The Bacolod Yuhum Foundation (BYF) has granted all kiosk operators to set up their stalls ahead of the highly-anticipated 45th MassKara Festival this month. “Allowing early ingress for our kiosk operators so that they can provide excellent service and take full advantage of the festival’s business opportunities and maximize their income during MassKara,” Kuster Cadagat, …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
La Castellana prepares for Kanlaon volcanic activities
The municipality of La Castellana continues to strengthen its preparations in the event of disruptive activity of the Kanlaon Volcano. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head John de Asis said they are revisiting the memorandum of agreements with the town’s concessionaires on transportation and other evacuation-related activities in the event the volcano alert …
Bacolod cops seize over P3-M shabu
Operatives of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) seized more than P3 million in illegal drugs in week-long operations, including the P1.394 million recovered from a lone suspect yesterday morning. A buy-bust at almost 1:00 a.m. led to the arrest of alias “Lando” at his residence in Purok San Jose 2, Barangay Sum-ag. The high-value drug personality …
W. Visayas begins ASF recovery program
Western Visayas is now on the road to recovery from the impact of African swine fever (ASF), with the Department of Agriculture kicking off its sentinelling program in the region. Iloilo Provincial Veterinarian IV Wendy Degillo said yesterday that the swine dispersal started in five barangays in the municipality of Oton on October 4. “Actually, …
Negros bows to Quezon in MPBL playoffs opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados faltered to the Quezon Huskers, 73-60, in Game 1 of the MPBL Southern Division quarterfinals at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City late Monday night, October 7. LJay Gonzales tallied a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with four assists, three steals and a block as …
Bacolod Tay Tung dominates Rebisco WV volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts swept their opponents to rule the 2024 Rebisco 18-and-Under Volleyball League Western Visayas qualifiers in Iloilo province’s Pototan town over the weekend. Led by Most Valuable Player and 2nd Best Outside Hitter awardee Ana Francesca Hermosura, the Thunderbolts reclaimed the championship with a 25-18, …
B.League: Ray Parks Jr. impresses in Osaka’s win over Shiga
Ray Parks, Jr. displayed an impressive all-around outing with his new team Osaka Evessa in their win against the Shiga Lakes in the 2024-2025 Japan B.League. The former Gilas Pilipinas star tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal in over 29 minutes of action in Osaka’s 86-79 win over Shiga at the …
Kaya FC opens AWCL campaign with draw vs. College of Asian Scholars
Kaya FC-Iloilo settled for a scoreless draw against Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars in their first game of the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) on Sunday, October 6, at the Pathum Thani Stadium. Both teams had their chances, forcing fine saves from goalkeepers Inna Palacios and Yada Sengyong. Kaya FC-Iloilo caught a break in the …
Political rivalries; Comelec-NIR eyes placing NegOr under poll watch list
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is eyeing placing Negros Oriental under Comelec control for the 2025 midterm elections. Comelec-NIR Regional Director Lionel Marco Castillano said Negros Oriental has a history of intense political rivalries. “Last barangay election, the whole province was put under Comelec control. Kung base sa guidelines …
Counterbalancing disinformation
By Sonny Angara Over the past few decades we have seen an exponential growth in the use of technology and along with it, the amount of information that is being made available at the fingertips of people. A while back, the amount of content an individual can consume was dependent on his or her capability …