The 32 local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental province are highlighting sustainable practices in their respective booth displays in the ongoing 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. In an interview yesterday, festival director Charina Magallanes-Tan said the provincial government is prioritizing sustainability to ensure that the …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Bacolodnons advised on beating summer heat, safe food consumption
The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) issued reminders to Bacolodnons yesterday on coping with extreme heat and ensuring safe food and water consumption after the state weather bureau announced the start of the dry season this week. Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment Sanitation Division, said the hot weather can cause discomfort and …
Cadiz City adopts management plan to protect Giant Clam Village
Cadiz City is adopting a management plan to further conserve and protect the Giant Clam Village adjacent to the famous resort island of Lakawon in northern Negros Occidental. Popularly known as GC Ville, it is home to at least 2,941 giant clams, considered an endangered species, data on Wednesday, March 26, showed. In an interview, …
PH dismayed by Timor-Leste’s move to deny Teves’ extradition
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday it is dismayed by Timor-Leste’s decision to refuse an extradition request for former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., who is accused of masterminding the killings of a provincial governor and several others. “We are disappointed that Timor-Leste has not shown enough trust in the delivery …
Monares, UP deal NU’s 1st loss in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons handed the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs their first loss in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament with a 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12 victory at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, March 26. Negrense Joan Marie Monares …
Negrense Ordiales clutch as NU edges UP in UAAP men’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs returned to their winning ways with a 23-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-23 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, March 26. The fourth set saw …
Alex Eala advances to Miami Open semis
The dream run continues for Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala. In a massive upset, Eala ousted World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open, 6-2, 7-5, yesterday morning (Philippine time). It was the latest of a stunning string of results for the 19-year-old Eala, who had already beaten former French Open …
Enjoy the campaign, Keep local campaigns civil; respect poll results— Lacson
By JEN BAYLON A day before the start of the campaign period for local candidates, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson urged political aspirants to keep the campaign “civil” and respect the outcome of the elections. “Let’s be calm. I know it’s noisy during the campaign period,” Lacson said. The governor said candidates should focus on sharing …
‘Pag inuuna ang sarili, walang pagpapala mula sa Diyos
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Kung makikinig lamang kayo sa tinig ng Diyos … at susunod sa Kanyang mga utos … mapapasainyo ang lahat ng mga pagpapalang ito…” (Deuteronomio 28:1-2, Bibliya). *** PAGPAPALAGANAP NG SALITA NG DIYOS, GAWAIN NG MGA ANAK NG DIYOS KADUGO NI KRISTO. Salamat sa Diyos sa Ngalan ni Jesus. Nagpapatuloy po tayo sa …
The signs of oral cancer
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Oral cancers are not to be ignored. They develop on the tongue, on the tissue lining the mouth and gums, under the tongue, at the base of the tongue, and the area of the throat at the back of the mouth. Oral cancers include cancers of the mouth and the …