Ray Parks, Jr. and Osaka Evessa completed a sweep of the Koshigaya Alphas in the 2024-2025 Season of the Japan B.League. The National University product posted 10 points with four rebounds and an assist in their 77-70 victory over Koshigaya at the Ookini Arena Maishima, just a day after their 80-77 win against the same …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Curry pours in 38 as Warriors beat Bucks
Stephen Curry scored 38 points on 12-of-24 shooting from the floor while leading the Golden State Warriors to a 125-111 win over the host Milwaukee Bucks yesterday (Philippine time). Golden State earned their second win in a row after falling in back-to-back games. Jimmy Butler added 20 points and nine boards in his second game …
‘Operation Baklas’: Comelec cracks down on illegal campaign materials
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will initiate “Operation Baklas,” which aims to remove campaign posters illegally displayed in public places, as the campaign period for national candidates and party-lists in the midterm elections starts today. Ian Lee Ananoria, Negros Occidental provincial election supervisor, said the Comelec head office has instructed all its field offices nationwide to …
Continuity in our economic policy
By Sonny Angara Elections, given that they mark transitions in our society, do often trigger periods of soul-searching and reflection. They can also be very emotional affairs, not least because the prospect of new political leaders taking the helm can elicit either anticipation or anxiety. So in the weeks following the recent elections, many asked …
Beware of the secret bondage
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to be wary of this spiritual and moral anomaly that, sad to say, is a common affliction these days. It can easily take place when we fail to really give our whole selves to God and to the others, giving an opening for this most deceptive anomaly to enter …
Bacolod transport groups mull 5-day strike
Several transport groups in Bacolod City are planning to hold a strike from February 17 to 21 in protest against the city government’s announcement that unconsolidated jeepneys will be apprehended starting this month. Rudy Catedral, president of the Bacolod Alliance of Commuters Operators and Drivers Inc., said more than 700 units of traditional jeepneys under …
Kanlaon-hit farmers get aid as production losses hit almost P1-B
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed to provide continuing support assistance to farmers affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island as production losses hit an estimated P913.026 million, data showed yesterday. Based on the summary report released by the DA-NIR, since December 9, 2024, losses in Negros Occidental reached P130.528 million, …
Show-cause order issued vs. Silay mayor on P1.1-B loan
The Committee on Public Accounts of the House of Representatives has issued a show-cause order against the mayor of Silay City in Negros Occidental. The show-cause order issued against Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego, was reportedly for his failure to appear in a House inquiry twice. The hearing was in relation to the alleged irregularity …
Security stickers, codes may stave off fake PWD IDs
At least 15,643 persons with disability identification (PWD ID) cards in Iloilo City bear security stickers, while over 17,000 PWD ID cards in Bacolod City have quick response (QR) codes to vouch legitimacy. The PWD IDs with QR codes have been issued by the Bacolod City government. The cards with QR codes can be scanned …
Heavy equipment burned in remote NegOr barangay
Authorities are investigating the motive and identities of the suspects in the burning of heavy equipment in a remote subvillage in La Libertad, Negros Oriental over the weekend. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said yesterday the destruction happened from around 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February …