By Sonny Angara The Senate recently wound up its deliberations on the proposed national budget, which is under the new administration of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. We have ensured that our Committee’s proposal aligns with the administration’s major thrusts — the foremost of which include boosting growth, cutting poverty, trimming our yawning deficit, paring down …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
The joy of Christmas
By Fr. Roy Cimagala The joy of Christmas springs from the fact that Jesus Christ, our savior, is born. “Puer natus est nobis,” says the entrance prayer in the Christmas Mass. A child is born for us, he is Christ the Lord, our Savior. This good news should give us unspeakable joy. Whatever we may …
Kanlaon Volcano emitting ‘dark ash’— Phivolcs
Kanlaon Volcano continuously emitted dark ash, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. “Continuous emission of dark ash [has been] ongoing at Kanlaon Volcano since 11:45 a.m. An advisory will be released,” Phivolcs said on Facebook. “Marami tayong ash emissions. Ang pagkakaroon ng dark ash emission ay maaaring dulot ng gas-driven explosion sa bunganga …
SRA to aid affected farmers after Kanlaon eruption
Aid will be provided to sugarcane farmers affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said. In an interview, SRA Administrator Luis Pablo Azcona said they would use the agency’s savings from Christmas parties, registered after heeding the directives of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. “to …
Tourists told to avoid places hit by Kanlaon ashfall
Tourists are advised to monitor local advisories and avoid traveling to places affected by ashfall following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. In an advisory, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said towns affected by heavy ashfall are La Castellana, La Carlota City, Bago City, and Murcia in Negros Occidental and Canlaon City in Negros Oriental. As …
DOLE issues pay rules for Dec. 24, Christmas Day
Private sector workers on duty on Tuesday, December 24, a special (non-working) day, and on Wednesday, December 25, a regular holiday, are entitled to receive additional pay for the two days. In an advisory, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the “no work, no pay” principle will apply on December 25, unless there …
DOH cautions vs. diseases prevalent this holiday season
The Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday that it has alerted hospitals in monitoring diseases related to so-called holiday heart syndrome amid the festivities this Christmas and New Year. According to the DOH, holiday heart syndrome is a condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption, stress, lack of rest, and eating too much salty or fatty …
DOH reminds of safe travel practices during holidays
The Department of Health (DOH) called on Filipinos to exercise caution when traveling as thousands hit the road for the Christmas and year-end holidays. In a radio interview, DOH Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Gloria Balboa said many bring their own vehicles to attend parties or to visit their hometowns, increasing the risk of road crash injuries. Before …
Belangel, Daegu prevail over Busan in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus regained their winning ways with a 97-71 victory over the Busan KCC Egis in the Korean Basketball League at the Busan Sajik Gymnasium on Sunday, December 22. The Negrense guard tallied 15 points, built on five three-point conversions, to go with …
Negrense Nermal dropped to NLEX’s PBA reserve list
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense forward Jhan McHale Nermal has been relegated by the NLEX Road Warriors to their reserve list in the ongoing 2024-2025 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. In a league advisory, it said NLEX dropped the Negros Occidental’s Kabankalan City native to the unrestricted free agent with rights to salary (UFAWR2RS) list. Taking the …