By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana of the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigresses settled for a runner-up finish in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament MVP race. The Negros Occidental’s Victorias City native cager concluded the double-round eliminations with 79.857 statistical points (SPs) from her averages of 15.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
NorthPort dominates NLEX in PBA Comm’s Cup opener
The NorthPort Batang Pier dominated the NLEX Road Warriors, 114-87, to open their campaign in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Thursday, November 28, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. NLEX led by as much as 16, 25-9, in the first period before NorthPort made a run to close the said frame 29-21 in favor …
Celtics, Bulls clash in important NBA game for both
The Chicago Bulls will take on the visiting Boston Celtics in a crucial NBA matchup. Boston, Chicago and Atlanta are all 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Group C standings. Cleveland is 1-1 and Washington is 0-3. The Bulls will be the Group C champion if they beat the Celtics and the Hawks beat the Cavaliers on Saturday, …
Motu proprio probe; CHR-Bacolod to investigate Candoni encounter
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Bacolod City has initiated a motu proprio investigation into the recent encounter at Barangay Gatuslao in Negros Occidental’s Candoni town, where seven alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels died. CHR-Bacolod head Vincent Parra said they are gathering relevant information regarding the identity of the alleged NPA rebels who …
Transformation of NBP
By Ignacio R. Bunye The proposed conversion of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation in Muntinlupa City into the “BuCor Global City” presents an extraordinary opportunity for development and modernization. However, this ambitious plan must prioritize the well-being and interests of the local community it will significantly impact. As emphasized by Councilor Atty. Raul Corro, …
The NAT trap
By Herman M. Lagon The sorry state of external assessments in basic education — like the National Achievement Test (NAT) — is a story that needs to be told. For years, we have relied on such exams to gauge the learning outcomes of millions of Filipino students. Yet, as journalist and education advocate Estanislao C. …
HEA for NegOcc hospital workers still pending release
By JEN BAYLON The Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for medical workers in provincial and district hospitals in Negros Occidental remains unreleased. Randy Peacita, president of the Progressive Alliance of Capitol Employees, said the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has yet to download the HEA for health workers at the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial …
5 more police stations eyed in Bacolod City
The highly urbanized Bacolod City is eyeing establishing five more police stations to boost the safety and security of its growing populace. “This will enhance our ability to ensure the safety and security of every Bacolodnon,” Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said in a statement yesterday. Based on initial plans, the locations would be in the barangays …
New rice threshers boost yield for NegOcc farmers
Thirteen farmers’ associations in Negros Occidental have recently been equipped with state-of-the-art post-harvest machinery by the provincial government. The initiative aims to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance productivity among rice farmers in the region, according to data from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA). All 15 units, worth P153,300 each, have a total cost …
Dumaguete City seeks Unesco’s Creative City for Literature
Dumaguete City aspires to be part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Creative Cities Network (UCCN) around the world in the field of Literature. Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo said the city may qualify to be the City of Literature due to the immense contribution of writers from Dumaguete City …