The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings did too much to handle the NorthPort Batang Pier in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. The Gin Kings got off to a triumphant start in their best-of-seven showdown after overwhelming the Batang Pier, 115-93, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Only a 56-51 match entering …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Heat handles Hawks to gain split of two-game series
Tyler Herro — in a big bounce-back game — produced 24 points and 10 assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 131-109, yesterday (Philippine time). In Miami’s previous game — a loss at Atlanta — Herro was held to 11 points while shooting 0-for-9 on three-pointers. He made 4-of-8 attempts from deep …
BingoPlus supports Everything About My Wife premiere night
BingoPlus, your comprehensive digital entertainment platform in the country, has shown a massive support for the anticipated movie of the real-life married couple Jennelyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo. Titled “Everything About My Wife”, its premiere night took place on February 25, 2025 at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong. The film is Jennelyn and Dennis’ first movie project …
Fully activated; Benitez: 90% of NIR regional gov’t offices operational
By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez confirmed that the Negros Island Region (NIR) is now fully activated following the publication of its implementing rules and regulations (IRR). During a meeting attended by 36 government agency heads, it was revealed that 90 percent of the required regional offices are now operational. Benitez said …
Mga Chinoys ang namamayagpag sa yaman at pulitika sa RP
By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ang mga dayuhang nakikipamayan sa inyo ay aangat sa kanilang mga kabuhayan, samantalang kayo ay mahihirapan. Sila ang magpapautang sa inyo, hindi kayo magpapautang sa kanila. Sila ang inyong magiging pinuno sa inyong sariling bayan, at tagasunod lamang nila kayo …” (Deuteronomio 28:43-44, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** …
‘Useless’ organs are useful
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim The appendix, male nipples and wisdom teeth are just some parts of the body that are there because they have always been there, an integral part of human evolution. They don’t have apparent functions, or so it seems. And it may not be the case. Take the thymus gland, long …
Rate gap challenges NegOcc bulk water supply project
The Negros Occidental provincial government is trying to bridge the gap on rates between local water districts and the bidder for its P1.2-billion bulk water supply project. “That is a challenge for us to resolve the issue and make it acceptable to our constituents,” provincial administrator Rayfrando Diaz II said, stating the project “faces a …
Canlaon IDPs to receive TUPAD aid; LGU distributes incentives
A total of 1,455 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental are set to receive this week cash assistance from the government through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, an official said. Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City information officer-designate, told the Philippine News Agency that the IDPs comprise those who …
5 sling-launched darts found stuck in dog’s body
A dog has fallen victim to another case of animal cruelty. The dog named Tiktok was found weak and wounded in Hacienda Puyas Dako, Barangay Blumentritt, Murcia town in Negros Occidental on February 24. Five sling-launched darts called locally as “indyan panâ” were found stuck in its body. It was believed that the dog was …
Health authorities probe child’s death due to rabies
Health authorities in Negros Oriental are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a five-year-old girl reportedly due to rabies, an official said. Dr. Liland Estacion, who heads the Provincial Health Office (PHO), told reporters that initial information said the girl, who hails from Manjuyod town, was bitten by a dog in January. “The girl …