The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Island Region (NIR) said yesterday there is a possibility that Negros Oriental province will be placed under its control during the 2025 midterm elections to ensure safe, peaceful and orderly polls. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, NIR regional election director, told the Philippine News Agency that placing Negros Oriental under …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Comelec notes rise in applicants on last day of voter registration
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has noted an increase in the number of applicants beating the last day of the voter registration for the midterm national and local elections. Acting Assistant Regional Election Supervisor and concurrent Antique Provincial Election Supervisor IV Wil Arceño said in an interview that election offices in 17 municipalities and the …
Abiera delivers as Arellano stuns San Beda
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Renzo Abiera knocked down timely hits in the fourth quarter as the Arellano University Chiefs stunned the San Beda University Red Lions, 72-70, in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Sunday, September 29. Abiera finished the game with nine points, …
Negrense Pastrana shines as UST edges DLSU in UAAP basketball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana was a thorn in the side of her former school as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses prevailed over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Archers, 76-68, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, September 29. …
PBA: Rain or Shine survives Magnolia in OT for series lead
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters squandered a double-digit lead before surviving in the endgame against a gritty Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots squad, 111-106, to take a 2-1 lead in their quarterfinals series in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday, September 29, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Aaron Fuller — who was doubtful …