The Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday that inclusivity and practicality must be incorporated into uniform policies for its teaching and non-teaching personnel. The newly reconstituted DepEd Uniform Committee (DUC) will oversee the “selection, implementation, and monitoring” of uniforms under DepEd Memorandum Order No. 4. “We want to foster a more inclusive, practical and supportive …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Tay Tung HS rules Division Meet volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the secondary girls volleyball tournament of the Bacolod City Division Meet at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City on Wednesday, January 8. Led by Most Valuable Player and Best Open Hitter Rhose Vianne Almendralejo, the Thunderbolts (Unit 5) cruised to …
Victorias City, Pasig City to host FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental’s Victorias City and Pasig City gained the approval to serve as hosts for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 scheduled from November 21 to December 7. Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez said the 8,000-seater Victorias City Coliseum and the PhilSports Arena were the approved venues by …
Brownlee predicts major comeback for injured Kai Sotto
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee is sending his prayers to his injured teammate in the national team, Kai Sotto. Sotto and the Koshigaya Alphas announced earlier on Wednesday, January 8, that the 7-foot-3 center sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during their game against the Sea Horses Mikawa last Sunday, January 5, where they were …
Nuggets spread scoring around in easy win vs. Clippers
Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter, Jr. scored 19 points each, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-103, yesterday (Philippine time). Julian Strawther contributed 16 points, Christian Braun added 15 and DeAndre Jordan had a season-high 12 points along with nine rebounds for Denver. …
Heightened risk; OCD-6: LGUs have discretion to decamp Kanlaon evacuees but…
By JEN BAYLON Local government units (LGUs) have the discretion to allow evacuees living within Kanlaon Volcano’s six-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) to return to their homes, the Office of Civil Defense in Western Visayas (OCD-6) said yesterday. However, OCD-6 Regional Director Raul Fernandez said, as far as they are concerned, they are not recommending decampment …
Ano ang inaasahan ng Diyos sa mga tunay na mananampalataya?
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. Salamat sa Diyos sa Ngalan Niyang Jesus, Amen. Isa sa mga tanong na tila walang maliwanag na kasagutan kahit papaano pa itong pagbali-baligtarin ay ito: Ano ang nauna, ang itlog o ang manok? Nagbunga ang ganitong tanong ng maraming talakayan at, sa maraming pagkakataon, away sa mga tao na nakukuhang …
Habits that could be bad
By Dr. Joseph Lim There’s a dark side to healthy habits like drinking spring water, brushing after you eat, and even exercising: They could be damaging your pearly whites. Or just simply chewing on hard objects. Now, who among us is not guilty of chewing on ice? It seemed fun especially when we were all younger. …
PRO-NIR set for activation this January
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) is preparing for the ceremonial activation of the Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) at its headquarters in Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City’s Barangay Villamonte this month. “We are excited about this development as it will enhance our capacity to serve …
Bacolod City gears up for 20th Bacolaodiat Festival
The highly urbanized Bacolod City is gearing up for the staging of the 20th year of the Bacolaodiat Festival, one of the country’s largest Chinese New Year celebrations, from January 31 to February 2. This year’s festivity will be held along 6th to 13th-Lacson Streets, with the main festival site still at North Capitol Road. In a …