Two more dead dolphins were found in Bais City, Negros Oriental, following a mass stranding, bringing the total number of fatalities to five. Authorities suspect the dolphins died from lung trauma caused by blasting sounds. City Veterinarian Dr. Melanie Pescadilla said yesterday that necropsy results revealed lung lacerations in three of the four examined dolphins, …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Over 900 PDLs in NegOr qualified to vote in May polls
A total of 927 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) detained in various jail facilities across Negros Oriental have been cleared to vote in the May 12 midterm elections, according to the Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR). Regional election director Lionel Marco Castillano said yesterday that, unlike in previous elections, PDLs can now vote for …
Belangel, Daegu bow to Busan in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus suffered an 87-81 defeat to the Busan KCC Egis in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Tuesday night, January 28. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 21 points, including two three-pointers, to go …
Pons shines as Creamline sweeps Nxled in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers continued their unbeaten start in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference with a 25-12, 25-21, 25-19 sweep over the Nxled Chameleons at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, January 28. Negrense Bernadeth Pons led the way with 13 points, including 12 attacks, to go with 12 …
76ers pull away after Lakers’ Davis exit
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominating second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers and extend their winning streak to three yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James amassed 31 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who lost star center Anthony Davis …
Jalen Green, Rockets hold off pesky Hawks
Jalen Green scored 25 points as the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to four games with a 100-96 win over the host Atlanta Hawks yesterday (Philippine time). Alperen Sengun posted 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Jae’Sean Tate came off the bench to add a season-high 16 points for Houston. Trae Young had 21 …
Casino Plus Creates 44 Multi-Millionaires in Two Months, Redefining Gaming Leadership
Casino Plus has achieved another groundbreaking milestone, concluding its “33 Multi-Millionaires” campaign with a spectacular outcome: 44 multi-millionaires created in just two months from October 10th to December 9th, 2024, exceeding its ambitious goal. Coming shortly after the platform’s historic 303-million-peso jackpot win on August 25, this achievement solidifies Casino Plus and its Color Game …
Cited for contempt; Silay legal officer faces contempt amid procurement inquiry
By JEN BAYLON The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) attempted to serve a contempt order issued by the House of Representatives against Silay City Legal Officer Atty. Janus Jarder on alleged irregularities surrounding a P1.1 billion loan procurement by the Silay City government. However, the attempt was unsuccessful as Jarder was reportedly not at …
Unfiltered truth matters
By Herman M. Lagon There’s a peculiar art in wielding words with intention — especially words that cut deep, provoke thought or expose hypocrisy. Lately, however, the steady rise of politically correct (PC) language in satire, academia and comedy seems to make even the sharpest critique feel as if it is wrapped in bubble wrap. …
Black Nazarene’s ‘traslacion’ as ‘popular piety’
By Dennis Gorecho The “traslacion” of the Black Nazarene is oftentimes linked with “popular piety” or “people’s spirituality.” Held every 9th of January, this year is my second time to personally witness “traslacion” which is a symbolic gesture that emulates Christ’s suffering as he was carrying his cross en route to his crucifixion in Golgotha. …