With funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in Bacolod City hosts a research center dedicated to the development of advanced materials that could benefit the sugar industry in Negros Occidental. On Thursday afternoon, November 21, the P4.9 million Center of Aerogel Technology for Energy and …
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Info officers in Negros urged to help reduce rice wastage
The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged public information officers in Negros Oriental to help reduce rice wastage, stressing the importance of conservation amid the country’s rice production shortfall. Alejandro Rafal, newly appointed assistant regional director for operations and extension of the DA-Negros Island Region, issued the appeal during a briefing with the Association of Negros …
More lower priced rice sold in Negros Occidental
Irrigators associations in Negros Occidental continue to support the government efforts to sell lower priced rice, the latest beneficiaries of which were residents of Kabankalan City. At the Negros Occidental Irrigation Management Office (IMO) Satellite Office in Barangay Hilamonan, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) disposed of 500 bags of rice, containing 10 kilograms each, at …
LGU buries bodies of 6 NPA rebel fatalities in southern Negros
The local government unit (LGU) of Candoni in Negros Occidental initiated the burial of the six New People’s Army (NPA) rebels yesterday afternoon after they died in a clash with Philippine Army troops in Barangay Gatuslao on Thursday, November 21. Eric John Monserate, municipal disaster risk reduction and management officer, said in a telephone interview …
NegOr cops seize over P54-M illegal drugs since January
Anti-illegal drug operatives have seized more than P54.3 million in suspected shabu and marijuana in Negros Oriental province during various police operations since January this year. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said on Wednesday, November 20, during the weekly Kapihan sa PIA forum that a total of 7.7 …
Bejoy adds 2 golds, retains UAAP MVP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernalyn Bejoy of the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Tracksters retained her women’s MVP award at the close of the UAAP Collegiate Athletics competition at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac on Thursday, November 21. The former Romanito Maravilla National High School standout took home two …
Negrense Ayco steps up as UST defeats NUNS in UAAP HS volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Spikers outdueled the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups, 25-19, 25-18, 20-25, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 87 high school boys’ volleyball tournament at the Paco Arena in Manila on Thursday, November 21. Negrense Joncriz Ayco finished with 17 points, on 14 attacks …
Gilas Pilipinas stuns NZ, inches closer to FIBA Asia Cup ticket
Gilas Pilipinas continued to flash their brilliance this year after beating New Zealand for the first time, 93-89, in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Thursday, November 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Filipinos broke a four-game dry spell against the Tall Backs in a FIBA tournament under the guidance …
Suntrust’s Waves of Hope: Celebrating 27 Years of ‘Malasakit’ in Pasig City
Pasig City, November 9, 2024 – As part of its 27th anniversary celebration, Suntrust Properties, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Megaworld, reaffirmed its commitment to community building through Suntrust Cares, its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. Dubbed as WAVES OF HOPE: Celebrating 27 Years of Building Dreams Together, , this year’s theme focused on the …
Armed presence; 7 alleged NPA rebels killed in Candoni clash
By JEN BAYLON Seven alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in an encounter with military troops at Barangay Gatuslao in Negros Occidental’s Candoni town early yesterday morning. Brigadier General Joey Escanillas, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade, said the clash started at 3:40 a.m. when troops from the 47th and 15th Infantry …