By Herman M. Lagon Everyone has a crush story, that little blush-worthy narrative of unspoken admiration. Having a crush is as natural as it is timeless, transcending age and proving that attraction is not a young person’s exclusive territory. Crushes are refreshing reminders that, despite our adult lives crammed with responsibilities, we are still capable …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
OCD chief assures continued gov’t aid for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, assured all Mt. Kanlaon evacuees of continued government support. Nepomuceno made this pledge during his visit to Canlaon City where he was met by key disaster mitigation and local government officials in the region. These officials include OCD Western Visayas Director Raul Fernandez, OCD Central Visayas …
NegOcc urges support for LGUs’ Green Destinations entries
The Negros Occidental provincial government is calling for support for the entries of four local government units (LGUs) in the province in the online voting for the People’s Choice Award of the global Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards 2025. Exceptional sustainable tourism stories in the cities of Bago, Sagay, Sipalay, and Talisay were the …
2 women arrested; P2-M ‘shabu’ seized
By JEN BAYLON Two women were arrested following the confiscation of more than P2 million worth of suspected shabu at Purok Laurel in Bacolod City’s Barangay Mansilingan on Friday afternoon, January 17. The suspects — 39-year-old Maricar Chavez, a resident of the village; and 36-year-old Jessa Liza, from Barangay 27’s Purok Sirisa 2 — were …
Community kitchens, food aid big help to Kanlaon evacuees
Julieta Alingasa Maligmat, 46 years old, and her family fled Sitio Galung, Barangay Masulog to escape from restive Kanlaon Volcano in Canlaon City. His family took shelter in one of the evacuation centers established by the local government, which also provides meals and relief goods from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the …
W. Visayas inflation at 3.4% in Dec.; Iloilo City posts highest rate
Inflation in Western Visayas slightly increased to 3.4 percent in December 2024 from 3.2 percent in November, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The region’s annual average inflation rate for 2024 stood at 3.7 percent, higher than the national average of 2.9 percent. PSA statistical specialist Cherry Ann Gallego attributed the rise to faster …
Iloilo City drug bust nets 3 suspects, P4-M ‘shabu’
Authorities seized P4.08 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested three individuals in a drug bust on Thursday, marking the city’s biggest haul this year. The operation, which escalated into an armed confrontation, occurred in a vacant lot in Barangay Balabago, leaving one suspect injured. Led by the City Drugs Enforcement Unit (CDEU) of the …
Torres scores as FEU-D blanks Claret in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) Baby Tamaraws secured a dominant 6-0 victory over the Claret School of Quezon City Red Roosters in the UAAP Season 87 boys football tournament at the University of the Philippines Football Stadium in Quezon City on Saturday, January 18. Czam Acuesta initiated the scoring for the …
Negrense Bertolano contributes as Farm Fresh sweeps Nxled
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano made her presence felt offensively as the Farm Fresh Foxies prevailed over the Nxled Chameleons, 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, January 18. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City native Bertolano finished with eight points, including some …
Meralco beats Beermen, clinches QF ticket in PBA
The Meralco Bolts punched a ticket to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after defeating the San Miguel Beermen, 100-93, on Saturday, January 18. The Bolts improved to 7-3 as they notched their third straight win, while the Beermen slipped to 4-5. The victory also spoiled the debut of San Miguel’s newest import, Malik Pope, who had 14 …