The Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6) said the rise in sulfur dioxide emissions at Kanlaon Volcano is a sign that it may be gearing up for a bigger and maybe a deadly eruption. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has observed “a gradual and slow magma” rising inside the volcano, OCD-6 …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
20 community kitchens serve meals to IDPs, support staff in NegOcc
The 20 community kitchens set up by Negros Occidental’s provincial government have been providing meals to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and support staff assisting them since the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last month. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson gave the update during his New Year message to the Capitol employees at the Social Hall in Bacolod …
NegOcc crime rate drops by 13%
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has reported a 13 percent decline in the number of crimes last year. From January 1 to December 31, 2024, a total of 3,885 incidents were documented, 586 incidents lower than the 4,471 incidents reported in 2023. This notable reduction underscores NOCPPO’s commitment to enhance public safety and …
Kanlaon evacuees remain in stable health —DOH-NIR
Three weeks after Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption, evacuees in Negros Island are in a stable state of health with medical concerns being addressed through ongoing consultations, the Department of Health in the Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) said. “So far, they are stable at the primary care level. We were already able to reintroduce some of the …
DSWD preps relief supplies, evac centers for Kanlaon residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has prepositioned more food and non-food items and identified evacuation centers in localities in Negros Oriental as part of “Oplan Exodus,” an official said. DSWD-7 director Shalaine Marie Lucero said they heightened their response operations in preparation for the Oplan Exit Operations During Uncertainties …
Belangel leads Daegu in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel delivered a career game as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus dominated the Seoul Samsung Thunders, 114-77, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium on Saturday, January 4. The Negrense guard finished with a career-high 36 points, including six three-point conversions, to go with eight …
MPBL not recognizing new Bacolod squad
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) does not recognize a new Bacolod squad as the city’s representative for the upcoming season. In an official statement, the Manny Pacquiao-founded league stated that there is currently no active squad representing Bacolod City for this year. “The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League does not recognize …
Pistons overcome 53 points from Anthony Edwards, beat Wolves
Cade Cunningham poured in a season-high 40 points to go along with nine assists to offset Anthony Edwards’ career-high 53 points as the host Detroit Pistons defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-105, yesterday (Philippine time). Edwards had been limited to 20 points or less in eight of his previous 14 games. His previous career high was …
Lindy Waters III has big finish as Warriors top Grizzlies
Lindy Waters III saved eight of his 16 points for a tight finish, and Andrew Wiggins put up a game-high 24 points as the Golden State Warriors outlasted the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 121-113, yesterday (Philippine time). Each team played without its superstar point guard. Memphis was minus Ja Morant for the fourth straight time due …
‘Find solutions’: Set aside differences to solve problems, sugar groups told
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson called for unity among sugar federations in the province, urging them to set aside their differences to tackle the pressing challenges facing the industry. The appeal comes as the local sugar sector grapples with declining prices and production issues that threaten its economic stability. “We have …