Anne Ramos have formalized their commitment with the reigning …
Magnolia sends NorthPort to 2nd straight loss in PBA
The Magnolia Hotshots rebuffed a stubborn NorthPort Batang Pier squad, 105-94, to claim another victory in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday evening, September 4, at the Araneta Coliseum. The Hotshots made it two wins in a row, hiking their record to 3-2 in Group A of the tournament. They also handed the Batang …
Deliver best results; 3ID: 19 rebels neutralized in Panay, Negros in a month
Nineteen members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the islands of Panay and Negros were neutralized in one month, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said. The 3ID reported that they engaged with the communist rebels in 14 encounters from July 29 to August 31. Thirteen of the NPA fatalities were from Panay, and …
My Father’s routine, lasting impact
By Herman M. Lagon My childhood was filled with all sorts of off-the-wall adventures, but amidst all the chaos, there was one constant: My father and his rituals. At the tender age of four, I learned the art of “pikyaw” with my neighbors, earning a two-inch scar on my knee in the process. I was …
Bakit napakagulo na sa buong Pilipinas?
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “… Sinabi ni Jesus… ‘Sapagkat sa mga araw na iyon, ang mga tao’y magdaranas ng matinding kapighatiang hindi pa nararanasan mula nang likhain ang sanlibutan hanggang sa ngayon, at hindi na mararanasan pa kahit kailan …’” (Mateo 24:21, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** BAKIT NAPAKAGULO NA …
398 Negrense OFWs in Lebanon refused to be repatriated
A total of 398 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Negros Occidental in Lebanon refused to go home amid the worsening tension between Hezbollah and Israel. “Nobody wants to go home,” Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said during a media interview on Tuesday, September 3. Lacson said he is offering an additional P5,000 worth of assistance for Negrense …
Bacolod City develops tree park as tourist site, economic enterprise
The Bacolod City government is developing an 8.7-hectare tree park in Barangay Alangilan to become a tourist attraction and an economic enterprise at the same time. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran and Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya led the blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the site development yesterday. “We have earmarked almost …
Public urged to seek early consultation amid rise in dengue cases
The Department of Health-Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-WV CHD) urged the public to seek immediate consultation once they manifest signs and symptoms of dengue as cases and deaths in the region continue to rise. The region has 18,056 cases with 42 deaths this year, covering the January 1 until August 24 monitoring report …