The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has urged the public to remain vigilant against the possible transmission of dengue amid inclement weather conditions. IPHO chief Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon said while cases are gradually declining, the province is still within the epidemic threshold and under a state of calamity due to dengue. The province has …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Negros ICC falters to Caloocan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks suffered another defeat in the 2024 MPVA Season as they bowed to the Caloocan AM Spikers, 25-15, 25-15, 28-26, at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite. Iari Yongco-Quimzon anchored the AM Spikers’ offense with 14 points, built on 13 attacks and a service ace, to be …
Negros Shiseikan Club captures medals in PH kendo tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Shiseikan Kendo Club showcased their ability in the 6th Philippine National Kendo Tournament held recently at the University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao City. Lyndi Mendoza spearheaded the gold medal winners as she ruled the women’s individual event. Her Shiseikan teammate Rita Alexis Cuadra took home the bronze medal. …
NBA: Bucks pull away from Jazz to snap skid
Damian Lillard poured in 34 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo collected 31 as part of a double-double to lift the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-100 win over the Utah Jazz yesterday (Philippine time). Lillard also dished out seven assists while Antetokounmpo hauled in a game-high 16 rebounds for Milwaukee, which snapped a six-game skid. Bobby …
Spurs spread the points around in defeating Blazers
Malaki Branham and Keldon Johnson each scored 17 points off the bench as the San Antonio Spurs used an uber-balanced attack to defeat the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 118-105, yesterday (Philippine time). The Spurs were playing the second game of a road-home back-to-back and beginning a five-game homestand. San Antonio took charge late in the …
Rebel affiliates? Army: No poll bets support rebel groups in WV
No candidates running in the 2025 midterm elections in Western Visayas support Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs), the 301st Infantry Brigade (301IBde) said yesterday. According to 301IBde commander Brigadier General Michael Samson, they believe there are no candidates backing the now-weakened CTG, with only remnants of the group remaining. While the Army acknowledges the potential for …
Remembering our dead
By Ignacio R. Bunye This year’s All Saints’ Day observance in the Philippines was a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual traditions that bind the nation. As families gathered to honor their departed loved ones, they engaged in practices that reflect not only their faith but also their resilience in the face of …
Testing trustworthiness
By Herman M. Lagon The National Achievement Test (NAT) has long been a cornerstone of the Philippine educational system, intended as a measure of student performance and school effectiveness. Still, like with many long-standing systems, its relevance and integrity have been hotly contested. Still very pertinent today, the scenario described in my 2009 article, “Are …
Fire razes 2 houses in Bacolod
By JEN BAYLON Two houses were destroyed in separate fire incidents in Bacolod City’s Barangays Estefania and Mansilingan yesterday. Fire Officer 2 Rolin Paulan, chief investigator of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Bacolod, said the first fire was reported in Barangay Estefania’s Sunshine Valley around 1:00 a.m. Paulan said the blaze fully razed two homes owned by Stephanie …
14 quakes, 2 ash emissions logged at Kanlaon —Phivolcs
By JEN BAYLON Kanlaon Volcano continues to exhibit unrest, marked by ash emissions and elevated seismic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. As of 8:00 a.m. yesterday, 14 volcanic earthquakes accompanied by two ash emissions were recorded at Kanlaon, which is currently at Alert Level 2, indicating increased unrest, Phivolcs said. …