By Herman M. Lagon When my former secretary at the office I formerly managed in our university approached me to share my reflection on my experiences as a school administrator spearheading internationalization initiatives, I recognized an opportunity to revisit a pivotal chapter in my professional journey. What began as a response to fulfill his academic …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Relocate Kanlaon evacuees along lahar paths, LGUs told
Amid the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) directed local government units (LGUs) to relocate displaced individuals staying in evacuation centers along lahar paths. This, after OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno convened an emergency preparedness meeting to address the threats posed by Mt. Kanlaon. “The RTF [Regional Task Force] Kanlaon presented a …
La Castellana lights up plaza amid continuing unrest of Mt. Kanlaon
Two weeks after the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, residents of the hardest-hit municipality of La Castellana in Negros Occidental gathered at the plaza on Monday night, December 23, to officially usher in the Christmas celebration. Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan led the traditional “Lights On” ceremony themed “Continents of the World” only hours after the Philippine …
Police warn vs. ‘boga’ amid zero firecracker-related incidents
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) warned the public against the use of the prohibited “boga,” an improvised cannon used as a noisemaker in welcoming the New Year. Police stations under ICPO, in various operations yesterday, seized 34 pieces of boga as they intensified their campaign against the illegal item. “To ensure public safety, the …
9 families evacuated from Mt. Kanlaon danger zone get aid
Nine families living within the four-kilometer danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon have received food and non-food assistance from the national government, a social welfare official said on Wednesday, December 25. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas, said the agency’s Quick Response Team 3, led …
Moleje excited with football training in Spain
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Azkals Development Academy (ADA) Under-15 squad member Joshua Gabriel Moleje expressed excitement about his recent awarding of a 100 percent scholarship to train at Levante UD in Valencia, Spain. In a recent social media post, the Bacolod City-based booter stated that playing and honing his football skills in Spain has been …
Bong Lacson 12-U, 14-U volley tourney kicks off today
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Governor Bong Lacson Grassroot Volleyball Tournament will kick off with girls 12-and-under and 14-and-under divisions this morning at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City. The three-day volleyball fest will draw 15 teams in the 12-and-under category and nine in the 14-and-under category. Competing in the 12-and-under are the Bacolod …
Abarrientos waxes hot to tow Ginebra past Magnolia
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings gave their fans a present on Christmas Day after completing a come-from-behind victory against the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 95-92, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Scottie Thompson bailed Barangay Ginebra out as he drilled one from the corner with one second left. While it …
76ers spoil Celtics’ Christmas with 118-114 win
Tyrese Maxey collected 33 points and 12 assists to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). The 76ers received 27 points and nine rebounds from Joel Embiid and 23 points from Caleb Martin, who made 7-of-9 three-point attempts. The Celtics, who trailed by 15 in the …
4 LGUs affected; Flash floods hit over 2,000 families in northern NegOcc
More than 2,000 families, composed of 6,180 residents, were affected by flash floods due to the combined effects of Tropical Depression “Romina” and a shearline that inundated four local government units in northern Negros Occidental on Sunday night, December 22. Data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), as of 11:00 a.m. …