Buddy Hield scored 19 points to help lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-104 win over the host Detroit Pistons yesterday (Philippine time). Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Trayce Jackson-Davis added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Golden State, which ended a two-game skid. Cade Cunningham had 32 …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
More collaboration: Lacson to discuss plans for tent cities with OCD-6
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson will convene with the Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6) next week to discuss the establishment of tent cities for internally displaced persons due to Kanlaon Volcano’s explosive eruption. “I want to hear how they will sustain the people in the tent city. I …
Long live the memory of Dr. Jose Rizal!
By Ignacio R. Bunye On this 128th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom, we pause to remember and honor the sacrifices of a man whose love for his country and his people knew no bounds. Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero, once declared: “Death does not matter if one dies for those one loves — …
Brain rot in the AI age
By Herman M. Lagon Scrolling through your feed, you see it — quirky cat videos, snappy memes and nonsensical dance trends. Harmless fun, right? But hours pass, and you’re left wondering: Is my brain still in gear? Enter “brain rot,” Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year, perfectly capturing the creeping fear that our digital habits …
Cadiz City to implement flood declogging project
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City is set to implement a declogging project aimed at mitigating flooding in vulnerable areas after heavy rainfall. Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. confirmed that funds have been secured from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), despite the request for this infrastructure project being made four years ago. The …
Road closures in Capitol area for INC peace rally on Jan. 13
Major roads surrounding the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon will be closed on Monday, January 13, due to the nationwide Rally for Peace by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). Road closures will start from Cottage Road, fronting the Social Security System Building, to 15th Street along Lacson Street, Jose Antonio Robello, deputy head …
Safety of IDPs remains priority, zero-casualty eyed in Kanlaon crisis
The safety of Negrenses displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, with the aim of zero casualty remains the priority of the national government in responding to the crisis that has affected thousands of families for a month now. This was emphasized by Office of Civil Defense-Western Visayas (OCD-6) Regional Director Raul Fernandez, together with …
NegOcc bettor bags P29.7-M Grand Lotto jackpot
A lone bettor from the Visayas bagged the P29.7-million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot on Wednesday night, January 8. In an advisory yesterday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winning ticket bearing the lucky numbers 13-21-24-31-09-03 was bought in Negros Occidental. Meanwhile, 56 others won P100,000 each for hitting five out of the six …
Election checkpoints will cover all violations: PNP
Security checkpoints for the upcoming election period will enforce not only the election gun ban but also violations of national laws and local ordinances, a police official said yesterday. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), confirmed that the checkpoints, set to begin on Sunday, January 12, will be manned …
W. Visayas police prep security measures for Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang
The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) is now focusing on securing two major festivals in the region — Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan and Iloilo City’s Dinagyang — after the holiday season concluded without major incidents. PRO-6 director Brigadier General Jack Wanky announced during a press briefing that security plans for both events have been finalized. …