Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is developing a “cash-for-work” program for residents displaced by the December 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon. “I’ve seen how the evacuation has disrupted lives,” Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas said. “It’s not just about being away from home; it’s about losing jobs, routines and normalcy.” “I know how hard it is …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Chua leads way as Blackwater stuns Phoenix
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Blackwater Bossing bucked the absence of reinforcement George King to score a 100-92 stunner against the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Tuesday night, January 21. Bacolodnon Justin Chua spearheaded the attack with a double-double of 22 points and 11 …
Negrense Pons plays limited minutes as Creamline sweeps Capital1 in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers maintained their unbeaten start in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference after scoring a 25-19, 25-19, 25-18 sweep over the Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, January 21. Negrense Bernadeth Pons only played in the first set and finished with …
NorthPort survives Beermen, completes first-ever sweep
The NorthPort Batang Pier made a great escape even after a double-digit meltdown, gutting out a 105-104 victory against the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, January 21, at the Ynares Center Antipolo. With the hard-fought victory, the Batang Pier achieved the franchise’s first-ever sweep of the three San …
Raptors bully banged-up Magic
Scottie Barnes had 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 109-93, yesterday (Philippine time). RJ Barrett added 19 points and eight rebounds for the Raptors, who have won three of their past four games. Gradey Dick scored 17 points, while Bruce Brown contributed 15 and fellow …
Act swiftly;Unifed calls for early harvest as Kanlaon threatens crops
By JEN BAYLON The United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) encourages sugarcane farmers to harvest their crops early amid looming challenges to sugar production brought by Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption. Unifed President Manuel Lamata, in a statement, said Kanlaon’s volcanic activity has been posing significant threats to sugar production since last year. Lamata believes …
Comelec-NegOcc: Security assured in poll areas of concern
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Occidental assured residents of security for the midterm polls after five local government units (LGUs) in the province were identified as areas of concern. In a radio interview yesterday, Provincial Election Supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria said voters have nothing to worry about because there are uniformed personnel who will secure …
Bacolod conducts dry run for new e-jeep green route
The Bacolod City government has launched a dry run for another eco-friendly transport initiative, introducing an exclusive electric jeepney (e-jeep) route as a sustainable alternative to traditional public transportation. The experimental route, which starts from the Bacolod City Government Center to Ayala Malls Capitol Central across the Negros Occidental capitol, runs between 10:00 a.m. and …
P270-M Cadiz hospital to boost healthcare services in northern Negros
The construction of the 50-bed Cadiz City Medical Center (CCMC) in Negros Occidental is expected to boost the delivery of healthcare services in the bustling northern city and its adjacent localities. The P270-million hospital, located in Barangay Tinampaan and funded by the local government unit (LGU), officially commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, January …
Kanlaon unrest threatens over 16-K Negros farmers
The ongoing unrest of Mt. Kanlaon threatens to impact at least 16,000 farmers from five localities across Negros Island, an official from the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Engineer Albert Barogo, DA-Negros Island Region (NIR) regional executive director, informed the Philippine News Agency that they have compiled data on internally displaced persons who are farmers, …