By Herman M. Lagon In every state university, team names and colors are more than just labels — they reflect the school’s heart and soul. As the Western Visayas Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (RSCUAA) Sports Festival and Conference 2024 approaches, schools from across the region will unite in Iloilo to compete from …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Health advisory issued as Mt. Kanlaon eruption triggers ash fall
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental has issued a public advisory following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday afternoon, December 9, warning residents about the health risks associated with ash fall. Ma. Girlie Pinongan, provincial health officer, urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritize health precautions. “With the eruption of Kanlaon …
80-K food packs prepositioned for Kanlaon affected families
By JEN BAYLON A total of 80,000 food packs have been prepared for families affected by the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said yesterday. “More than 40,000 family food packs and more than 14,000 non-food items are prepositioned for Negros Occidental,” DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said in …
Inflation in Bacolod City, NegOcc slows in November
Inflation rates for all income households in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental eased in November, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported yesterday. Bacolod City’s inflation rate dropped to 2.7 percent from 3.2 percent in October, while Negros Occidental saw a decrease to three percent from 3.5 percent. “The decline in Bacolod City’s inflation rate was …
Pastrana stays optimistic after UST’s defeat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses star Kent Jane Pastrana remains hopeful about their chances to defend their UAAP women’s basketball title despite a narrow 72-71 loss to the National University Lady Bulldogs in Game 1 of the finals. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native Pastrana emphasized the importance of …
Bacolod Tay Tung 12-U rules UNO-R Invitational Volley League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts 12-Under volleyball team emerged as champions in the 1st UNO-R Talisay/CSNTR Invitational Volleyball League held at the Talisay Gymnasium in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City over the weekend. Chinnie Millama delivered an all-around performance to be named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player as the Thunderbolts …
Sotto tows Koshigaya over Wright, Kawasaki in B.League
Kai Sotto displayed dominance for the Koshigaya Alphas anew in the 2024-2025 Season of the Japan B.League. The 7-foot-3 star delivered for Koshigaya, this time against Matthew Wright and Kawasaki, as the Alphas dumped the Brave Thunders, 100-74, at the Koshigaya City Gymnasium on Sunday, December 8. Sotto finished with a 25-point, 18-rebound double-double on …
Karl-Anthony Towns takes over late; Knicks top Raptors
Karl-Anthony Towns scored the go-ahead layup in the final minute and had 24 points and 15 rebounds as the visiting New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors, 113-108, yesterday (Philippine time). Towns followed his key basket with a three-pointer to clinch New York’s fifth win in its past six games. Mikal Bridges added 23 points …
ABANTE, POSIBLE! Toyota Motor Philippines launches the Next Generation Tamaraw
December 6, 2024, Manila, Philippines – Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially launched the Next Generation Tamaraw in a grand event held simultaneously in eight locations nationwide. The mobility company unveiled the various forms and conversions of its new commercial vehicle, introducing a new era of transformative mobility to audiences in Makati City, Quezon City, Pasay …
PAGCOR’s ‘Bawat Buhay Mahalaga’ Caravan brings vital services to Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY – Over 3,000 residents of Ilocos Norte benefited from vital health services and assistance provided by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) through its Bawat Buhay Mahalaga Serbisyo Caravan. Held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena from November 29 to 30, the two-day event offered free medical consultations and services, medicines as well as …