Three months since the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended P108.866 million in humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Negros Island, the agency’s data showed yesterday. According to the DSWD Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC), the amount mainly comprises the P211.186 …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
NegOcc prov’l gov’t provides free health services for female staff
The Negros Occidental provincial government provided free health and wellness services to its female employees yesterday as part of the observance of the 2025 National Women’s Month. Provincial Gender and Development Focal Point System action officer Marie June Pavillar-Castro said they collaborated with the Provincial Health Office (PHO), Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital and other …
300 cops to ensure safety of CVIRAA delegates
Police in Negros Oriental yesterday guaranteed the safety of thousands of delegates to the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet, which will be held from March 11 to 16 in Bayawan City. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said 300 police personnel were deployed over the weekend …
NU topples UP in UAAP men’s volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs overcame a third-set stumble to secure a 25-12, 25-15, 15-25, 25-22 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, March 9. Negrense Leo Ordiales …
Negrense Belangel misfires as Daegu loses to Seoul
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel struggled offensively as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus bowed to the Seoul SK Knights, 89-69, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Jamsil School Gymnasium on Sunday, March 9. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star finished with just four points, on 2-of-8 field …
Calvin Oftana regains form to help TNT reach finals
Jayson Castro’s unfortunate season-ending injury has spurred his TNT Tropang Giga teammates to step up during their campaign in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup. Among the players who embraced the challenge is versatile swingman Calvin Oftana, who broke out of a mini-slump to play a key role in the Tropang Giga’s semifinal series against …
Shai outguns Jokic as Thunder rolls past Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander outdueled MVP rival Nikola Jokic with a 40-point performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder produced a late barrage to defeat the Denver Nuggets, 127-103, yesterday (Philippine time). A pulsating battle between the NBA Western Conference heavyweights was settled by a fourth-quarter offensive onslaught from Oklahoma, who outscored Denver 41-20 in the final frame …
‘Sabotaged’ project; Port firm files raps vs. bank over loan non-release
A private port operator in Negros Occidental has filed charges against executives of a state-run bank over the alleged non-release of a project loan worth P180 million. In a statement, the Manapla Port, Stevedoring and Arrastre Corporation (MPSA) filed a complaint against four officials of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) for violating the …
Politicians warned against illegal use of jingle melodies
By Ade S. Fajardo Politicians have started airing campaign jingles whose melodies are familiar and easy to follow. The familiar tunes are copied from the popular work of artists who worked on them using their intellect and emotions, and obviously without politicians in mind. There would be no problem if the campaign jingle is composed …
Beyond the crown
By Herman M. Lagon The Tamasak Arena buzzed with life that morning, packed with students, coaches, sports coordinators, teachers, and government officials. They gathered not just for the RSCUAA 2024 event but to cheer for Alexie Mae Brooks, the Ilongga track and field phenom-turned-beauty queen who graced the stage to inspire athletes and sports officials. …