By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) Season 44 10-Under volleyball tournament held at the Bacolod Tay Tung Covered Court in Bacolod City. The Rommel Taniñas-mentored 10-Under Thunderbolts bagged the division championship after a 25-20, 25-22 victory …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Negrense bowler Garcia receives award from PSC
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Antonnette Garcia of the Sugarbowl Tenpin Association Inc. Youth (STAI-Youth) was among the recipients of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) All-Women Sports Awards 2025. The recognition for Garcia was based on her outstanding achievements in tenpin bowling when she won the STORM Under-22 tournament in Malaysia as champion in the girls …
Eala advances to Miami Open q’finals after opponent pulls out
Alexandra Eala, the 19-year-old from the Philippines who upset Australian Open champion Madison Keys on Sunday, March 23, was handed a place in the Miami Open quarterfinals after her fourth-round opponent, Spain’s Paula Badosa, pulled out with a lower back injury. In the quarterfinals, Eala will face World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, who defeated Ukraine’s …
Jayson Tatum exits with ankle injury as Celtics rout Kings
Jayson Tatum poured in a game-high 25 points before injuring his left ankle, Payton Pritchard came off the bench to contribute 22 points and the Boston Celtics ran away from the host Sacramento Kings for a 113-95 victory yesterday (Philippine time). Tatum also had seven rebounds and eight assists in 26 minutes before he came …
‘Apolitical’ Panaad: No poll materials, campaigning during Panaad sa Negros fest
By JEN BAYLON Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson considers this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival “non-political.” “We did not invite national candidates for the midterm elections,” Lacson said. “Most of the incumbents will be here to support their respective local government units [LGUs]. That in itself could be considered campaigning,” he said when asked if local …
Alternative energy sources
By Sonny Angara In March, Meralco cautioned that the surge in crude oil prices globally could lead to an increase in the generation charge. In fact, just this month, the distributor already announced an increase in the per kilowatt-hour (kWh) charge. Surely, this has since resulted in consumers scrambling to find ways to make do …
Dealing with the unavoidable evils in this world
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to be realistic in this life. There are unavoidable evils in this world and we should just learn how to deal with them properly without compromising what is essential in our Christian morality. We are reminded of this fact of life in that gospel parable where Christ told his …
Comelec to bets: Remove, cover names, photos on gov’t vehicles
The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) asked local officials running in the May 12 polls yesterday to remove or cover their photos and names on government vehicles during the campaign period. Comelec-NIR Assistant Regional Director Jossil Macute said it is only for the duration of the campaign period for local candidates, …
Panaad Festival promises more vibrant showcase of Negrense culture
The 29th edition of the Panaad sa Negros Festival, the festival of all festivals of Negros Occidental, celebrates the rich culture and heritage of the Negrenses with the promise of extraordinary festivities that kicked off yesterday afternoon at Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan in Bacolod City. The weeklong festival with the theme “The …
NIR SUCs collaborate to improve research, document best practices
The Extension Managers’ Council for Negros Island Region (EMC-NIR), the regional governing body for extension programs of state and local universities and colleges, is expected to improve research-based extension programs and promote other related initiatives in the new administrative region. “This new council’s innovation comes with extending memberships to local universities and colleges, which will …