The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Region 7 has urged local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas to establish Human Rights Action Centers (HRACs) in their areas. This is in line with the CHR and Department of the Interior and Local Government Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2014 entitled, “Mainstreaming Human Rights through …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Nonoy struggles in Terrafirma debut
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense rookie Mark Nonoy misfired in his debut with the Terrafirma Dyip as they suffered a 116-87 defeat to the Converge FiberXers in the 2024-2025 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, November 27. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City native guard finished with 11 …
Bacolod Tay Tung splits Rebisco invitational opener matches
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts split their first two games to start the Rebisco Volleyball League 18 and Under International Finals at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, November 27. The Thunderbolts had a dominant start as they swept the Northern California Volleyball Association of the …
Jalen Green scores 41 points as Rockets outlast 76ers in OT
Jalen Green scored a season-high 41 points and Alperen Sengun came up big in overtime as the Houston Rockets posted a 122-115 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers yesterday (Philippine time). Sengun (22 points, 14 rebounds) and Amen Thompson (19 and 13) each registered a double-double for Houston, which completed a sweep of its brief …
Harden guides Clippers past skidding Wizards
James Harden scored 43 points, his most since March 2021, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the host Washington Wizards to their 13th consecutive loss in a 121-96 rout yesterday (Philippine time). Harden, whose season high coming into the contest was 29 points, eclipsed that total before halftime when he was fouled on a three-point …
Isolated case; 302IBde to conduct separate probe into Army shooting
The 302nd Infantry Brigade (IBde) will conduct a separate investigation into the shooting incident involving military personnel inside a detachment of the 15th Infantry Battalion at Barangay Manlucahoc in Negros Occidental’s Sipalay City earlier this week. Brigadier General Joey Escanillas, 302IBde commander, said it is not yet clear what caused the incident. Escanillas added that he …
Hindi lahat makakatanggap ng pag-ibig ni Jesus
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. Salamat sa Diyos sa Ngalan Niyang Jesus, Amen. Tapat na pagtanggap at pananampalataya sa Diyos sa Kanyang tatlong anyo, at tapat na pakikinig at pagsunod sa Kanyang mga utos, ang ipinakikitang susi sa matagumpay at masaganang buhay ng mga tao saan mang panig ng buong mundo. Ito ang muling tinanggap …
Chewing
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Chewing efficiency affects the quality of life. This shown in a study, published by dovepress.com, conducted in a nursing home which reflects how impaired chewing impacts on the elderly. The study was led by Andreas Zenthöfer of the University of Heidelberg, Dental School, Department of Prosthodontics. The co-researchers were colleagues …
112 residents on private property get notice to vacate
By JEN BAYLON About 112 families have received their third notice to vacate the privately owned donated property in Bacolod City’s Barangay 39, Negros Occidental Provincial Legal Office head Alberto Nellas, Jr. said. Nellas said several families received the notices to vacate, while some refused to accept them. However, he emphasized that acceptance does not …
74 illegal STL bet collectors nabbed in NegOcc, Bacolod
The number of arrested illegal Small Town Lottery (STL) bet collectors in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental has climbed to 74, authorities said. Of the number, three were arrested in Bacolod, identified as Riclos Llesos, Orly Tolentino and Ronmark del Rosario, the Bacolod City Police Office said in a report. Mengie Abellar, Raylin Dayrit, Teresita …