The majority of the 25 committed power projects in the Visayas, with a total potential capacity of 1,982 megawatts, are generating renewable energy (RE). Among the committed projects, which are targeted to operate starting 2024 and 2025, solar has the highest rated capacity at 38.37 percent; followed by wind, 26.01 percent; and battery energy storage …
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Bamboo’s economic, environmental potential growing —DTI
A rapidly growing bamboo industry in Negros Oriental is providing alternative regenerative solutions for farmers, especially in the agro-forestry sector, with untapped potential waiting to be harnessed, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Dumaguete City said on Friday, September 20. Jose Julio Somido, Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist of …
Negrense Pastrana struggles as UST bows to NU
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana struggled with her points as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses bowed to the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 75-69, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, September 21. Pastrana, a Mythical team member in the UAAP …
Rizal wallops Negros in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Rizal St. Gerrard Charity Foundation Golden Coolers swept the Negros ICC Blue Hawks, 25-18, 25-21, 25-15, to move up to second place in the 2024 MPVA Season at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite. Stacey Denise Lopez led the balanced attack for the Golden Coolers with 10 points on 10 …
Meralco conquers Terrafirma to end elims on high note
The Meralco Bolts concluded the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup elimination round with a 7-3 win-loss card after conquering also-ran Terrafirma Dyip, 124-82, on Saturday, September 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Bolts, who capitalized on the absence of key players in Terrafirma, have secured the second seed in Group A after the triumph. Meanwhile, …
Blackwater pounces on import-less Beermen to keep PBA QF bid alive
The Blackwater Bossing are still in the fight for a quarterfinal berth in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. All thanks to the 49-point, 11-rebound explosion of import George King, the Bossing pounced on import-less San Miguel, 111-94, on Saturday, September 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “We know the situation going into tonight, and our …
RPG’s solo exhibition, ‘Kasisidmoon: Whispers of Goodnights Past,’ opens at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s Art Cove
Acclaimed Negrosanon artist Ryn Paul Gonzales (RPG), known for his captivating visual art and evocative poetry, showcased his latest solo exhibition, “Kasisidmoon: Whispers of Goodnights Past,” at Art Cove, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, on September 19, 2024. The exhibition, which will run until January 12, 2025, features a stunning collection of acrylic paintings, sculptures and …
LTFRB to give jeepney operators another chance to consolidate
Unconsolidated jeepney operators will get another chance to join the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). In an interview with the media, LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said the agency is set to come out with a new resolution that will reopen the consolidation application …
DA: Rice importers may face hoarding raps over uncollected stocks in ports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is prioritizing the movement of the 888 containers of nearly half a million sacks of rice that remain uncollected at the Manila International Container Terminal and warned that importers may be liable for hoarding. This was after the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said that several rice importers may …
Elevated unrest: Phivolcs warns of another massive eruption at Kanlaon
BY JEN BAYLON The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warns of another massive eruption at Kanlaon Volcano, as it continues to exhibit signs of increased unrest. “Kanlaon Volcano is currently under Alert Level 2, and its activities could further escalate,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol said on “Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon” yesterday. “Another eruption is possible,” he added. …