By JEN BAYLON The death toll from dengue in Negros Occidental has surged to 15, amid a significant increase in the number of cases, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported yesterday. Based on PHO’s Morbidity Week No. 42 report, 5,108 dengue cases were recorded as of October 19, higher by 301.89 percent compared to 1,271 cases …
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Bacolod ‘catalyst for progress’ as most business-friendly HUC
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez hailed this city’s award as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as a “victory for all Bacolodnons.” Bacolod bested four other finalists — Iloilo, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, and Mandaue — to clinch the title in the Provincial Highly-Urbanized Cities (HUCs) category …
1-K bags of P29 per kilo rice sold in Negros Occidental
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) made the P29 per kilogram of rice available to qualified Negrenses at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo store of the Negros Occidental Irrigation Management Office (IMO) in Bago City yesterday. Some 1,000 bags, each containing 10 kilos of rice, were sold to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and Pantawid …
Kanlaon emits 6,477 tons of sulfur dioxide for 6 days
By JEN BAYLON Kanlaon Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, has emitted a total of 6,477 tons of sulfur dioxide for the past six days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). From October 20 to 25, two volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Kanlaon, Phivolcs said in a report. The …
Viewing parties set for 45th MassKara Festival arena dance highlights
The Bacolod Yuhum Foundation, organizer of the 45th MassKara Festival, will set up viewing parties in shopping malls for revelers to witness the much-awaited arena dance event on Sunday, October 27, the final day of the festival. In its reminder issued yesterday, the organizer advised persons with disabilities, senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with …
P8-M aid extended to ‘Kristine’ victims in W. Visayas
Relief assistance extended to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) in Western Visayas reached more than P8.4 million, according to the report released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as of noon yesterday. The DSWD provided P7.17 million in family food packs (FFPs) and non-food items, while local government units …
NegOcc reaffirms commitment to protect important wetlands
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to protect significant wetlands as the Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area (NOCWCA) marks this week its eighth year of designation as a Ramsar site or a wetland of international importance. “This marks a significant step forward in our shared mission in protecting and …
UST Tiger Sands dominate beach volley tourney
By ADRAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tiger Sands dominated the men’s and women’s divisions of the 2nd Mayor Albee Benitez Beach Volleyball Tournament at the University of St. La Salle-Sandbox in Bacolod City on Thursday afternoon, October 24. UST Tiger Sands 1’s Alche Gupiteo and Dominique Gabito captured the men’s division …
Harmie rules ICTSI Negros Classic
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Harmie Constantino ended a prolonged slump with a come-from-behind victory in the weather-shortened ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic with a courageous 69 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Thursday, October 24. The victory not only snapped Constantino’s long skid, which began in June after a dominant run …
Thompson shines in Dallas debut as Mavs beat Spurs
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson scored 22 points in his Dallas debut on Thursday, October 24, giving a lift to Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic in a 120-109 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Slovenian star Doncic scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Mavs, who fell to the Boston Celtics in last …