By ADRIAN STEWART CO Blackwater Bossing guard James Yap is not yet closing his doors on a professional basketball return despite aiming for his second term as a councilor of San Juan City’s 1st District. The Negros Occidental’s Escalante City native Yap said he is taking a break from professional basketball for now as he …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Finally in PBA semis, Holt continues to step up for Ginebra
Stephen Holt delivered in his first-ever semifinal game in the PBA for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings. The 6-foot-4 guard posted 30 points while shooting 11 of 18 from the field (61.1 percent) on top of eight rebounds and four assists, and he said that this was a matter of him steadily living up to …
METRO HINIGARAN OPENS
Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson congratulates Hinigaranons led by Mayor Nadie P. Arceo, Vice Mayor Mary Grace Arceo, and other municipal and barangay officials for the opening of Metro Store, which he said is “proof that Hinigaran and the neighboring areas continue to thrive and attract investments that contribute to job creation and local …
Disqualification cases: Nuisance bets in 2025 midterm polls to face DQ raps
By JEN BAYLON Nuisance candidates in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections can be disqualified by filing complaints to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The complaints should be submitted within five days after the last day for filing of certificates of candidacy (COC), Negros Occidental provincial election supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria said yesterday. The COC …
‘Better to Best’: A legacy of service to children begins
speaking outBy Ignacio R. Bunye “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” —Psalm 127:3 In line with Kiwanis International’s first object — to give primacy to the spiritual rather than the material values of life — the Kiwanis Club of Muntinlupa Rizal (KCMR)’s “Better to Best” year commenced with a heartfelt …
Life’s simple joys
By Herman M. Lagon In a society that is too fixated on wealth, power, fame, and the unrelenting quest for more, it is easy to forget the actual pleasures around us. These luxuries do not come with a price tag or a brand name, yet they hold the value that no money can buy. These …
PDEA to monitor possible entry of illegal drugs during MassKara
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Negros Occidental will strictly monitor seaports, airports and terminals for the possible entry of illegal drugs into Bacolod City during the celebration of the 45th MassKara Festival from October 12 to 27. In a radio interview yesterday, Alvin Clemente, head of the PDEA Regional Special Enforcement Unit, said they are …
Joint security forces deployed for 45th MassKara fest
At least 1,859 joint security personnel were deployed to ensure peace and order during the 45th MassKara Festival, which will kick off with a “grand salubong” (welcome) on the night of October 11 to usher in the festivity set from October 12 to 27. Brigadier General Jack Wanky, director of Police Regional Office 6 (Western …
20 candidates in Negros Occidental unopposed in May 2025 polls
A total of 20 candidates in various key posts in Negros Occidental are running unopposed in the May 2025 midterm elections, records of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) provincial office as of yesterday showed. Uncontested seats can ensure victory for the lone candidate with only at least one vote, according to the Comelec. In the …
Intense political rivalry seen in NegOr ahead of 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) sees fierce political competition in Negros Oriental province for the May 12, 2025 midterm elections. This outlook follows the conclusion of the eight-day filing period for certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Tuesday, October 8. Comelec-NIR Regional Director Lionel Marco Castillano said that the intensity …