By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rico Depilo pulled off a sudden surge with a flawless, bogey-free 64, forcing a three-way tie for the lead midway through the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town on Wednesday, October 16. Sharing the top spot at eight-under 132 with seasoned pro Angelo Que (63) and rising star …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Beermen trounces Ginebra to even PBA series
Game 4 went the San Miguel Beermen’s way as they trounced semis rival the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 131-121, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, October 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Beermen had to survive the 49-point explosion of always-spectacular Justin Brownlee to even the best-of-seven series at …
TNT downs Rain or Shine, moves closer to PBA finals
The TNT Tropang Giga moved closer to the championship series in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. TNT edged the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 81-79, in Game 4 of the best-of-seven semifinals on Wednesday, October 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. They now have a pivotal 3-1 lead in the series. Tied at …
Focused military ops; Army troops aim to end insurgency in Negros by yearend
The 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) ordered Army troops to focus on their efforts to end the insurgency in Negros Island by hunting down remnants of the defunct rebel fronts. “We must not rest on our laurels. We shall not relax,” 3ID commander Major General Marion Sison said during his series of visits to the 15th, …
Bilang ng mga naniniwala kay BBM, bumagsak ng husto
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Mapalad ang bansang si Yahweh ang Diyos.” (Mga Awit 33:12, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** ANG DIYOS ANG TANGING SOLUSYON SA MGA PROBLEMA SA BANSA. Ang tanging solusyon sa mga problema ng Pilipinas ay ang pagbabalik ng mga Pilipino sa Diyos, ayon kay Senator Robinhood Padilla. Sa kanyang …
Christ sends us to everyone else
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent me, I also send you. When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them: Receive ye the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21-22) Though addressed to his apostles, these words can also be addressed to all of us who …
San Enrique logs hog cholera cases anew
By JEN BAYLON The municipality of San Enrique in Negros Occidental has reported new cases of hog cholera, prompting the local government to temporarily halt hog repopulation efforts. San Enrique Mayor Jilson Tubillara said there have been no cases of African swine fever (ASF) in the locality, according to laboratory results. However, the symptoms of hog …
‘More competitive’ MassKara street dance, arena contest despite fewer participants
By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City is preparing for a more competitive MassKara Street Dance and Arena Competition scheduled for October 27, although only seven barangays will be participating this year. In an interview yesterday, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez expressed optimism that having fewer participants could enhance the quality and creativity of the performances, resulting in …
4 Negros cities listed in ‘Green Destinations Top 100 Stories’
Inspiring initiatives in four component cities of Negros Occidental made it to the global Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2024 list released yesterday. Bago, Sagay, Sipalay and Talisay cities, the only entries from the Philippines, got into the final roster of the annual competition, organized by the Green Destinations Foundation based in The Netherlands, that …
Army told to prevent NPA resurgence
The 47th Infantry Battalion (47IB) of the Philippine Army based in Negros Oriental is relentlessly sustaining its operations in nearby Bohol province to prevent a resurgence of the New People’s Army (NPA). Lt. Colonel Magno Mapalad, 47IB commanding officer, told the Philippine News Agency that they are committed to ensuring that the NPA — the armed …