By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 1Silay Sports made their presence felt with a 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 32-30 upset of the Volleyball Never Stop (VNS) Club in the PNVF U-21 Championship national men’s division at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, January 29. The Negros Occidental-based volleyball team had an answer to every solid play the …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Living Stones coach Acaylar passes away
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Living Stones International School-Bacolod secondary boys volleyball team head coach Sinfronio “Sammy” Acaylar passed away at the age of 66 early yesterday morning. Reports indicate that Acaylar experienced a stroke on Monday evening, January 27, and was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit at the University of Perpetual Help Hospital …
Ginebra ends elims on high note at Meralco’s expense
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings celebrated Chinese New Year in a triumphant manner. The perennial crowd favorites sent their fans home happy with a 91-87 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday evening, January 29, at the Araneta Coliseum. RJ Abarrientos led the Gin Kings with 17 …
Kristaps Porzingis’ career night leads Celtics past Bulls
Kristaps Porzingis scored a season-high 34 points and collected 11 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics breeze to a 122-100 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls yesterday (Philippine time). Porzingis made 10 of his 18 field goal attempts, including 8-of-14 shots from behind the three-point arc. His eight three-pointers tied his career high. Porzingis had …
No major threats; NOCPPO hopes for peaceful midterm polls in NegOcc
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) is optimistic about peaceful and orderly midterm elections, as the province remains relatively free from major security concerns. NOCPPO Director Police Colonel Rainerio de Chavez assured the Negrenses that they are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of voters during the upcoming May …
Refugee health
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim There are millions of refugees worldwide. And their oral health needs beg for urgent attention, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and FDI World Dental Federation, the world’s largest grouping of dental associations. To address this, a comprehensive policy brief was launched, titled “Addressing Oral Health …
Lahing Pilipino, dakila na bago pa man sinakop ng mga dayuhan
By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ang mga tuntunin ni Yahweh’y mapagkakatiwalaan, nagbibigay ng talino sa payak na isipan …” (Mga Kawikaan 19:7, Bibliya). *** SINO SI PEDRO BUCANEG? Ito ang tanong na umusbong sa aking isip habang naghahanap ako noong Marso 16, 2019 para sa isusulat kong kolum para sa araw na ito. Sa X …
Canlaon City gov’t denies evacuee detention claims
The Canlaon City government in Negros Oriental denied allegations that evacuees were arbitrarily detained amid the continuing restlessness of Kanlaon Volcano from the six-kilometer extended danger zone. The city government said the allegations about arbitrary detention are baseless, as its goal is the safety and well-being of the community. “It is the responsibility and priority of …
Candidates reminded to file SOCE or face perpetual disqualification
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, January 28, reminded candidates in Negros Oriental to file their Statement of Contributions and Expenses (SOCE) immediately after the May 12 elections to avoid sanctions. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-Negros Island Region (NIR) Director, said during the Kapihan forum that repeated non-filing of SOCE by candidates could lead …
NegOcc vows to create stronger foundation for env’l governance
The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to strengthen its environmental stewardship to serve as an inspiration to the local government units (LGUs) in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson made the commitment as part of the week-long Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)-Environmental Management (EM) Governance Area Learning Event for Negros Island (NIR) that …