Jayson Tatum poured in a game-high 35 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the depleted Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to three games with a 123-105 decision over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers yesterday (Philippine time). Tatum, who didn’t play in Boston’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers because of a shoulder injury, made …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Mercury rising: Bacolod, 3 NegOcc LGUs suspend classes amid high heat index
By JEN BAYLON Bacolod City and three local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental suspended face-to-face classes yesterday due to high heat index. The cities of Kabankalan and Himamaylan issued respective executive orders suspending in-person classes yesterday to protect students from the extreme heat in response to the forecast by the state weather bureau, Philippine …
The impact of delisting from the FATF gray list
By Ignacio R. Bunye The recent decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to remove the Philippines from its global “gray list” marks a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. This victory is not just a symbolic win; it has real, tangible benefits for millions of …
Research done right
By Herman M. Lagon Research ethics are typically seen as strict rules that researchers must follow to avoid academic scrutiny. However, they are much more than that. Credible, meaningful and socially responsible research starts with ethics. Scientific inquiry — uncovering truth and advancing humanity — is undermined without it. At the most recent Iloilo State …
Findings into newborn’s death under review —Bago mayor
Bago City Mayor Nicholas Yulo said the fact-finding committee is still deliberating on the results of its investigation into the death of a newborn at the Bago City Hospital. Yulo confirmed that interviews with the involved parties have been completed and are now being consolidated for review. This comes after the baby’s father expressed frustration …
Schools used as evacuation centers amid Kanlaon threat displace 11-K students
Over 11,000 students in Western and Central Visayas are affected by the need to use school facilities as evacuation centers amid the ongoing threat of the Kanlaon Volcano, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. As of Wednesday, March 5, data by DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) showed that 11 schools were being …
Conductor dies after falling off modernized jeep
By JEN BAYLON A 22-year-old conductor of a modernized jeep died after he accidentally fell off the vehicle while it was in motion along Burgos Street in Bacolod City’s Barangay Villamonte on Tuesday night, March 4. According to Police Lt. Colonel Ramel Sarona, head of the Bacolod City Police Office’s Traffic Management Unit, initial investigations …
Police told: Intensify anti-drug drive
Drug operatives in Western Visayas were ordered to sustain their aggressive campaign amid successful operations in the region last month. Brigadier General Jack Wanky, the region’s top cop, directed them to further intensify their intelligence gathering, operations against drug syndicates and engagement with various stakeholders. Data released by the regional office showed that in February, …
PBBM: Solutions to Kanlaon unrest must be guided by science
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. urged officials of local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies to let science guide their planning for Kanlaon eruption response and redevelopment. In his visit to La Carlota City in Negros Occidental recently, Marcos, in a briefing with local officials, underscored the significance of scientific data in their planning of …
Dela Noche, UST notch 4th straight win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers continued their mastery over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons with a 25-19, 25-18, 25-11 straight-set romp in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Negrense JayRack dela Noche tallied 14 …