By Dennis Gorecho The parameters for the third doctor consultation under the newly signed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers will lessen the chance of claimants to receive favorable decisions in compensation cases. The provision on Determination of Disability Grading or Fitness to Work (Section 57) indicated that “the third doctor’s assessment shall strictly adhere to …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Sweeping claims ahead
By Herman M. Lagon One tendency that appears far too frequently in the whirlwind of political discourse is hasty generalization. This logical fallacy is common in daily discussions, news articles, and — unsurprisingly — political campaigns. It entails drawing general conclusions from sparse data. Fallacies can range from the harmless — like when a vendor …
Delay in sugar importation to optimize utilization of local produce
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has welcomed the support of farmers in Mindanao and Luzon for the national government’s move to delay sugar importation until the middle of next year amid a stable supply of raw and refined sugar. The SRA and the Department of Agriculture (DA) received letters of support from the Sugarcane Growers …
Bacolod, NegOcc post strong economic growths in 2023
The highly urbanized Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental posted strong economic performance in 2023, data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed yesterday. Last year’s growth numbers of the city and the province were presented by the PSA, through its Negros Occidental Provincial Statistical Office, during the 2024 Provincial Product Dissemination of …
Teen admits killing nephew, 8
By JEN BAYLON A 14-year-old boy has admitted to murdering his eight-year-old nephew, who was found in a state of decomposition at Barangay Santol in Negros Occidental’s Binalbagan town over the weekend. Binalbagan police chief Major Jun Ray Batadlan said the suspect confessed to attacking the boy with a bolo. However, he did not disclose …
Roadshow caravan on vote counting machines in Negros Island all set
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is gearing up for a roadshow caravan next week to educate the voters on the automated counting machines (ACMs) for the 2025 polls. The Comelec-NIR regional election director, lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, told the Philippine News Agency on Monday, November 25, that all the …
Tay Tung back-to-back RVL champion
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, representing Western Visayas, completed their title-retention bid in the Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) 18-Under 2024 National Finals. The Thunderbolts retained the national title following a 25-16, 25-20, 25-13 straight set victory against University of Batangas in the one-game finals at Gameville Ball Park in …
Negrense Jardio named best libero as NU completes SSL 3-peat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs completed a three-peat in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Pre-season Collegiate Challenge after a 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-20 Game 2 win over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Negrense Shaira Jardio played a pivotal role on the defensive …
Ja Morant returns, scores 22 to lead Grizzlies past Blazers
Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and scored 22 points with 11 assists to lead the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday (Philippine time). Jaren Jackson, Jr. added 21 points, six rebounds and three blocks, Santi Aldama posted a double-double of 13 points and …
Nets escape 18-point hole, overtake Warriors
Dennis Schroder led the way with 31 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 18 points down in the third quarter on the second night of a back-to-back set to stun the Golden State Warriors, 128-120, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Schroder sank four of Brooklyn’s 20 three-pointers. Cam Thomas bombed in three three-pointers …