By Herman M. Lagon Latin honors, which used to be a mark of achievement for only a few, now seem to be all around at graduation. Cum laude, magna cum laude and even summa cum laude have become common sights onstage. This phenomenon is not isolated. Latin honors seem almost commonplace across public and private …
Monthly Archives: April 2025
Palace appoints NegOcc guv as RPOC-NIR chair
The Office of the President has named Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson as the chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) of the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Lacson received his appointment papers from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-NIR OIC-Regional Director Lailyn Ortiz and OIC-Assistant Regional Director Teodora …
DSWD extends over P131-M aid to Kanlaon eruption IDPs in 4 months
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided P131.515 million in various assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Negros Island since the explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon last December 9. Data of the DSWD Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center on Wednesday, April 9, showed that Negros Occidental has received P83.134 …
San Carlos diocese calls on faithful to ‘pray, work for justice’
The Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Occidental has urged Filipinos to pray and work for justice, following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to answer charges of murder as a crime against humanity. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said this development is an initial step towards accountability and justice for the victims of impunity …
Contingency plan readied for possible calamities in May 12 polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Oriental has put in place contingency measures in case of floods or landslides during the May 12 national and local elections. Comelec-Negros Island Region Director Lionel Marco Castillano said he directed the Provincial Joint Security Control Center to map out plans to prevent any disruptions should bad weather …
OCD preparing for possibility of more destructive Kanlaon eruption
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is preparing for the eventuality of a more destructive eruption of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island, after a series of phreatic eruptions in recent months. In the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay, OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno says if Kanlaon’s alert level is raised to 4, more than 90,000 individuals …
NU sweeps UE in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs regained their winning ways with a 25-8, 25-22, 25-12 rout over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday, April 9. Negrense rookie Celine Marsh finished with seven …
Negrense Nietes ends boxing hiatus, returns in 6-rounder
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes is making a return from a lengthy hiatus by taking on a younger opponent at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City. Nietes, who broke Gabriel “Flash” Elorde’s record of being the longest reigning Filipino boxing champion, battled Miller Alapormina in a six-round bantamweight fight. The last …
Beermen overcomes Meralco fightback in PBA 50th anniv clash
The San Miguel Beermen weathered the comeback efforts of the Meralco Bolts in their PBA 50th Anniversary clash on Wednesday, April 9. With both teams parading retro flavor through their throwback jerseys, the Beermen moved past Meralco, 110-98, during their Season 49 Philippine Cup clash at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. June Mar Fajardo …
Lakers win as Luka Doncic nets 45 in return to Dallas
Luka Doncic scored 31 of his 45 points in the first half of his highly anticipated Dallas homecoming as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavericks, 112-97, yesterday (Philippine time). Doncic’s 46th career 40-point game was complemented by eight rebounds and six assists, while connecting on 16-of-28 from the floor and 7-of-10 three-pointers. LeBron …