By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported a 313.16 percent increase in the number of dengue cases in the province this year. Based on PHO’s Morbidity Week No. 43 Report, as of October 26, the province recorded 5,338 dengue cases with 15 deaths. This is higher than the 1,292 cases in …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and the struggle for self-determination
By Dennis Gorecho Despite the enactment of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) or Republic Act No. 8371 27 years ago, conflicting laws and policies have made the implementation of this law quite challenging. This was the pronouncement of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), through its Episcopal Commission on Indigenous Peoples (ECIP), on …
Trump must be ‘trumped’
By Herman M. Lagon As the United States hurtles toward another consequential election, the world watches not merely as a bystander but as a deeply invested stakeholder. From the Philippines to Poland, America’s political trajectory holds a significant impact. And nowhere is this more acutely felt than among the tens of millions of Filipinos who, …
BCPO eyes 3 more city police stations
BY JEN BAYLON The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) proposed the establishment of three additional police stations to strengthen peace and order in the city. BCPO director Colonel Joeresty Coronica presented the plan to Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Monday, November 4, requesting the establishment of new stations in key areas with high population densities. According …
Lacson: Cinco de Noviembre a unique narrative of heroism
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the celebration of the 126th Al Cinco de Noviembre yesterday was the province’s unique narrative of heroism. During the rites held at the Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City, Lacson said heroism is often associated with extraordinary acts, yet the understanding of heroism must also evolve. “As …
Contested agro-forestry operations in Negros under strict watch
The Negros Occidental provincial government-led multipartite monitoring team (MMT) will keep track of the environmental compliance and sustainability efforts of Hacienda Asia Plantations Inc. (HAPI) located in two villages of Candoni town. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson issued a directive creating the MMT, as environmental groups continue to oppose yesterday the firm’s proposed palm oil plantation …
NegOr cops nab more than 800 suspects during week-long ops
Police in Negros Oriental arrested more than 800 individuals in week-long enhanced operations across the province, an official said yesterday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said a consolidated report from the various police stations showed that these individuals were arrested between October 29 and November 3 in simultaneous …
NMP to restore ancestral house of Negrense revolutionary hero
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) will lead the full restoration of the ancestral house of Negrense revolutionary hero, General Aniceto Lacson, located in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. As part of the commemoration of the 126th year of the Negrenses’ revolt against the Spanish colonizers on November 5, 1898, the heirs of Lacson formally donated …
Negros falters to Valenzuela in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks continued their slump in the 2024 MPVA Season as they bowed to the Valenzuela City Classy, 25-21, 8-25, 25-20, 25-14, at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Bacoor City, Cavite on Monday night, November 4. Abegail Nuval finished the match with 12 points, all coming from attacks, to be …
Bacolod Tay Tung aims to defend Rebisco volley league crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, representing Western Visayas, are aiming to defend their crown in the 2024 Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) National Finals slated from November 22 to 25 in Mandaluyong City. The Thunderbolts, which defeated Naga College Foundation Tigers in the finals last year, made a return trip …