Negros Oriental has been placed under state of calamity in response to the needs of the families affected by Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption earlier this month. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the Negros Oriental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s (PDRRMC) recommendation to declare the entire province under a calamity state in a special session …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
A lasting friendship
By Sonny Angara Last week, our country, with representatives from the Kingdom of Spain led by the Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Jorge Moragas Sanchez, physically gathered in Baler, Aurora to celebrate the 20th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the 123rd Anniversary of the Historic Siege of Baler. This celebration, which commemorates the iconic friendship …
As we enter the New Year
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Every New Year reminds us, of course, of another opportunity to make a new beginning in our life. This is a law that governs us in this life. We have to begin and begin again because no matter how far we have reached and how much we have gained in terms …
Gov’t aid to Kanlaon-affected families near P149-M
The national government and local government units (LGUs) have so far provided some P148.9 million worth of assistance to families affected by the December 9 eruption of the Kanlaon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday. In its situation report, the agency said Western Visayas received P45.72 million worth of …
Bacolod, Negros Occidental achieve global wins, regional milestones
The year 2024 marked milestones for highly urbanized Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental in various international initiatives and the dawn of a new administrative region. Challenges posed by climate change and calamities also tested the resilient spirit of the Negrenses. On June 13, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed Republic Act 12000, …
PRO-6 wants ‘boga’ banned as W. Visayas logs 25 injuries
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) will recommend to the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) the passing of a resolution for local government units to pass an ordinance banning “boga” during New Year’s Eve celebrations. For the period December 16 to 30, PRO-6 listed 41 incidents of firework-caused injuries, 25 due to boga …
Cops in hot water over N. Cotabato, NegOcc shootings
The Philippine National Police – Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has launched an investigation into two police officers involved in shooting incidents that killed two. “This shocking act of violence is a betrayal of the trust placed in our police force. The PNP cannot and will not tolerate such reprehensible behavior within its ranks. The IAS …
Belangel thrilled to play in KBL All-Star
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjoseph Belangel of the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus is thrilled with his first-ever appearance in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) All-Star Game. According to Belangel, he is grateful to the KBL fans and his fellow players for voting him in the annual festivity slated for January 19 at the …
Bacolod Tay Tung rules Lacson 14-U volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the 14-and-under category of the Governor Bong Lacson’s Grassroots Volleyball Tournament at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City on Sunday, December 29. Marishka Alexandria Andrada spearheaded the offense to be named Most Valuable Player and Best Setter as the Thunderbolts …
Balanced offense, late surge help Pacers slide past Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton had 31 points, six rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Indiana Pacers pulled away late for a 123-114 victory over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). Six players scored in double figures for Indiana, which beat Boston in two of the teams’ three regular-season meetings. Andrew Nembhard returned from a one-game absence …