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 …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
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 …
What Epiphany teaches us
By Fr. Roy Cimagala The Solemnity of the Lord’s Epiphany reminds us that Christ is meant for all of us, and not just a few, and like the Three Magi, we should make an effort to look for him, that is, to look for God, in everything in our lives — in the people we …
History lost in bills
By Herman M. Lagon Filipino banknotes have always been more than just currency — they tell our story. For decades, they have carried the faces of heroes who shaped our history, taught us values and gave us a shared identity. But now, as the new designs trade these icons for images of plants and animals, we are left …
Bacolod crime rate up 5.95%
By JEN BAYLON The crime rate in Bacolod City has increased by 5.95 percent in 2024, raising concerns among local authorities and residents alike. Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) director, Colonel Joeresty Coronica, said they recorded a total of 1,245 reported crimes in 2024, higher than 1,175 cases in 2023. Coronica attributed this rise primarily to a …