Families displaced by the restive Mt. Kanlaon have received a total of P5.1 million in cash relief assistance to help them have something for the Chistmas holidays, a social welfare official said Tuesday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas, said 1,729 internally displaced families …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Belangel, Daegu escape Goyang
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus returned to their winning ways in the Korean Basketball League with a 76-73 escape over the Goyang Sono Skygunners at the Daegu Gymnasium on Saturday, December 28. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard finished with 12 points, five …
St. John’s, Team Loyal rule PNVF U-21 WV finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO St. John’s Institute-Bacolod and Silay City’s Team Loyal emerged victorious in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-21 National Volleyball Championship Western Visayas finals held at the Barangay 6 covered court in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City. St. John’s Institute claimed the championship in the women’s division after defeating the NVC Maroons-Aklan. …
Wright helps Kawasaki snap losing streak at Ibaraki’s expense
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders on Saturday, December 28, finally ended a 10-game losing streak, taking down the Ibaraki Robots, 82-74, at the Kawasaki Todoroki Arena. Matthew Wright had 16 points and six assists to help the Brave Thunders claim their first win in the 2024-25 B.League Season since November 10, when they downed Kyoto, 91-82. …
Spurs awaken from poor start, dump Nets
Victor Wembanyama scored 11 of his 19 points in the third quarter as the San Antonio Spurs recovered from a difficult opening quarter and earned a 96-87 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in New York. Two days after totaling 42 points and 18 rebounds in San Antonio’s 117-114 loss to the New York Knicks, Wembanyama …
YEAR IN REVIEW; Shaping the future: Stories that define Negros in 2024
(First of two parts) As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on a year that has been marked by significant events, challenges and triumphs in Negros Island. From political shifts to natural and environmental crises, the year has been a defining period in many ways. We take a closer look at the …
14,186 evacuated; OCD-6: Kanlaon eruption-hit residents now 45,526
The explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano has affected 11,883 families, composed of 45,526 individuals, in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, the Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6) reported. Of the number, 4,454 families or 14,186 persons are currently staying at evacuation centers in 32 barangays, while 2,185 families or 6,953 individuals are living with …
Finding one’s ikigai
By Herman M. Lagon In today’s career landscape, the Japanese concept of ikigai — finding one’s “reason for being” — has become more than just a trend; it’s a refreshing guide to building a fulfilling life and career. Finding a job that combines your passion and skills with what the world needs, and what pays …
The Holy Family
By Fr. Roy Cimagala With the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, celebrated this year on December 29, we are once again reminded of the crucial role the family plays in our life. The Holy Family is the standard and model of every human family. A family that strays from that …
Negros Oriental state of calamity urged amid Kanlaon unrest
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has recommended placing Negros Oriental under a state of calamity due to the continued unrest of Mt. Kanlaon. PDDRM chief Adrian Sedillo told the Philippine News Agency that the council voted on Thursday, December 26, for the recommendation after the local government unit (LGU) of Vallehermoso …