The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is aiming to form a synergy between Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor as it transitions to establishing an office for the Negros Island Region (NIR). “Our challenge is to create a synergy between Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor,” NEDA-NIR concurrent officer-in-charge Regional Director Arecio Casing, Jr. said during …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Canlaon LGU conducts nighttime evacuation drills amid eruption threat
The local government unit (LGU) of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental has begun its nighttime evacuation drills for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other residents in case of a major volcanic eruption of the restive Mt. Kanlaon. Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City information officer-designate, said in an interview on Thursday, February 6, that the nighttime simulated …
100 disaster-resilient homes awarded to residents of La Carlota
The City of La Carlota in Negros Occidental has provided disaster-resilient houses for 100 families using the cement bamboo frame technology. In a statement on Thursday, February 6, the city government said it is implementing the housing program in collaboration with the Habitat for Humanity, Base Bahay Foundation, Hilti Foundation, and the provincial government. Built …
Over 2.6-K police officers in Western Visayas promoted
A total of 2,677 police personnel from the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) and national support units (NSUs) took oath as they were promoted to the next higher rank during a ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City. Among those promoted were 2,562 organic officers from PRO-6 and 115 personnel from NSUs. …
Bacolod City unveils sustainable urban development master plan
The Bacolod City government unveiled a proposed urban master plan yesterday that would enable this highly urbanized city to promote sustainable development in the next 25 years. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, together with Lone District Representative Greg Gasataya, showcased the Bacolod Urban Master Plan 2050 in a presentation attended by business leaders, developers, and representatives …
Antique LGUs to adopt W. Visayas regional athletic meet delegations
Local government units (LGUs) in Antique will be adopting delegations for the upcoming Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet as part of their support for the province’s hosting of the sports event. Dr. Evelyn Remo, Chief Education Supervisor of the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Antique, said in an interview Wednesday that …
Pons, Creamline sweep Chery Tiggo in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers continued their hot start in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference after a 25-17, 25-17, 25-21 sweep of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, February 6. Negrense Bernadeth Pons finished with six points in one set of appearances as the defending …
Negrense Jothea Ramos transfers to UST
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses continue to enhance their lineup with the addition of high school star Jothea Mae Ramos. Initially committed to the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, the Bacolod City native has made an unexpected transition to the Golden Tigresses as the new year begins. …
NorthPort ousts Magnolia, proceeds to PBA semis
The NorthPort Batang Pier will advance to the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. This, after the Batang Pier ousted the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 113-110, in the quarterfinals on Thursday, February 6, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. This marked NorthPort’s first semis appearance in six years, only the third entry in its franchise history. …
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets manhandle Magic
Nikola Jokic contributed 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds and Michael Porter, Jr. finished with 30 points as the host Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic, 112-90, yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic’s triple-double was his NBA-leading 24th of the season, while Porter has hit 30 points in three straight games. Christian Braun scored 16 points and …