Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed optimism on the full operation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) as he signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the NIR Act on Wednesday, October 2. “I just signed, conforming to the IRR of the NIR Act. Ideally, it would have been good if we all …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
3 NegOr LGUs record zero ASF cases, ready for ‘pink zone’
At least three towns in Negros Oriental are headed toward the “pink zone” category for recording zero African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in recent weeks. Jaymar Vilos, spokesperson-designate of the Provincial Veterinary Office, said on Wednesday, October 2, that Bais City was recently declared a “pink zone” and is gearing up to send or sell …
Comelec urges creation of PNP-NIR for poll security
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is seeking the creation of a Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office to bolster security measures for the coming May 2025 polls. At present, the police setup may not be enough for the elections’ security requirements, lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano told the Philippine News …
Timor-Leste officials want Teves case over —Remulla
Timor-Leste officials wanted the case of former Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. to be done with already, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday. “Gusto nila talagang matapos na nang maayos,” Remulla said in a press briefing. Remulla issued the remark a day after a courtesy visit to Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta, who he …
Pastrana carries UST past UP in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses went on a huge run in the fourth quarter to defeat the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 84-60, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, October 2. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana had another efficient …
Silaynon Alarcon stars as UP beats UST in UAAP men’s basketball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons leaned on a huge start in the fourth quarter to defeat the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 81-70, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, October 2. From a slim 65-68 lead early …
Chris Newsome, Allen Durham power Meralco to EASL opener win vs. Macau
The Meralco Bolts opened their East Asia Super League (EASL) 2024-2025 Season campaign in a triumphant manner. Just days after their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup elimination, the Luigi Trillo and Nenad Vucinic-led team defeated the Macau Black Bears, 97-85, on Wednesday evening, October 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Chris …
UAAP: UE beats Ateneo for the first time since 2015
University of the East (UE) finally snatched one against Ateneo de Manila University after almost nine years. The Red Warriors, led by Precious Momowei, rallied past the Blue Eagles, 69-62, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, October 2, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, also snapping a 14-game losing skid …
Mystery vault: Sagay LGU takes ‘decisive action’ on missing HEA fund
By JEN BAYLON The Sagay City government is taking decisive action to investigate the missing P7.3 million Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for city healthcare workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement yesterday, Sagay Mayor Narciso Javelosa, Jr. said they are working closely with several government agencies to expedite the investigation. Javelosa said …
NEPC installs circuit reclosers on Ceneco feedersNEPC installs circuit reclosers on Ceneco feeders
By MAE SINGUAY Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC) has started the installation of 40 automatic circuit reclosers (ACR) on several feeders of the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) to improve power stability and prevent system disturbances. In a press conference at NEPC’s temporary office in Bacolod City’s Barangay Villamonte yesterday, Roel Castro, NEPC president and …