The Department of Justice (DOJ) said yesterday there is no timeline yet on the possible return of former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, Jr. to the country as his camp may still appeal the decision granting his extradition. On Thursday, December 5, the DOJ announced that Timor-Leste granted anew the country’s extradition request for Teves, …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Functional PH legal system cited in grant of Teves’ extradition
The Timor-Leste Court of Appeal has cited the Philippines’ functional legal system in granting the country’s request to extradite former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. for the second time. In its 42-page ruling, the Timor-Leste Court of Appeal noted that the Philippine legal system is functional and safeguards the rights of the …
UST nears UAAP boys volley crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Spikers edged the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups, 18-25, 25-21, 28-26, 25-19, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 boys volleyball finals at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Negrense John Paul Bautista fired on all cylinders with 17 points, including …
Bertolano nets triple-double as Farm Fresh edges ZUS
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Farm Fresh Foxies overcame a gritty stand by sister team, the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, for a 26-24, 13-25, 25-21, 25-19 victory in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday night, December 5. Negrense Alyssa Bertolano posted a triple-double of 12 points, 12 excellent digs and …
Cavs’ 3-point barrage tops Nuggets
Nikola Jokic moved to No. 3 in career triple-doubles with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists at Cleveland, but his Denver Nuggets couldn’t withstand the host Cavaliers’ three-point barrage and lost 126-114 yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic’s 139th career triple-double broke a tie with Magic Johnson on the all-time list. It was also his second …
Release delay; DOH: DBM owes NegOcc health workers P202-M HEA
The Department of Health (DOH) is waiting for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release the budget allocation for the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for health workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. DOH Undersecretary Dr. Mary Ann Maestral said the DBM owes about P202.8 million in HEA to health workers in Negros …
Celebrating Filipino leadership on the global stage
By Ignacio R. Bunye The recognition of Ayala Corporation chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA) as one of the 50 most inspiring and exceptional leaders in the world is a testament to the outstanding leadership and vision that has propelled the Ayala Group to the forefront of global business. JAZA’s inclusion in the inaugural …
Think again, please!
By Herman M. Lagon In education, “critical thinking” is thrown around like candy. Touted as the golden skill everyone must master, it has been diluted, misunderstood and misrepresented like most overused terms. Today, “critical thinking” is often equated with basic problem-solving or parroting information without reflection. Really, what is critical thinking? More importantly, how do …
16 NIR LGUs, Bacolod still ASF-affected
By JEN BAYLON Sixteen local government units (LGUs) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) are still affected by African swine fever, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said. Based on the updated zoning classifications for ASF, Negros Occidental capital Bacolod City and the cities of Bago and Escalante have been categorized as infected zones, signifying …
Senate recommends Bacolod’s QR code ID system
The Senate has recommended the QR code system to prevent the spread of fake persons with disability (PWD) identification cards (IDs), highlighting the initiative of the Bacolod City government. Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Albelardo Benitez, who served as a resource person at the Senate hearing yesterday, explained how the city government prevented the spread of fake …