Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Negros Oriental who were hit by floods and other disasters could seek livelihood assistance through the Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “MSMEs such as sari-sari stores and bakeries, and any registered businesses up to P3 million in assets …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Belangel, Daegu surge to KBL top spot
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus climbed to solo first place in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) after a 91-76 rout of the Seoul SK Knights at the Daegu Gymnasium on Sunday, November 3. The Negrense guard finished the match with 12 points, five assists, two steals, one …
Negrense Canino carries DLSU past Ateneo in Shakey’s
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers overcame a tough challenge from the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 20-25, 17-15, in the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, November 3. Negrense Angel Canino led the way for the Lady …
Brownlee, Ginebra hold off TNT to tie PBA finals
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings had answers for the TNT Tropang Giga again. The Gin Kings held off the Tropang Giga in Game 4 in front of 16,783 fans, 106-92, on Sunday, November 3, at the Araneta Coliseum to tie the best-of-7 championship series of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup at 2-2. Justin Brownlee, …
NBA: Luka Doncic, Mavericks rout depleted Magic
Luka Doncic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes of action and the Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 108-85 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday, November 3. Daniel Gafford scored a season-high 18 points, Kyrie Irving added 17 and Dereck Lively II had 11 points and 11 rebounds for …
Peaceful ‘Undas’: All Saints,’ All Souls’ Day in Bacolod ‘generally peaceful’
The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in Bacolod City was generally peaceful, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said yesterday. In a radio interview, BCPO Director for Operations Lt. Colonel Lester Leada said they recorded no major incidents in the city during Undas from November 1 to 2. The BCPO also received no reports …
Did judges turn a blind eye to murderous intent?
By Ade S. Fajardo Now retired Police Colonel Jovie Espenido testified in Congress that when Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa was in his custody, he executed an affidavit that contained controversial allegations. It identifies police officials who received money from Espinosa’s drug operations. Jovie Espenido says the logbook containing payout entries is still with the Philippine …
Outgrowing toxic resilience
By Herman M. Lagon The term “resilience” has evolved from a badge of honor into a shield that conveniently deflects attention from persistent societal and governance issues. Hailed as a cultural trait, Filipino resilience is often invoked to praise the country’s response to frequent disasters. Yet the admiration for this resilience has grown to mask …
BFP: Unattended candles spark 2 Bacolod fires
By JEN BAYLON The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bacolod City said unattended candles were the cause of two separate fires in Barangays Cabug and Sum-ag in the city on the night of All Saints’ Day, November 1. BFP-Bacolod Fire Officer 2 Rolin Paulan said the first blaze occurred in Purok Lemon Grass, Barangay …
Eviction case filed vs. 112 informal settlers
An eviction case was filed by the Negros Occidental provincial government against 112 informal settler families (ISFs) occupying a privately-owned donated property in Bacolod City’s Barangay 39. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said they have already served a second notice to the affected ISFs, adding that they refused to receive the first one. “Eviction is feasible …