The Western Visayas Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Cell (RIACC) has allowed a limited re-entry into the four- to six-kilometer extended danger zone (EDZ) of Kanlaon Volcano. This move will allow one person per family to perform farming and other essential activities back home, such as checking of properties and feeding of the remaining livestock and poultry. …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Farmers affected by restive Kanlaon Volcano sell products online
Farmers in La Castellana town have received all the necessary support from the local government, including marketing and selling their farm produce online. Personnel of the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMA) assist local farmers in finding a market for their products, especially amid the continuing Kanlaon Volcano crisis on Negros Island. Farmers have also …
WV anti-drug campaign nets over P26-M drugs
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) seized P17.8 million worth of illegal drugs in a series of operations conducted during the first three weeks of January. According to a report released yesterday, PRO-6 conducted 157 anti-drug operations, resulting in the confiscation of 2,630 grams of shabu and 11 grams of marijuana. A total …
DENR urges public to practice waste-free habits
In line with the Zero Waste Month campaign this January, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Western Visayas (DENR-6) invites the public to practice “waste-free habits” and alternative environment-friendly practices. The theme of the campaign this year is “Integrating sustainability and circularity into the informal waste sector.” “As we celebrate this Zero Waste …
Daja clutch as DLSZ escapes UPIS in OT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Junior Archers showed steadiness in the overtime to defeat the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Junior Fighting Maroons, 79-77, in the UAAP Season 87 boys basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Sunday, January 19. With just over two …
Negrense Belangel, Gong Aji lost in KBL All-Star Game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and Team Gong Aji suffered a 142-126 defeat to Mong Team in the Korean Basketball League’s (KBL) All-Star Game at the Busan Sajik Gymnasium on Sunday night, January 19. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 10 points, including two three-point conversions, to go …
NLEX weathers Phoenix to arrest five-game slump
Robert Bolick regained his form while Jonnel Policarpio stepped up as the NLEX Road Warriors pulled off a 108-94 win over the Phoenix Fuel Masters to break out of a slump in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, January 19, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Bolick, who was limited to just …
Bucks make quick work of short-handed 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers yesterday (Philippine time). It marked the fourth win in a row for Milwaukee. Damian Lillard added 25 points, thanks to a 16-point fourth quarter, while Khris Middleton chipped in 13 points …
Poll-related threats: 5 NegOcc LGUs ‘areas of concern’ for midterm elections
By JEN BAYLON Five local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have been identified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as areas of concern for the 2025 midterm elections. The municipalities of Isabela and San Enrique have been placed in the yellow category, indicating a documented history of election-related violence. Comelec said areas under the yellow …
Politicians warned against illegal use of jingle melodies
By Ade S. Fajardo Politicians have started airing campaign jingles whose melodies are familiar and easy to follow. The familiar tunes are copied from the popular work of artists who worked on them using their intellect and emotions, and obviously without politicians in mind. There would be no problem if the campaign jingle is composed …