Jalen Williams scored 23 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated with a 102-86 win over the Orlando Magic in Oklahoma City yesterday (Philippine time). The Thunder improved to 7-0, extending their best start since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008. Cleveland (8-0) is the only other current unbeaten team. The Thunder’s seven …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Myles Turner pours in 30 as Pacers top Mavericks
Myles Turner made five three-pointers and finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks, 134-127, yesterday (Philippine time). Tyrese Haliburton had 25 points and 12 assists for Indiana, which won its third straight meeting with the Mavericks. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 16, T.J. McConnell had 12, …
Pag-IBIG Fund’s assets breached P 1 trillion
PAG-IBIG Fund reached new heights as the agency breached the P1-trillion mark in Total Net Assets in August 2024, reflecting a 14% growth versus September last year. The growth is largely driven by higher net revenues, increased member savings, and strategic management of its investment portfolios, top officials announced. “We have just celebrated the National …
Degassing hazard: Kanlaon’s sulfuric fumes affect La Carlota, La Castellana villages
By JEN BAYLON Volcanic ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano have continued in the past days, while sulfuric fumes reached several villages in Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City and La Castellana town over the weekend. La Carlota Mayor Rex Jalando-on said yesterday he received reports that ash fall and gas fumes were detected in Barangay Ara-al on …
Developing and promoting ecotourism and nature-based tourism
By Sonny Angara On March 1, 2023, the Senate Tourism Subcommittee on Select Senate Bills on Ecotourism and on the Proposed Senate Resolution on Nature-Based Tourism held a hearing to discuss various measures and, ultimately, to find solutions and initiatives to advance the domestic tourism industry’s recovery while instilling eco-consciousness amid the country’s upcoming summer …
We ought to die in order to live?
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to be ready to understand as quickly as possible some of the incredible teachings of Christ. One of them is that we need to die in order to live. (cfr. John 12:24-26) “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it …
Capitol to offer financial aid for 112 ISFs
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental provincial government said it will provide financial assistance to approximately 112 informal settler families (ISFs) who are being asked to vacate a privately-owned donated property in Bacolod City’s Barangay 39. Provincial Legal Office head Atty. Alberto Nellas, Jr. said once the eviction process begins, the affected ISFs may receive financial …
Bacolod to get 2 more trial court branches
Two additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCCs) will be established soon in Bacolod City’s 6th Judicial Region. Republic Act (RA) 12051, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Sunday, November 3, provides for the establishment of two MTCC branches. RA 12051 also directed the Supreme Court to assign the courts’ respective …
PNP: Report scam purchases, profile hijacking to cybercrime division
An official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Dumaguete City urged the public to report to authorities incidents of online scam purchases and profile hijacking as these are forms of cybercrimes. Police Lt. Gaudioso Morte, chief of the cybercrime division of the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office, disclosed in a Kapihan sa PIA forum …
People with comorbidities cautioned vs. Kanlaon’s ashfall
As Mt. Kanlaon in northern Negros Island continues to emit volcanic ash over the past days, people with comorbidities are advised to wear masks, especially those in areas that are largely affected by these tiny particles. Dr. Cesar Antonio Ligo, a pulmonologist in Negros Oriental capital, Dumaguete City, said yesterday that wearing protective gear like …