Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan of La Castellana, the town hardest hit by the latest eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental asked groups and individuals to coordinate their donations with the municipal government. “We follow protocols called the management of donations,” the mayor said in a statement yesterday. Nicor-Mangilimutan issued the call following a report that …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
60-day price freeze takes effect in NegOcc
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced yesterday the 60-day price freeze now takes effect in Negros Occidental, following its declaration of a state of calamity due to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9. “Following the issuance of the Provincial Board Resolution 1446 issued on December 13, 2024, declaring the entire province …
105 paravets deployed to assist animal raisers hit by Kanlaon eruption
The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has mobilized 105 paraveterinarians to provide support to animal raisers affected by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. As of Monday, December 16, about 26,000 animals have fallen ill due to the effects of the volcanic eruption, showing symptoms of respiratory and digestive diseases. Dr. Placeda Lemana, the …
Belangel, Daegu edge Suwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus escaped with an 87-83 victory over the Suwon KT Sonicboom in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Suwon KT Arena. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard was not active offensively, finishing with just two points, to go …
Bacolod Tay Tung bags NOPSSCEA beach volley title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the NOPSSCEA Season 44 high school girls beach volleyball tournament at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City. Led by Mary Antonette Bontia, Danielle Anne Saloria and Alaica Faith Lachica, the Thunderbolts captured the championship after a 21-13, …
Pag-IBIG, Office of Transportation Cooperatives signs MOA
PAG-IBIG Fund formalized its partnership with the Office of Transportation Cooperatives on Dec. 10, 2024, to expand financial and housing opportunities for transport workers across the country. Present at the ceremonial signing were Pag-IBIG Fund Deputy CEO Alexander Aguilar, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Jesus Ferdinand Ortega, Office of Transportation …
Bulls win by one, send Raptors to 5th straight NBA defeat
Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points and the visiting Chicago Bulls held on to defeat the Toronto Raptors, 122-121, yesterday (Philippine time). Chicago led by 16 before seeing its lead melt to one point in the fourth quarter. Coby White added 19 points for the Bulls, who have won two straight. Josh Giddey had 11 points, …
Harden pours in 41 as Clippers clobber Jazz
James Harden scored 24 of his 41 points in the first quarter, Norman Powell added 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game losing streak with an easy 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz yesterday (Philippine time). Harden outscored the Jazz, 24-20, in the first quarter by shooting 6-of-9 from the floor and …
Walking in a (mini) winter wonderland; Bamboo Tonogbanua’s miniature Christmas village: A celebration of joy and artistry
By JEN BAYLON Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland — Richard Himber, “Winter Wonderland” (1934) In the heart of Bacolod City, a magical transformation occurs each holiday season as Bamboo Tonogbanua opens the doors to his …
Yoyoland Christmas Village: Bacolod’s enchanting holiday destination
By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City transforms into a dazzling wonderland every Christmas season, as the highly-anticipated Yoyoland Christmas Village leads the charge in festive cheer. This enchanting attraction has become a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the spirit of Christmas. Yoyoland Christmas Village is not just another …