Stephen Curry scored a game-high 27 points and the Golden State Warriors survived a fourth-quarter comeback from the Houston Rockets to claim a 105-98 road victory yesterday (Philippine time). The Warriors improved to 3-1 since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler III, who finished with 19 points and eight rebounds. Golden State (28-27) pulled above .500 …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Pag-IBIG Fund Helps 90,000 Members Gain Homes with P130B in Housing Loans Released in 2024
More Filipino workers realized their dream of homeownership in 2024 as Pag-IBIG Fund released P129.73 billion in home loans to finance the purchase and construction of 90,616 homes for its members, officials announced Wednesday, Feb. 12. “Pag-IBIG Fund has once again demonstrated its commitment to helping Filipino workers secure their own homes,” said Secretary Jose …
Peace covenant; NegOcc bets pledge for clean, peaceful midterm elections
BY JEN BAYLON Candidates vying for local positions in Negros Occidental for the May 12 midterm elections convened for a peace covenant signing yesterday, reinforcing their commitment to clean and peaceful elections. The signing was held at the Kanlaon Hall of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) headquarters. It was led by NOCPPO director, Colonel …
A critical juncture in Philippine democracy
By Ignacio R. Bunye The recent impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte marks a pivotal moment in Philippine politics, shaking the very core of our democratic principles. With 215 congressmen endorsing the impeachment complaint and its subsequent transmission to the Senate, we are confronted with a critical test of our commitment to upholding the rule …
Be your own Valentine
By Herman M. Lagon Valentine’s Day typically evokes romantic visions of lavish gifts, elaborate dinners and extravagant gestures to win over that “special someone.” However, what if this day also reminded you to treat yourself with the same respect and care? Why not take a moment to value yourself rather than concentrate solely on others? …
NegOcc, Bacolod log 374 HIV cases: DOH-6
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental, including capital Bacolod City, reported a total of 374 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the Department of Health in Western Visayas (DOH-6) stated, highlighting a growing concern over the increasing spread of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the region. The latest HIV and STI fact sheet report by DOH-6 showed …
BCPO seeks cybercrime unit’s help on social media post
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has sought assistance of the Western Visayas Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit to identify the person behind a social media post featuring Bacolod Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya. BCPO director Colonel Joeresty Coronica said the identity of the anonymous user who posted Gasataya’s image on the Bacolod Exposed 2.0 Facebook page remains …
DSWD readies P2.7-B in standby funds, relief items for Kanlaon response
At least P2.782 billion in standby funds and relief stockpile are being prepared by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as response to the ongoing threat of Mt. Kanlaon eruption in Negros Island. In a report on Wednesday, February 12, the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) said standby inventory …
January inflation slows down in NegOcc, higher in Bacolod
The January 2025 inflation rate for all income households in Negros Occidental province decreased to 2.7 percent, while it expanded to 3.3 percent in Bacolod City, data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed yesterday. In December, Negros Occidental posted an inflation rate of 3.7 percent, while Bacolod City logged 2.4 percent. The main …
NegOcc chicken, egg production up in 2024
The province of Negros Occidental posted an increase in poultry production in 2024, data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. From January to December last year, chicken production reached 43,652.25 metric tons (MT), 8.18 percent higher from the 40,350.82 MT in 2023. The province also produced 21.11 percent more eggs in 2024, totaling …