By Ignacio R. Bunye During the recently held Ayala Integrated Summit, Ayala Pillar Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA) took the opportunity to reflect on Ayala’s journey as the Ayala Group approaches the end of its 190th anniversary celebrations. In his keynote address before boards and executives across the Ayala Group, FZA reaffirmed Ayala’s commitment to …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
More than grades
By Herman M. Lagon Joining student organizations, clubs, councils, and school papers is more than just a way to pass the time in college; it is an experience that forms you. Imagine this: You graduate with Latin honors and a picture-perfect transcript, but how do you respond when the job market calls for leadership, empathy …
4-day transport strike set in Bacolod next week
By JEN BAYLON The Bacolod Alliance of Commuters, Operators and Drivers (BACOD) and other local traditional transport groups are planning to stage a four-day transport strike from November 28 to December 1. BACOD president Rudy Catedral said they convened to finalize plans for the strike which is expected to cause significant inconvenience to commuters in the …
Organic produce, ‘slow food’ draw huge sales in Negros farmers’ fest
At least 101 exhibitors are selling organic produce and promoting slow food in this year’s joint Negros Island Organic Farmers’ Festival and Terra Madre Visayas, which runs until November 23 at the Provincial Capitol grounds in Bacolod City. Data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist on Wednesday, November 20, showed total sales on the …
Stakeholders vow support for Negros energy roadmap
Stakeholders from various sectors signed a covenant of commitment to support the goals laid out in the “SecuRE Negros Energy Development Roadmap” during the summit and forum held at a hotel in Talisay City, Negros Occidental yesterday. The signing, led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, capped the presentation of the …
24-hr anti-drug ops yield P2.9-M ‘shabu’
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) reported yesterday that it seized more than P2.9 million worth of suspected shabu during the 24-hour operations launched by various police units since 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20. The region-wide operations also led to the arrest of 12 individuals. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) reported …
Bacolod City gets DOT support for Terra Madre Asia-Pacific hosting
Bacolod City is receiving full support from the Department of Tourism (DOT) as it prepares to host the first-ever Terra Madre Salone del Gusto Asia and the Pacific in November next year. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco joined Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, together with Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Victorias City Mayor Javier …
2 stabbed dead, 3 hurt over loud music
Two individuals were stabbed dead while three others were injured during an altercation over loud music at Purok Florenceville in Bacolod City’s Barangay Pahanocoy on Wednesday night, November 20. Police Station 8 identified the fatalities as 49-year-old Richard Orita and his relative, Rolando Pigollo. Police Captain Greeky Cayao said the victims and Orita’s three children were …
Negrense Oftana aims for TNT’s consistent title contention
By ADRIAN STEWART CO TNT Tropang Giga star forward Calvin Oftana aims to guide his team to consistent title contention following their recent championship run in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The Negrense forward stated that, while the Tropang Giga has the tools to complete a PBA Grand Slam this season, he wants his team …
Warriors roll past Hawks for 5th straight win at home
Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 27 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors recorded their fifth straight home win with a 120-97 romp over the Atlanta Hawks in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Trayce Jackson-Davis had 14 points and 11 rebounds for Golden State, which bounced back after losing on Monday, November …