The number of sugar migrants, also known as “sacadas,” working in the sugar-rich province of Negros Occidental is declining after their lives have improved with the assistance of Antique’s provincial government. “Negros Occidental Governor [Eugenio Jose] Lacson has already told me that they are now having difficulty in looking for sacadas because there are fewer …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
DepEd eyes Saturday, night classes to make up for suspensions
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Saturday catch-up classes or night shifts may be implemented after several weeks of typhoon-driven class disruptions. In an ambush interview on the sidelines of the 2024 Regional Conference on Educational Planning in Asia at SEAMEO Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology center in Quezon City, Angara underscored the urgency …
2 nabbed with P1.7-M shabu in Bacolod sting op
Police operatives arrested two individuals in a buy-bust that yielded P1.7 million worth of suspected shabu at a residence in Purok Gonzaga, Barangay Taculing in Bacolod City before midnight on Wednesday, November 6. The suspects were identified as alias “Herliza,” 27, and her companion “Judy,” 30. A report by the Bacolod City Police Office said …
Iconic centuries-old Dumaguete belfry restoration on schedule
The restoration and site improvement project of the iconic centuries-old watchtower-belfry in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental is moving ahead as scheduled. Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, head of the Diocese of Dumaguete’s Committee on Church Cultural Heritage, said in an interview that the project, which started in September, is about 11 percent complete and is scheduled …
Canino shines as DLSU edges UST in Shakey’s
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers ousted the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 26-28, 25-19, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13, in the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship semifinals at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, November 6. Negrense Angel Canino finished with 17 points, including the match-clinching attack, …
Negrense Pastrana’s 14-pts not enough as UST bows to NU anew
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana’s efforts were not enough as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses bowed to the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 76-70, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, November 6. The Negrense guard finished with …
TNT beats Ginebra in blowout fashion, on brink of PBA Govs’ Cup title
The TNT Tropang Giga is now a win away from a successful title defense in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The defending champions have beaten the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in blowout fashion, 99-72, on Wednesday, November 6, at the Araneta Coliseum to secure a pivotal 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven title series. The Gin …
52 anti-drug ops; BCPO seized P28.6-M illegal drugs in October
By JEN BAYLON The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) recovered a total of P28.6 million worth of illegal drugs during its month-long anti-illegal drug operations in October. BCPO director Police Colonel Joeresty Coronica, in a statement, said they conducted 52 drug buy-bust operations that resulted in the seizure of 4,245.243 grams of suspected shabu. Sixty individuals were …
Singson: Peace and order needed to achieve progress
Senatorial candidate Luis “Chavit” Singson emphasized the crucial role of peace and order in achieving progress during his address at the Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial Congress in Bacolod City yesterday. “We cannot progress without peace and order,” Singson told the crowd, highlighting how his efforts in maintaining peace and stability helped make Ilocos Sur …
Kumperensya ng mga Protestante at Katoliko tungkol kay Maria
BY MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Darating ang malalakas na ulan, matataas na baha at matitinding hangin …” (si Jesus, sa Mateo 7:25, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** NAGAGANAP NA NGA. Nagaganap na nga … ang alin? Ang mga nakasulat sa Bibliya, ayon sa mga pahayag ni Jesus, na magkakaroon ang daigdig ng mga …